Eye contact lenses are widely used for either cosmetic or corrective purposes. People who have vision problems can now ditch the glasses and still be able to gain greater vision with accurately measured black eye contacts. For beauty enthusiasts, these thin and small plastic disc-like lens can also dramatically change the color of your iris, giving you a completely new look. Depending on how much change you wish to achieve or your style, skin color, or eye color, colored contacts come in a wide range of options from which to choose. Here are some of the options you can find on the market to help you change your overall look:

Subtle Option: They can enhance the color of your eye by making them look more vibrant and sharp.

Color changing: They change the color of your iris and are good even for people with the darkest eyes.

Light filtering contacts: These contacts are liked by many people, especially athletes because they help to boost vision. For example, they can help brighten the surface of the ball during a sporting event.
Party Lenses: they change the color and intensity of the iris completely to give you a whole new and natural look. They are popularly used in movie and theatre settings.

Use Only FDA-Approved Contacts

Even if you want to bolster your look, it is advisable to consult a professional eye care expert to fit the contacts for you. Currently, there is active legislation enacted by the U.S Congress in 2005 that declared colored contacts to be medical devices requiring a prescription. This means it is illegal to wear colored contacts without a proper medical recommendation. According to experts from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you should be concerned about contact lenses that are sold without a prescription. It is difficult to ascertain if they are sterile or approved by the FDA or if they are simply not fit for your eyes.

Anyone getting colored contacts should ensure that his or her eyes are examined and measured and lenses properly fitted. In addition, a follow-up eye examination should be conducted to ascertain whether or not the user is experiencing any problems. The reason you should seek medical help after fitting these colored contact lenses is that even where the contact lens are not used for correction of vision, black eye contacts just like all other types may still pose a serious risk of damaging the eyes, experts explain.