Coloured contacts are small shaped contacts with a color tint that is applied directly onto the front surface of the eye. These lenses are used as a fashion accessory. These lenses are available in many color shades and you can pick a couple of different colors to wear to the next party or picnic.

A contact lens prescription is used to correct optical defects such as short sightedness, long sightedness, astigmatism etc. Often contacts are fitted to correct distortions of vision caused by an irregular cornea. If you are new to wearing contacts, you will like coloured contacts and the impact they have on the way others behave toward your new look.

An eye exam is designed to assess an individual's level of vision and need for correction. A contact lens may be prescribed by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. The newer a lens is and the less it is handled, the lower the risk of infection and the quality of image is also better.

Soft contact lenses that can be disposed daily or may be replaced daily, weekly or monthly have been available on the market for the past couple of years. Rigid lenses generally require replacement only annually. Unless you use daily disposable lenses, you have to develop a routine for contact lens care. A change in lenses is needed if the lens may be scratched or has deposits on it.

Your eye health should be checked regularly. The coloured contacts should be cleaned using recommended solutions only. This is performed to ensure that the color tint remains even for a long time. Coloured contacts are not suitable for small children as a high level of care is needed to keep the lenses clean and safe.

The lenses should not be rinsed in tap water as it may cause eye infections. Environmental factors such as smoke or dry air may cause discomfort to a contact lens user from time to time. It is best to keep a spare pair of contact lenses on hand for replacement in case of damage or loss. An alternative is to carry your eyeglasses with you for replacement in case of an emergency.

Make sure that the contact lens is comfortable and stable but not so tight so that it restricts tear flow underneath the lens. As a follow up care the eye doctor may advise you to reduce the amount of time you wear lenses or change to a different lens material if necessary.