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Coloured contacts are small shaped contacts with a colored tint that is placed directly onto the front surface of the eye. These lenses are used as a fashion accessory. These lenses are available in several color shades and you can pick a few of different colors to wear to the next club meeting or picnic.

A contact lens prescription is used to correct optical problems such as short sightedness, long sightedness, astigmatism etc. Sometimes contact lenses are fitted to correct vision distortions caused by an irregular cornea. If you are new to using 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. A contact lens may be prescribed by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. The newer a contact lens is and the less it is handled, the lower the risk of infection and the quality of image is also better.

Soft 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 necessary if the lens may be scratched or has deposits on it.

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

The lenses should not be rinsed in tap water as it may promote infection. Environmental factors such as smoke or dry air may cause discomfort to a contact lens user from time to time. It is always better 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 contacts. As a follow up care the ophthalmologist may advise you to reduce the amount of time you wear lenses or change to a different contact lens material if necessary.