Are colored contact lenses really safe for the eyes?

Colored contact lenses, safe colored contacts and prescription colored contacts are ways to change eye color or help vision. Lenses can brighten the eyes and completely cover eye color by using them safely is very important to avoid redness, irritation or infections. This article explains types of colored lenses, how to choose safe ones, proper cleaning and signs that mean lenses should be removed.

Colored contact lenses are thin circles that go on top of eyes. They change the eye color people put them in their eyes like regular contacts but for looks.

Enhancement lenses make dark eyes look brighter and more shiny. Opaque lenses completely cover the real eye color with a new one like green or purple. Fun lenses have cool designs like stars or make eyes look like animals.

Colored contacts have tiny paint dots inside them. When someone puts the lens on their eye these dots cover the natural eye color. Other people then see the new color instead of the real one hiding behind it.

Some colored contacts help people see better if they cannot see far or near things clearly. Other colored contacts only change eye color and do not help with seeing. Both kinds must fit the eye properly to be safe.

Colored contact lenses are safe when it is used right. Eyes are very soft and can get hurt easily. FDA approval means the government checked the colored contacts to make sure they are safe for eyes. Safe colored contacts use good materials that do not hurt eyes or make them sick with germs. Cheap colored contacts from toy stores can make eyes very sick with germs and cuts as these bad contacts have harmful colors that leak into eyes and scratch the soft parts badly. Clean hands before touching colored contacts every time. Never share colored contacts with friends. Take them out right away if eyes hurt turn red or feel bad to stop more eye damage.

• Wash hands with soap before touching colored contacts. Gently rub each contact with special contact cleaner to remove dirt and germs. Put clean contacts in fresh case with new cleaning liquid every night.
• Store colored contacts in clean case that gets thrown away every three months. Always use new contact liquid each time, never old liquid. Keep case away from wet bathroom places where bad germs grow.
• Water from taps and pools has dangerous germs that make eyes very sick. Water also makes colored contacts get bigger and change shape, which makes them not fit right on eyes and cause pain.
• Replace colored contacts when eye doctor says to, like every day, week or month. Old contacts collect germs and sticky stuff that cleaning cannot remove.

• Red eyes mean the colored contacts are making the eye parts angry and sore as this happens when germs get in or the contacts do not fit right.
• Blurry vision means when things look fuzzy when they should look sharp and clear. This happens when colored contacts are dirty, torn or the eyes are getting sick. Remove contacts immediately and call an eye doctor.
• Pain in eyes while wearing colored contacts is very bad because healthy eyes should never hurt with good contacts. Pain means something is scratching the soft eye parts.
• Light sensitivity means normal lights suddenly feel too bright and hurt the eyes badly. This happens when the inside parts of eyes get sick or swollen. Remove colored contacts immediately and see a doctor.

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1. Do colored contacts affect night vision?
   Some may slightly reduce clarity in low light.
2. Are all cosmetic lenses safe for swimming?
   No, water can contaminate lenses and cause infections.
3. How can I tell if colored lenses fit correctly?
   Proper fit feels comfortable with no blinking discomfort.