Custom color contact lenses come in two types, prosthetic and special effects contact lenses. They can be manufactured to hide an eye defect or just to simply hide an eye injury and also to be used as special effects in the world of theatre and movies. In this article, we will try to discuss both.
Prosthetic Custom Color Contact Lenses
Prosthetic custom contact lenses are mostly hand painted and considered to be a labor of love. They are mostly used to replace an eye or eyes that have been completely damaged. They are made to look so close to a normal eye that people often do not notice them at all.
Custom, soft lenses are made from special materials that are comfortable to the eye and able to bond with the multi-layered pigments used to create the depth and definition similar to a real eye
Because of the one-of-a-kind nature of prosthetic lenses, prices can be as high as hundreds to thousands of dollars. There are no refunds offered by many of these companies due to the fact that lenses are unique to each individual.
You must make an appointment for a thorough examination with any of the many companies that manufacture these lenses, prior to making your purchase. During this examination, you will be color matched, measured, fitted and any special needs will be attended to.
Prosthetic lenses require regular maintenance as with any other contact lens. Lenses last one to two years if cared for properly. Custom lenses can be made to correct most vision problems except for astigmatism.
Custom Made Special Effects Color Contact Lenses
Special effects contact lenses have been used by the motion picture industry for over 30 years and are now available to the public. There are several online stores that also offer a wide array of custom-made contacts for film, theater, or personal costume use.
As with any lens, an initial consultation and examination must be made and patients must be fitted for contacts by an eye doctor. Special effects lenses can be made to correct vision as well as for aesthetic effect.
Every pair of lenses is custom made for the buyer and can come in such varieties as bloody or hemorrhaged eyes, aged eyes, cataracts, blind effects, and mirrored eyes.
Custom color contact lenses, though significantly more expensive and time-consuming to create, are one of a kind pieces of art. These lenses can last several years. With regular care and maintenance, they can provide hours of entertainment - whether in professional film making, on the stage, or at home.
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Before buying custom color contact lenses, please make sure that you read our quality article on custom color contact lenses and also answer any other questions that you may have regarding colored contact lenses.
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