Why it is necessary to take a prescription from an optometrist for novelty contacts?

Contact lenses are medical devices that are made from a plastic like material that are placed over the cornea. They can correct problems like myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism. They may also be termed as cosmetic contact lenses, Halloween contact lenses or theatrical lenses.  

Some wear them for their vision problems while others may wear just for making a style statement.

What are novelty contacts?

Novelty contact lenses are decorative lenses that are basically used for changing the look of the eyes and not for the vision correction. These lenses are extremely popular especially among youngsters as they can change your appearance and compliment your entire look. These lenses are also medical devices, so you must purchase them after getting a prescription from an ophthalmologist and take care of their complete hygiene. They come in varied designs like cat eyes, red vampire eyes, Anime cartoon style contacts and many others.

You can buy novelty as well as other contact lenses from a well-known online store like sclera-lenses. Most contacts are in stock and therefore will be sent to you no later than next working day. All their packages are shipped with a tracking number so that you can check your order status. All the relevant details can be found on your local post’s website.

Are they safe?

Novelty contacts can definitely give a new definition to your entire look and can be fun while dressing up. They are absolutely safe if they are purchased with a prescription and fitted from an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. If you decide to use them, take the required cautions. If they are not purchased from an authorized source and are not properly cared for, they may cause serious complications. The problems that can be caused include corneal infection, scratches on the cornea, conjunctivitis, decreased vision and even blindness.

Why it is necessary to get a prescription from an optometrist?

An optometrist can help you in following ways:

He will measure the eyes to fit the contacts properly in your eyes. The contact lenses that are not fitted properly can cause irritation or the damage to the eyes. While taking the fitting, the eye specialist will measure the curvature of the cornea and pupil or the iris size. These lenses may not be suitable for the people having astigmatism.

The eye specialist will assess whether your eyes are in good condition or not to wear the contact lenses. The optometrist will perform a tear film test to find out if your eyes produce enough hydration to keep them moist. Novelty contacts are thicker due to the paints and designs made on them which make them less breathable. If your eyes don’t produce sufficient hydration, these lenses may cause irritation or any other eye problem.   

An experienced eye specialist can also instruct you on the appropriate contact lens wear and care instructions. He will guide you on how to handle and care for them to avoid any complications. You must wear them only for the prescribed time duration and not more than that. You must never sleep in them unless they can be used for overnight wear.

You can buy novelty contact lenses from a reputed online retailer like sclera-lenses. They have been exquisitely designed to make your upcoming Halloween party exceptionally entertaining and unique. They are cheaper, more comfortable and can be worn much longer than sclera lenses. These lenses are available in a wide range of models, colors and options and created to suit everyone’s taste. The range of lenses we offer is constantly growing as we strive to provide you with the widest range possible to choose from.