Theatrical & Crazy Contact Lenses - Halloween Contact Lenses
Spooky
theatrical contact lenses - they can
be the perfect finishing touch for your Halloween costume or a theatrical event
- or they can be something you wear just for fun. While
colored contact
lenses are generally thought of as a cosmetic
accessory to make your eyes prettier (bright blue, emerald green, that deep
soulful brown), there's a whole range of contact lenses that are designed just
for fun.
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Generally referred to as theatrical contacts, crazy or
special fx
contact lenses, or Halloween
contact lenses,
they offer all sorts
of wild
special effects that will have everyone that sees you
asking "Where'd you get those eyes???"
You don't have to wear corrective
lenses in order to wear theatricals - but you do need a
prescription. Because they're worn in the eye,
theatrical contact lenses are considered to be medical
devices, and you must present a valid prescription in
order to buy a pair. It's also important to treat them
as you would 'real' contact lenses.
They'll need to
be cleaned and disinfected between wear, and should
never be lent out to someone else. But as long as you
follow safety and medical precautions, they're as safe
as any colored or clear contact lens.
The two major
brands of theatrical lenses are WildEyes from CIBAVision
and Crazy Eyes from Coopervision, but there are many
other brands on the market as well. The most popular
lens styles in each of the companies’ lines are a
variation of cat eyes - yellow lenses with a vertical
black pupil slit.
Second on the
list? Red vampire eyes
come in second with both manufacturers. Other popular
styles include stars and stripes, official NFL team logs
and fire - yellow flames on a red background and
glow in the dark contact lenses. Not
surprisingly, both companies also offer plain black and
plain white lenses, and variations of pinwheels and
spirals on different colored backgrounds.
Other popular crazy contacts include:
- cat eye contact lenses
- red contact lenses
- glow in the dark lenses
- vampire contact lenses
- mirrored contacts
- black lenses
Doctors advise
that you avoid any costume store that will sell you a
pair of theatrical contact lenses without a
prescription. Aside from non-prescription sales being
illegal in every state, the lenses could scratch or
otherwise harm your eyes. If you'd like to sport some of
the wildest, craziest eye styles, start with a visit to
your eye care professional to be properly fitted for
contact lenses.
