Novelty Contact Lenses

Novelty contact lenses can be very striking and ensure that you stand out at any party.

They can also be great if you simply want to try out a new look by changing your eye colour , for example. Check out our tinted lenses for ideas.

Although novelty contact lenses can be a lot of fun, if you are planning to wear them you should ensure that you abide by certain care guidelines.

In this section we shall answer some of the most commonly asked questions about novelty contact lenses and explain how to best take care of them.

The majority of novelty contact lenses do not have any corrective power.

However, some retailers do carry ranges that improve your eyesight. Check with the novelty contact lenses manufacturer for details.

Any novelty contact lenses that hide your pupils will make it difficult for you to see properly. Most novelty lenses have a clear center which means that you can see out of them easily.

You can feel novelty contact lenses when you wear them, but if you buy good quality lenses they shouldn’t feel less comfortable than regular ones. Check out our tinted lenses to choose good quality novelty coloured lenses.

If you are not used to wearing contact lenses you might find novelty lenses slightly uncomfortable and feel like rubbing your eyes. Lubricating eye drops can alleviate the discomfort. This can be bought from most pharmacists.

Bear in mind that novelty contact lenses can inhibit the flow of oxygen to your eyes which means that they might start to irritate your eyes after a few hours. The recommended upper limit for wearing novelty contact lenses is 8 hours.

How to Take Care of Novelty Contact Lenses

It is perfectly safe to wear novelty contact lenses so long as you buy them from a trusted retailer and follow these care guidelines:

• Never let anyone else wear your novelty contact lenses. If you do share your novelty lenses you run the risk of picking up an eye infection.
• Don't wear your novelty contact lenses for more than 8 hours.
• Never sleep or swim in novelty contact lenses
• Before touching your novelty contact lenses wash your hands with soap (ideally non-perfumed)
• It’s a good idea to keep a contact lens case filled with solution with you. That way you can remove your novelty contact lenses if your eyes start to feel irritated. You do not need to use a special novelty contact lens solution; you can use any multi-purpose solution marked for soft lenses.
• Keep each pair of novelty contact lenses in a separate case.