Choosing Color Contact Lenses

When color contact lenses first came out, everybody knew a pair when they saw them. What person was born with purple eyes? And that flat, solid blue. You’re not fooling anyone, honey! However, with recent innovations, such as Freshlook Colorblends, Acuvue 2 Colors and Durasoft 3 Colorblends, there are products that enhance natural eye colors brilliantly-yet-subtly and can mask brown eyes with a realistic blending of several different blue or green shades. The possibilities are seemingly endless nowadays and it’s nearly impossible to tell who was born with it and who bought their look. Either way, color contact lenses are giving people cause for celebration and a renewed sense of confidence!

Acuvue 2 color contact lenses are perfect for first-time users. First off, they’re great lenses in general. Studies show that 7 out of 10 people who wear contact lenses, have better than 20/20 vision while wearing their Acuvue lenses. Secondly, they’re comfortable with their "contour intelligence" design and their innovation (they were the first to offer weekly disposables). Thirdly, they’re affordable. Another lesser known advantage to color lenses is that they block out harmful UV rays, much like sunglasses! Acuvue boasts an 81% blockage of UV-A rays and 97% blockage of UV-B rays. "I have been wearing your color contacts for 6 years now and I have never in my life received so many compliments!! Everywhere I go, I’m asked about my eyes," writes one happy customer.

Durasoft are some of the most expensive color lenses you can find. They cost roughly $75 – 102 per lens at retailers like Lens Crafters or Wal-mart. While brands like Acuvue and Freshlook may be slightly cheaper, Durasoft has the widest selection of colors and some of the most natural colors. You can often find great discounts online for this brand. If you’re unsure, it’s best to try on a pair at your optometrist’s first.