I have always wanted to change my eye color. What are my options with contact lenses?

There are an increasing number of options to change or enhance your eye color with contact lenses. There are two broad categories of lenses: those that have sheer or transparent tints and those that have opaque tints.

Individuals with light colored eyes can wear either type. Individuals with dark colored eyes generally see more dramatic effects with opaque lenses that actually cover their natural eye color.

The exciting thing about colored contact lenses is that you don’t have to even need visual correction to wear these lenses! You can have great eyesight and still be fit with lenses. It is important to remember, though, that contact lenses are a medical device. Because of this, the fitting process for colored contact lenses is the same as non-tinted lenses. Measurements must be taken of the eye in order to determine the proper fit. Assessment of the fit of the lenses on the eye and the impact that could have on eye health must be evaluated. Once a good fit is achieved, then the fun with colors can begin! It is important to actually try on the colors in which you’re interested because different colors have different appearances on each individual.

There are many colors available from a number of different lens manufacturers. Some of the colors include the more traditional blue, brown, green, and hazel. There are also colors like violet, honey, gray, and aqua. There are colored lenses available in spherical and toric (for astigmatism) lenses. Make an appointment to try some colored lenses today!