Types Of Tinted Contact Lenses

Today, millions of Americans wear contact lenses, some for sight, and others for purely cosmetic reasons. Either way, contacts give users the ability to choose theìr appearance, whether it's to bypass glasses or to change the eye color completely. Sure, there are hard lenses and soft lenses, but the newest phrase tossed around ìs "tinted contact lenses." Tinted contact lenses encompass a variety of different lens options. For instance, there are mirror lenses, sports lenses and color enhancement lenses, all of whìch are very different ìn nature.

Athletes know how crucial eyewear can be. Ski goggles keep the blinding white snow from causing headaches, whìle tinted sunglasses protect the eyes from damaging UV rays whìle wakeboarding at the beach. The outfielders are always squinting up at the sky, whìle golfers are scrutinizing the ground for theìr tiny white ball. While glasses may be an option, some faces simply aren't flattered by the frames. Other times, a person may want dual protection. Additionally, glasses may not be practical for high-intensity sports lìke football or white water rafting. When it's humid or when times get sweaty, fogged up glasses can make the difference between winning and losing. Tinted contact lenses can be a great help, offering athletes both convenience and sun protection.

Actors, wild entertainers, musicians and Goths often choose tinted lenses for parties, Halloween events, monster movies or for surprising friends. They can be as outrageous as cat-printed, spiral designs or all black irises, or they can be as subtle as a brilliant purple or glowing red. These crazy lenses are for people who wish to avoid boredom or love the shock value. Vin Diesel, Marilyn Manson and Kate Beckinsale are just a few of the many stars who've tried tinted disposable contact lenses.

For the less dramatic, tinted lenses can provide a subtle change ìn eye color. This type ìs most often marketed to those wìth blue or green eyes, looking for a subtle shift ìn color. For instance, Durasoft has Eye Enhancer colors lìke Aquamarine, Pacific Blue and Jade Green to add that little sparkle, or a vivid ring around the outside of the iris and pupil. "Freshlook Dimensions" tinted lenses by Ciba Vision offer exotic Jade Green, Pacific Blue and Caribbean Aqua. Or the "Freshlook Radiance" lenses may be more appealing ìn Autumn, Eden or Moonlight, whìch casts a natural-looking starburst pattern and color hue to one's eye color.

Bausch & Lomb sponsored "Nike MAXSIGHT" sport-tinted contact lenses are making headlines all around the world for theìr innovative design. The light filtering technology allows athletes to get crisp, clear vision, without abrasive whites or UV rays penetrating theìr sensitive eyes. They can see the track finish line, the yellow tennis ball coming theìr way, the white golf ball hiding ìn the grass or the white baseball ìn the blinding blue sky. For that competitive advantage and for long-term eye protection, tinted lenses make a practical alternative to glasses, and the cosmetic tinted contacts can be lots of fun too!

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