Colored contact lens with power

Colored contact lens with power









Colored contact lenses with power are designed to both correct your vision and change or enhance your eye color. They are available in various shades and styles depending on the effect you want.


Type of color contact lenses


With the advances in contact lens technology, colored contacts with power are now available in both soft and rigid gas permeable materials. Soft contacts are more comfortable for daily wear and offer a larger selection of colored tints, while rigid gas permeable contacts provide sharper vision and are more durable.

Types

Enhancement Tint – Slightly tinted to deepen your natural eye color (good for light eyes).

Opaque Tint – Fully covers your natural color (suitable for dark eyes).

Visibility Tint – Light tint just to help see the lens while handling (doesn’t change color much).



Colored contact lens with power

It’s important to note that colored contacts with power require a prescription from an optometrist. This ensures that the contacts are properly fitted and provide the right amount of correction. The prescription must be renewed annually, just like regular glasses or contacts.

Power Options

Spherical – Corrects nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).

Toric – Corrects astigmatism (these are rarer in colored lenses).

Plano – No power, just cosmetic color change.

How to select the ideal powered color contact lens for your eyes

it’s important to consider the quality of the lenses and the reputation of the manufacturer. Some cheaper and local colored contacts on the market can cause eye irritation, dryness, and even infection. Before you consider buying colored contact lens, talk to your optometrist about it. It’s always best to purchase contacts from a trusted and reputable brand and to follow proper care and hygiene practices.

Some of the trusted brands in Indian markets are listed below

Bausch and lomb Lacelle

Monthly disposable lens

For spherical power

MRP: 1000 INR (2 lenses/box)



Air optix colors contact lens (Alcon)

Monthy disposable lens

MRP: 1550 INR (2 lenses/box)



Aquacolor Premium (Aqua lens)

Monthly disposable lens

MRP: 1299 INR (2 lenses/box)


Recommendation for buying colored contact lenses

If you are wearing contact lenses for the first time and wanted to start with color contact lenses. Daily disposable contact lenses are an ideal choice for you, as it does not require any care and maintenance. Even you can be sure about colored contact lenses, whether you like them or not.

If you want monthly disposable color contact lens, visit your optometrist and talk about color contact lenses, as care and maintenance are a very crucial parts of the success of your color powered contact lenses. You need proper training before you handle your color power contact lenses.

Care Instructions
  • Always wash hands before handling lenses.
  • Clean and store in fresh contact lens solution daily.
  • Never share lenses with others.
  • Follow the replacement schedule (daily, monthly, yearly depending on type).
  • Avoid sleeping with them unless they’re approved for overnight wear.

Colored contacts with power offer individuals the opportunity to not only correct their vision, but also express their personal style through a variety of colored tints. However, it’s important to prioritize eye health and safety when choosing and wearing these contacts. Visit an optometrist for a proper prescription and always follow recommended care and hygiene practices.




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