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Custom color contact lenses come in two types, prosthetic and special effects contact lenses. They can be manufactured to hide an eye defect or just to simply hide an eye injury and also to be used as special effects in the world of theatre and movies. In this article, we will try to discuss both.

Custom Color Contact Lenses - Prosthetic

Prosthetic contact lenses are usually hand painted and their main purpose is to usually match a "normal" eye that has been damaged. It is amazing what can be done nowadays as people often cannot distinguish between the fake or normal eye as they are unbelievably close to the natural thing.

Custom, soft lenses are made from special materials that are comfortable to the eye and able to bond with the multi-layered pigments used to create the depth and definition similar to a real eye

As a result of being one of a kind, custom made prosthetic contact lenses are very expensive and can even cost up to a few thousands of dollars. Due to their uniqueness, manufactures are often reluctant to offer any kind of refund as they are only suited to the individual that they were manufactured for.

If you are in the market for these special lenses, you must make an appointment for a complete examination with any of the various companies that offer these lenses. Customers can usually be color-matched, measured and fitted during the very first consultation. During this consultation, any special needs that you may have will also have to be looked at and evaluated accordingly.

Prosthetic lenses require regular maintenance as with any other contact lens. Lenses last one to two years if cared for properly. Custom lenses can be made to correct most vision problems except for astigmatism.

Special Effects Custom Color Contact Lenses

Special effects contact lenses have been used by the motion picture industry for over 30 years and are now available to the public. There are several online stores that also offer a wide array of custom-made contacts for film, theater, or personal costume use.

As with any contact lenses, you should see your local eye doctor or specialist before ordering or buying them. Special effects contact lenses also known as crazy contact lenses can be used purely as special effects lenses and/or to correct vision problems.

Every pair of lenses is custom made for the buyer and can come in such varieties as bloody or hemorrhaged eyes, aged eyes, cataracts, blind effects, and mirrored eyes.

Custom color contact lenses, though significantly more expensive and time-consuming to create, are one of a kind pieces of art. These lenses can last several years. With regular care and maintenance, they can provide hours of entertainment - whether in professional film making, on the stage, or at home.