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Colored and tinted contact lenses are cosmetic lenses because they are intended primarily to change one's appearance. Colored lenses radically change the color of the eyes, while tinted lenses emphasize the natural color or slightly change the shade of the light iris of the eye. This is the difference between colored and tinted contact lenses.

What are decorative contact lenses

In addition to colored and tinted ones, there are also decorative contact lenses: carnival, club, theater. These are lenses of bright unnatural colors, with unusual designs and pictures. Such lenses imitate images of vampires, aliens and other “monsters”. Decorative lenses are great for costume parties and Halloween, but they should not be used for everyday life and everyday wear.

When to choose colored lenses and when to choose tinted ones

The difference between colored and tinted contact lenses is the color intensity. Tinted lenses are suitable for owners of light eyes; with their help, you can emphasize and make your natural light eye color more expressive or even slightly change it. But you won’t be able to change the color of dark eyes using tinted contact lenses.

You can radically change the color of dark eyes, much less make them light, only with the help of colored contact lenses. Thanks to their dense and rich pattern, colored lenses can cover the natural color of the iris and create a new image.

Thus, both tinted and colored lenses are suitable for light eyes, but for dark eyes it is better to buy colored contact lenses.

Catalog of colored and tint lenses. Find out what types of colored lenses there are at Minioptika.rf

Colored contact lenses will allow you to change the color of your eyes in the most interesting moments of your life! Even a person with perfect vision can use these lenses. With the help of colored eye lenses you can radically change the natural color of your eyes or make it more saturated. Colored lenses are the easiest way to change your image, as well as hide minor cosmetic defects of the eyes. Colored contact lenses are available for myopia or hyperopia (colored lenses with diopters) or without diopters (plano type), for those with 100% vision.

According to the degree of coloration, contact lenses are:

Tinted Lenses Some contact lenses used only for vision correction are tinted pale green or pale blue (tinted). Tinting helps to better distinguish lenses in solution and makes it easier to remove and put on. Indicator coloring of lenses does not change eye color. Lenses may have markings on them that indicate the front side and sometimes its optical properties.
Tinted contact lenses Tinted contact lenses are evenly colored and do not have a pupillary zone. The intensity of the coloring is not so high as to change the color of dark eyes. They are great for people with light eyes and enhance their natural eye color. Tinted lenses show the natural pattern of the iris of the eye.
Colored lenses Colored (cosmetic) lenses are densely colored to imitate the complex pattern of the iris of the eye. The central part of the lens is transparent (has a pupillary zone), located opposite the pupil. With colored contact lenses you can change any eye color, both dark and light. Thanks to colored lenses, your eyes can turn from deep brown to soft violet or honey tea. Colored blue lenses, colored green lenses, and brown lenses are very popular. One-day color lenses will allow you to forget about processing them, and long-wear lenses will allow you to choose a wider range of colors.
Crazy lenses (crazy, carnival)
Crazy lenses translated from English mean “crazy”. Carnival lenses are colored lenses and feature a variety of cheerful designs that are placed in the iris area. Crazy lenses are very popular, because by putting them on, you can instantly get the eyes of a vampire, a cute cat, a treacherous witch, etc.

New technologies used in the production of contact correction in recent years have allowed global manufacturers to produce a diverse range of colored lenses that can satisfy even the most demanding taste.

Do you want to change or become brighter? Do you ask yourself: “Where can I buy colored lenses?” Do you want to buy blue lenses, brown lenses, daily colored lenses? We present for your choice a catalog of the most well-proven colored lenses from the range that we have on sale.

Tinted lenses:

Freshlook Dimensions from the manufacturer Alcon

Ultrflex from the manufacturer Cooper Vision

Not supplied to Russia since 2020. The rest are sold out. The lenses have been discontinued by Cooper Vision.

Check out other tint lenses.

Colored contact lenses with and without diopters:

Illusion Colors Elegance colored lenses (2 pieces) from the manufacturer Belmore

Illusion Colors Shine colored lenses (2 pcs) from the manufacturer Belmore

Colored lenses Illusion fashion Luxe (2 pieces) from the manufacturer Belmore

Colored lenses Illusion fashion Adonis (2 pieces) from the manufacturer Belmore

HERA Three tone from the manufacturer Dreamcon

Sales stopped as of September 2020.

We recommend paying attention to Illusion lenses from another Korean manufacturer Belmore.

* FRESHLOOK Illuminate from the manufacturer Alcon - daily colored lenses (supply to the Russian Federation has been discontinued since April 2020)

*FreshLook Color One Day from the manufacturer Alcon - colored contact lenses for one day (supply to the Russian Federation has been discontinued since April 2020)

FreshLook Colors from the manufacturer Alcon

FreshLook ColorBlends from Alcon

Soflens Natural Colors from the manufacturer Bausch+Lomb - brown lenses are available in Hazel and Pure Hazel colors

Biomedics Colors Premium from the manufacturer Cooper Vision

The color palette provided by the manufacturers can be used as a guide; the final color will depend on the individual pigment of your iris. If you decide to order colored lenses for your eyes, call the operator and they will be happy to help you!

Features of colored contact lenses

Colored and tinted lenses are just as comfortable to wear as regular lenses for vision correction. You can see clearly in them, they are soft and elastic. However, if the pupil is dilated, the lens pattern may slightly obscure the view, and the person may experience visual discomfort. For this reason, colored contact lenses are not recommended to be worn at night, especially when driving.

How to care for colored and tinted contact lenses

Colored and tinted contact lenses have their own wearing regimen. Typically, they should be worn no more than 6 to 8 hours a day, and you should absolutely not sleep in them.

For maximum comfort and hygiene in wearing tint and colored lenses, it is best to choose daily lenses. If you choose lenses for scheduled replacement (for example, with a replacement period of 1 month), then they must be properly stored and cleaned of deposits and dirt. To do this, you must use a multifunctional solution for contact lenses and follow the rules for caring for contact lenses.

Remember that the selection of any contact lenses, including colored and tinted ones, should be carried out by an ophthalmologist. He will check your vision and make sure you can wear and use contact lenses for medical or cosmetic purposes. Incorrectly fitted contact lenses can cause decreased visual acuity and eye diseases.

Are such products harmful to vision and do they change color rendition?

The first question is quite reasonable, but the answer to it is as simple as possible - if you use the product correctly, there is absolutely no harm done to your eyesight or to the body as a whole.

Firstly, both the tint and color versions of these corrective products contain a dye that has passed all kinds of tests and is absolutely harmless to human health. Secondly, such a dye does not come into contact with the eye in any way, since it is located in the middle layer of the product.

Well, in order to definitely protect yourself from harm, there is a very obvious recommendation - you should only buy products that have proven themselves and only in stores that have been tested by time and people .

As for the second question, it all depends on the type of means used. Colored products in the field of vision are completely transparent and in no way change the original color rendition of your eyes. However, when the pupil dilates, for example, in dim light, you can feel the discomfort described above. Otherwise - when the pupil constricts - you can even notice a certain border of your own iris in the field of view, but such an effect, on the contrary, looks quite interesting.

Other lenses - tint - change the natural color rendition quite slightly, because although they are completely colored, they are not at all bright. Some insignificant color changes can be noticed only at first, and most people do not feel the difference at all. In any case, it’s not difficult to get used to. And thanks to the full coloring, such products look more alive.

How to buy tint and colored contact lenses in the Lens Warehouse online store

First of all, to purchase, you must know exactly the parameters of your vision; they are contained in the prescription prescribed by an ophthalmologist, or they are measured by an optometrist. If you already use contact lenses or you already have a prescription from a doctor, then you can buy contact lenses online at the Lens Warehouse online store.

If you don’t know exactly your parameters, or you haven’t had your eyesight checked for a long time and the lenses you use are uncomfortable for you, you can contact one of our Just Optics salons. It is convenient and profitable: in all our salons, the selection of contact lenses and the issuance of a prescription when purchasing contact lenses are free of charge

Buying contact lenses through the Lens Warehouse online store is easy and simple.

The Lens Warehouse online store delivers one-day contact lenses to Yekaterinburg and the cities of the Sverdlovsk region: V. Pyshma, Berezovsky, Koltsovo, Kompressorny, Nizhny Tagil, Kamensk-Uralsky, Pervouralsk, Sysert.
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Features of selection

The specifics of the choice depend on the type of eye accessory required. When choosing tinted ones, you need to remember that they are not suitable for those with dark eye color. In this case, you should pay attention to colored ones. They will help change your eye color or enhance the intensity of your natural color.

In order for new eye accessories to fit as harmoniously as possible into the features of natural appearance, you need to take its features into account as much as possible. Tinted lenses are not suitable for dark eyes. Those with light eyes can equally experiment with both colored and tinted eyes.

Girls, when choosing the color and shade of glass, should also take into account their preferences in makeup. Lovers of bright makeup should look for a color that will contrast with their favorite shadows and mascara.

The instructions for use indicate which eyes they are intended for.

Terms of wearing. Which colored lenses are best?

The safest contact lenses today are those designed for daily use. You can wear them for no more than a day. Such optical products are very comfortable to use and safe for the visual organs. Most of these models are developed using innovative technologies and are characterized by high hydrophilicity and optimal oxygen permeability. It is quite difficult to determine which colored lenses are the best, because many models are famous for their high quality. The most popular include:

1-Day Acuvue Define;
FreshLook One Day;
"Butterfly" One Day from "Ophthalmix".

As you know, ephemera are not only the safest, but also the most expensive of all the products presented in this segment. As a rule, experts recommend that users who are not ready to purchase one-day lenses, but at the same time care about their eye health, pay attention to two-week ones. If the rules of use and care are followed, they do not accumulate protein and lipid deposits on their surface after 14 days of wear, which means they are safe for the visual organs. We advise you to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of Fusion Nuance.

Decorative contact lenses designed for use for a month can be safely called high-quality and practical. Like regular optical ones, they must be treated with a special solution. This will ensure safe wearing and eye comfort. In their reviews, many users write that the best lenses are those that are designed for 30 days of use. If you share the same opinion, then be sure to check out the characteristics of the following models presented in our assortment:

FreshLook ColorBlends;
Air Optix Colors;
SofLens Natural Colors;
Butterfly Color One Month;
Illusion Fashion Luxe.

If you evaluate the characteristics of decorative contact lenses presented today, it becomes clear that most of them are intended for use for three months. Such optical products are called quarterly. They are usually made from hydrogel polymers, which are characterized by good hydrophilicity. As an example of the most striking models, about which we can safely say that these lenses are the best, it should be noted:

OKVision Fusion;
Adria Glamorous;
Hera Tri-Tone Elegance;
Tutti Color Premium;
IQLens Amore.

At the end of the period of use, you must purchase new lenses. It is important to remember that post-term pregnancy can lead to serious complications, including complete refusal to continue wearing contact correction devices.

Oxygen permeability of optical products

There is another important criterion, based on the indications of which many users prefer to choose this product. This is oxygen permeability. It is believed that for daily wear it is enough for it to be about 30-40 units. However, today there are models whose oxygen permeability is several times higher than the specified number. They are, according to ophthalmologists, the best colored contact lenses. As an example, it is worth noting Air Optix Colors. Being silicone hydrogel, they have excellent breathability, which is 138%. With these lenses, you won't have to worry about dry corneas. You will be able to enjoy your new look and contrasting vision.

Lenses that change eye color

Lenses that change eye color are suitable not only for those who want to slightly correct their appearance, but also for women with poor eyesight who want to see and look better. Tinted lenses are often chosen by beginners: due to their light color, they are clearly visible to the eye, making them easier to detect and return to their place if the lens moves. Let's talk about corrective colored lenses and lenses for those who decide to add eccentrics to their image.

What are the names of lenses that change eye color - classification

There are different lenses for changing eye color, depending on the main purpose:

lenses for vision correction with a tint that enhances the natural color of the eyes;
lenses for vision correction with a tint that radically changes the natural color of the eyes;
lenses to change the color of light eyes;
lenses to change the color of dark eyes;
decorative extravagant lenses.

If you decide to choose contact lenses to change your eye color just to change your image, and vision correction is not required, you should take the natural color of your iris as a starting point. To give dark, brown eyes blue, or any other shade, you need dense lenses that completely cover the native color. The disadvantage of such lenses is that they do not transmit light and air well. Also, lenses that radically change eye color can cause blurred vision if they move slightly to the side. This happens because a dense layer of color is applied around the perimeter of the lens, leaving the space above the pupil transparent.

When the lighting changes, the pupil tends to expand, and if it goes beyond the intended “window” in color, you will begin to see poorly. The same thing will happen if the lens moves. There are other disadvantages:

The lenses are not intended to be worn for long periods of time and must be removed every 10-12 hours.
Lenses do not allow air to pass through well, so you will need to use eye drops more often.
The lenses do not transmit light well, the eyes get tired faster, since the load on them is higher.

Simple lenses for changing eye color, without optical correction, are best worn for no longer than 6-8 hours. Decorative lenses that imitate reptile eyes or have a pattern should not be worn for more than 2-3 hours. This is especially true for Chinese carnival products.

Tinted lenses designed to correct myopia and astigmatism should be selected by an ophthalmologist.

Tinted contact lenses to change eye color

The safest for the eyes and easy to use are tint lenses. The pigment layer in them is translucent, and therefore all the above disadvantages are absent. These lenses can be worn for a long time. Usually, ophthalmologists do not recommend daily replacement of tinted lenses, but a scheduled one every month. The only caveat is that such lenses are only suitable for people with gray, blue and light green eyes. On brown, the tint will not be noticeable at all.

What are the benefits of colored lenses?

Do not harm the cornea . Colored contact lenses are made from soft hydrogel and silicone hydrogel polymers that are safe for human eyes.
Do not cause allergic reactions . In modern lenses, the coloring pigment is located inside the lens, and hydrogel layers are applied on top of it on both sides. Due to this, the dye does not get on the surface of the eyes, does not fade and is not washed out by tears.
Does not degrade image quality . The pupillary area of contact lenses is transparent, so blurring of vision does not occur. However, in the dark, when the pupils dilate naturally, the quality of vision may deteriorate, since the pupils may partially fall on the painted areas of the lenses; this must be taken into account if, for example, you are going to drive in the dark.
Do not require special care . Disinfection of colored lenses takes no more than one or two minutes, that is, the same as for regular lenses.
They allow you to quickly and painlessly change your image . The choice of colored lenses is huge: you can buy them in the rarest shades.