Novelty contact lenses can make your eyes look different in many ways or they are the fun way to take your costume to the next level. For instance, green elf contact lenses, green dragon eye contacts, and gold vampire contact lenses allow less oxygen to pass through them to the eyes because the paints and pigments are used to add color and make the lenses thicker and less breathable. Unfortunately, these cosmetic and novelty contact lenses can cause eye infection or permanent damage if not used correctly. Make sure that you follow care and maintenance instructions:
Buy novelty contact lenses from a licensed retailer
Identify any pre-existing conditions that may increase the likelihood of novelty contact lenses damaging your eyes. Therefore have a professional eye examination and get a prescription from an optometrist before purchase these items. Make sure that you purchase your novelty contact lenses from licensed retailers who require a prescription.
Follow instructions for wearing and cleaning
Before touching your lenses always wash your hand thoroughly with a mild soap, rinse and dry with a lint-free towel. If you don’t follow the instructions for wearing and cleaning your novelty contact lenses, you may run the risk of getting an eye infection.
Do not share your contact lenses
Sharing your novelty contact lenses is not a good idea, never think of sharing your contacts, even if your friend is a real jam because sharing contacts can spread harmful bacteria and can lead to serious eye infection. In fact, you should not even share your contact lens case.
Every person has different eye shape and size so different contact lenses are fitted for each person. If you share your lenses or wear lenses of another person, you could be in danger of scratching your eyes or other damage as it improperly sits on your cornea.
Visit your optometrist in case you experience any discomfort
If during or after wearing your novelty contact lenses you experience any swelling, redness or pain, remove lenses immediately and contact your optometrist immediately as it can be the sign of an infection or another serious eye condition.
Solution precautions
Always use fresh lens care solution and keep novelty contact lenses completely covered by the recommended storage solution when the lenses are not being worn. Follow the directions in the package inserted for the use of contact lens solutions.
Last but not the least, it is advisable that do not wear novelty contact lenses all day, because of their large size wearing them might be uncomfortable. Your eyesight may slightly worse. Never wear contact lenses while driving or take part in any other activities which may require perfect vision. Never wear your contact lens, when you sleep since sleeping in contact lens can lead to oxygen deprivation or sometimes, even occasional overnight use of contacts can significantly increase the risk of corneal inflammation
