If you've ever taken a look at some of the theatrical contact lenses that film stars, television actors, and theater majors wear, the special effects are pretty engaging. The next time you plan on wearing a costume to a get-together or want to stick out at an event, why not consider these same types of eye enhancements that can turn your appearance into the talk of the town?
So, you like the idea of wearing glow-in-the-dark contacts to next week's rave party or want to become the best zombie at your cousin's costume party… Before you begin your transformation, don't forget that there comes responsibility – for both the integrity of your contact lenses and the health of your eyes.
Theatrical Contact Lens Care
It doesn’t take much to care for your pair of theatrical contact lenses, as all you need is a pair of plastic tweezers, a case for your contact lenses, and a multi-purpose solution (no-rub). Keep in mind that you don’t need to buy any fancy solution for theatrical contact lenses – any multi-purpose solution will do the trick as long as it is marked "for soft contact lenses." When purchasing a case for your lenses, make sure to buy additional cases if you own more than one pair of contacts.
Before handling your contact lenses, it is important to always clean your hands with warm water and soap. Using the tweezers, carefully and gently pick up the lens (making sure not to create a tear) and place it on your fingertip. This is when you will use the no-rub soft contact lens solution as a rinse, which prepares the contact for placement in the eye. Upon removal of your lenses, another rinse is required before transferring them to their case filled with fresh solution.
Let's say you don’t plan on wearing your lenses until a couple of weeks have passed. I suggest that you change the solution and complete a rinse once a week. If not, you will encounter lenses that may appear cloudy. Make sure the contacts undergo a double rinse and soak in fresh solution for at least a couple of hours before wearing.
If you're new to wearing contacts, then you may feel a bit of discomfort the first time you place the lenses into your eyes. Many people experience the extreme urge to rub their eyes. You can sometimes avoid this occurrence if you place lubricant drops into your eyes before placing the lenses in. You can also get used to the feel of contacts by wearing your lenses at home for a couple of days before a get-together or event. Start off with a couple of hours for the first day, followed by three to four hours on the next.
The Safety of Your Eyes
While family and friends may want to try on your intriguing contacts, never share lenses with anyone (even for a brief moment). It just isn’t worth the serious eye infections and other problems that may arise. Invisible organisms and bacteria can transfer between users and the results can become disastrous. Just gently explain the seriousness of sharing any type of contact lens and simply tell them how they can get their own.
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