Color Contact Lenses - Do They Work on Dark Eyes?

Do you want to change dark eye color to something different, but you are unsure if color contacts will work for your eyes? If you have brown eyes and tried color contact lenses several years ago, you were probably disappointed. Color contacts of the previous generation ether gave your eye color only a very slight change or your eyes looked blue but completely unnatural.

Creating color lenses that would truly transform brown eyes into sky blue or emerald green is a very difficult task, but modern color contact lenses can do it. The trick is to select the lenses that would work for you.

There are two types of color contacts - enhancement color contacts and opaque color lenses. Enhancers usually come in different shades of blue, green and gray and are designed to make your natural eye color look brighter. They are translucent and create a natural-looking effect. Unfortunately, enhancement color contacts work only for light eyes. Over brown eyes, enhancers would be either completely invisible or create only a very light tint that was not enough to change your color.

Opaque color contacts, on the other side, are specially designed for brown eyes. As the name suggests, they aren't transparent; only the center of the lens is clear, so you can still see. Opaque lenses aren't solid color, of course: they simulate the natural pattern of a human eye.

However, not all opaque color contacts do a good job of recreating a natural pattern. Here, I will highlight the brands that create a vivid, but natural-looking, effect.

Freshlook Colorblends by Ciba Vision looks very realistic, because the base color for each lens is actually a mix of three different shades - just as it usually is in the human iris. The lens is lighter toward the middle and darker at the edge, with a pattern imprinted on it. The color created is vivid, but dark, so Freshlook Colorblends won't make your eyes appear light. Freshlook Colorblends are monthly disposable color lenses. In my opinion, Amethyst and True Sapphire are their best colors.

Acuvue 2 Colors Opaques also create a beautiful, realistic effect. Like all Acuvue contacts, Acuvue 2 Colors is a comfortable lens. The lenses are designed to be replaced every two weeks - this is what the "2" in the name means. Acuvue 2 Colors is manufactured by Johnson ' Johnson.

Illusions, also by Ciba Vision, can transform your brown eyes into light blue or green. The effect they create is truly amazing. One drawback of Illusions, though, is that they are traditional, annual replacement contact lenses, which means that they are thicker and not as comfortable as Freshlook or Acuvue.

Problems opaque color contact lenses can create.

One problem is that a lens can slip a little on your eye, so part of your brown iris is visible. Most people, however, don't worry about it, because the brown is visible only under close scrutiny; otherwise, it blends with the black of your pupil.

Another problem is that opaque color lens might affect your vision. As you know, pupils get larger or smaller, depending on the lighting conditions - it is smallest under a bright light and largest in the dark. Since the clear part of color contact lens isn't adjustable, in low light situations, part of your pupil will be covered by the opaque lens and your vision will be decreased. It doesn't mean that you won't be able to see in the dark, just not as well as you would see if you weren't wearing your contacts. For this reason, driving at night while wearing your color contacts isn't recommended - at least, not until you know for sure how they affect your eyes.

If you wonder how you will look with different eye colors, give color contacts a try. Eyes are the focal point of your look, and you would be amazed how different you appear with eyes of a different color.

Tanya Turner is a contact lens expert and a founder of http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.co m/, where you can find unbiased information about eye health, all types of contact lenses and comparison of color contact lenses

---

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon: Treat Yourself to Surgery at Its Best

Los Angeles is the city as infamous as it is... Read More

All About Plastic Surgery

The plastic surgery has become a multi-million dollar one, as... Read More

Natural Ways to Treat Stretch Marks

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. One... Read More

7 Tips to Keep Your Skin Looking Great

1. Healthy Food: Keep your skin fresh and glowing by... Read More

Expert Tips For Smooth, Healthy, and Beautiful Skin

Beauty of the skin starts from inside your body! Your... Read More

Seven Quick and Simple Reminders for Healthy Skin

Healthy skin is a sign of good health. The skin... Read More

Why Use A Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon?

Beverly Hills is Mecca of all people looking for plastic... Read More

A Colorless Spray Tan? What the...

For months now I've had a steady stream of tanners... Read More

Removing Unwanted Body Hair Permanently & Safely?

Both males and females have unwanted hairs in their body.... Read More

Beating Dry Skin and Dandruff the Natural Way

For most of my life I've struggled with dry skin... Read More

An Introduction to Sunless Tanning

When the weather starts to warm up and the days... Read More

Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?

For many of us, we go through most of our... Read More

Cost of Non Prescription Color Contacts

Cost of non prescription color contacts can vary quite a... Read More

White Asian Skin Against Tanning

The paler the skin, the higher the classPale skin has... Read More

A Look At Tooth Whiteners

All we see on television in the movies is bright... Read More

Trends in Gift Giving ? Jewelry a Timeless Favorite

In times of rapid change, constants lend comfort to our... Read More

Skin Type - Do You Know Yours?

In order to care for your skin properly you must... Read More

Contact Lenses are Easy to Get Online, As Long as You Know How, and You Choose the Right Brands

Eye glasses have really come a long way over the... Read More

Tanning Bed Lights - The heart of your Tanning Bed !

Much like the way the overwhelming power of the Ferrari... Read More

Create A Home Spa

Here are 10 personal little home spa tips that will... Read More

Drop The High Street Drag - Shop For Style Online!

Surely it's considered a major fashion faux pas ? turning... Read More

The Skin Care Benefits of Azulene

Azulene is a constituent of the volatile oil obtained by... Read More

Mineral Cosmetics from the Dead Sea

Does the idea of using chemicals and preservatives on your... Read More

Skin Care and the Physiology of the Skin

The largest organ of the human body is the skin.... Read More

Cosmetic Surgery ? Vanity or Healthy Choice?

Cosmetic and plastic surgery has long been associated with vanity,... Read More

Natural Mineral Makeup, a Natural Alternative to Greasy Makeup

Mineral Makeup is a natural alternative to acne causing and... Read More

Understanding The Dangers Of Tanning Beds

When it comes to getting a tan in a tanning... Read More

Eczema: Getting the Facts

People from all walks of life and all ages live... Read More

Beauty Tip: How to Cover Dark Circles and Blemishes

Unless your skin is absolutely flawless, concealer is a must.... Read More

Yet More Care Hair Myths - The Truth And The Lies

Those hair care myths just keep coming! In this third... Read More

Beauty, Wrinkles, and the Science of Laughter

When most of us think of "memory" we think of... Read More

Should You Make Your Own Beauty Products?

With the huge range of beauty products on the shelves,... Read More

Take Your Children For a Spray Tan!

Have you ever tried to get your teenage son or... Read More