Probably, every person periodically looks through glossy magazines, from the pages of which models with bright unusual eyes look at him. If you are just unhappy with the shade of the iris that you inherited from your parents, then, fortunately, now you can fix the situation quickly and painlessly, since wearing colored lenses has become fashionable.
What are colored lenses?
First, let's look at the general characteristics of the product. It was created several decades ago. Today, the color range of this product is very large. Naturally, over the entire history of their existence, lenses have been improved and become safe for the body, easy to use.
Modern products are made from thermoplastic or hydrogel. They consist of several layers, between which, in fact, the pigment is located, so that the paint does not come into contact with your eye. The central part of the element is not colored, so the color perception of the picture is not disturbed.
Product benefits
Before you consider how to wear colored lenses, you need to know the basicpros of this ophthalmology product:
1. No discomfort when wearing. Naturally, there are some cases when lenses simply do not fit a person.
2. Ecological and biochemical safety. However, it is still not recommended to use such things if you have a serious allergy.
3. Ease of use. To put on the lenses quickly, you just need to get the hang of it.
4. Thanks to this "decor" you can completely change the image, make your eyes more beautiful, bright, expressive.
5. Simultaneously with the decoration of the eyes, you can hide a congenital or acquired defect, correct poor eyesight. The fact is that there are special lenses with diopters.
However, there are also negative properties of the presented product. They need to be remembered before wearing colored lenses.
Product flaws
The following disadvantages can be distinguished:
- Possible dryness due to improper or prolonged lens wear.
- If the element moves from its permanent place, it will immediately become noticeable. Naturally, such a sight does not look very pleasant.
- Improper use of the product may result in injury or infection. Therefore, before wearing colored lenses, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for their use.
- At night, it is better not to use such products, as they may limit visibility.
- The lens is like thisa product that requires constant careful care and additional expenses for the purchase of cleaning solutions.
- In the end, you may just lose the item.
However, these shortcomings cannot be called too significant.
Contraindications for use
Today, young people often ask the question: "Can I wear colored lenses?" There is a simple answer to it - yes, you can, but not for everyone and not always. There are a number of prohibitions that make it impossible to use such products:
- Conjunctivitis, keratitis or other pathologies of the eye, which are accompanied by an inflammatory process.
- Congenital dryness of the cornea.
- Hay fever.
- Taking certain medications.
- Postoperative period.
- Lens subluxation.
- Severe degree of astigmatism.
- Too young patient.
- Uncompensated glaucoma.
- Eye injury.
- Vasomotor rhinitis, AIDS, tuberculosis.
- Systemic diseases and mental disorders.
- Allergic reaction.
- Prohibitions related to the characteristics of the patient's profession.
Now you can decide if you can wear colored lenses for you.
What types of lenses are there and how to choose the right product?
You have already found out if you can wear colored lenses. Now consider what they are:
- Colored. Their mainfeature is a complete change in the shade of your eyes. At the same time, keep in mind that the most natural look can only be achieved if the iris is well drawn.
- Tinted. They differ from colored ones in color intensity. It is 20% less. You cannot completely change the color of your eyes, but you can make them more expressive and deep completely in your power
- Decorative. The iris in this case has a special pattern or color effect.
- Carnival. They have a festive look and completely change your eyes. You can purchase lenses with the effect of cat eyes, vampire eyes, smiley, dollar.
- Cosmetic. This is a special type of product that is prescribed by a doctor to eliminate or hide certain defects: different eye colors, unequal pupil sizes, or complete absence of the iris.
How old can these lenses be?
Now we need to deal with the equally important issue of the age at which wearing such products is allowed. In general, the best ophthalmologists do not recommend allowing children under 12 to wear colored lenses. However, when discussing the question "at what age can you wear colored lenses", the opinions of experts were divided.
Some of them consider 14 years as the borderline age, and someone trusts a child of 8 years. In general, allowing a son or daughter to use such funds is possible only when they have enough responsibility for their actions, when the childbe able to learn how to put on and care for lenses on their own.
That is, how old you can wear colored lenses depends on your own decision. However, you should not do this before the time set by the doctors.
How to choose and wear lenses?
Many patients are interested in how long it is possible to wear colored lenses. We have already de alt with this issue. Now consider the main criteria for choosing this product
1. First, you need to consult an experienced ophthalmologist. He must determine if there are any contraindications or structural features of the eye.
2. In a store that sells lenses, find out any nuances from consultants, because it's not only about beauty, but also about the he alth of your eyes.
3. Along with the product, choose a case, as well as liquid for storing these products. Please note that you can not save on this.
4. During the fitting, do not forget to take care of hand hygiene.
5. Pay attention to the expiration date of lenses and solutions. You can't wear ephemera for more than one day.
6. Consider your own eye color. If people with a light shade of the iris can use any lenses, then only emerald and sapphire shades are suitable for owners of brown and dark eyes.
As for wearing lenses, there are rules too. For example, they must be put on with clean, disinfected hands. It is advisable to take them off at night. If you don’t know how much colored lenses are worn, then keep in mind: doctors recommend using them for no more than 8 hours. At the same time, avoidwear them daily. Makeup should be applied only after you have already put on the lenses. Don't forget to use moisturizing drops throughout the entire wearing period.
How to take care of your lenses?
In order for these products to serve effectively and for a long time, you need to take care of them. Perform the following manipulations daily: at night, it is advisable to put the lenses in special containers filled with a cleansing disinfectant liquid.
The solution should be changed daily. If its expiration date has expired, it is better to throw it away. It is advisable to change the lens container every 3 months. The fact is that some substances contained in the liquid can accumulate on its walls.
Now you know how and how much you can wear colored lenses. Good luck!
