The majority of people who need vision correction can usually find eyeglasses or contact lenses without a problem. Unfortunately, those who have eye diseases that affect the focus of light or those who may have had injuries to their eyes have less choices available to them. People with these types of specialized problems may need to rely on custom contact lenses. Recent developments in the field of custom contact lenses have made these types of contact lenses more of a viable option for those who need custom contact lenses.

Custom contact lenses for vision correction are a bit harder to find than custom contacts made for theatrical and special effects. There are many companies who offer color contacts that enable you to change the color of your eyes as well as crazy contact lenses that are perfect for theatrical productions, Halloween costumes, or just plain impressing your friends. Special effects lenses are available in everything from cats eyes to aliens, or even gothic or crazy styles. You can wear these custom contact lenses even if you don’t need vision correction since they are available in non-correcting versions. The color of these lenses is opaque so that they achieve the desired effect even if you have dark colored eyes, but don’t worry-you can still see through the clear portion that rests directly over your pupil.

Color contacts and special effect contact lenses are safe for your eyes as long as you have obtained a prescription from your eye care professional. Don’t be tempted to buy color contacts or crazy contact lenses from a flea market or street vendor-you’ll risk serious eye infection or damage to delicate eye tissue.