What Black Sclera Contact Lenses Are And Caring For Them
Movies can sometimes be a frightening experience. Many directors use special effects in order to frighten us and reel us into their scenes. Some use contacts to create the FX of horror characters such as Dracula and the Incredible Hulk. One type of contacts is black sclera contact lenses. These are lenses that cover the full eye including the white or sclera. They leave only small white or pink areas at the corners of the eyes. These are sometimes called black out lenses because they make the entire eye black. They are a cosmetic prop used primarily for theatrical purposes.
 
You can find these lenses at various online retailers such as Lensmart. They are usually sold in pairs and are not a cheap novelty items. A pair from a reputable eye care professional will cost you upwards of one hundred and fifty dollars. Most should be custom fit to your eyes. Your eyes must be measured to ensure proper fit otherwise they can damage the eye. Until recent years they were only sold as theatrical props but have become very popular around Halloween as part of your costume since they were released for purchase to the public.
Another type of the sclera lens is the mirrored lenses. These are they lenses that Vin Diesel wore in the movie Pitch Black. They are called mirrored because they give your eyes the FX of looking into a mirror. They still cover the full eye and are not nearly as scary as the black sclera contact lenses but still make a great addition to your Halloween costume. Lensmart sells a wide variety of these novelty lenses online. Again, these are not cheap by any means but if they are properly cared for, they will last a year. That means with proper care they can be worn frequently for up to a year.
The black out style of sclera lens make the eye appear as though the eye is void of any color including white and emits a scary, horror effect. Each pair should be fitted to your eyes. Most reputable retailers will not sell you these special effects lenses without the proper measurements and the name of your doctor. Your doctor must measure the diameter of your eye from side to side and the depth of the curvature in order to get the right fit for this style of contact. Purchasing a pair that does not fit properly can cause damage to your eye as well as cause you to lose them.
Because contact lenses are a cosmetic choice, they must be cared for properly. If you wear corrective contact lenses, these cosmetic lenses can be cared for in the same manner as you care for your regular lenses. They should be stored in a cleansing solution in a cool dry place. Most corrective lenses come with a custom lens container. If your cosmetic lenses did not come with one, you should purchase one from your local pharmacy. This will ensure your lenses will last a long time to come.
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