Colored Contacts

If you are interested in wearing colored contact lenses to change the color of your eyes, you may have wondered whether these contacts are safe to wear. The answer can be complicated. Before you get contact lenses of any color, you need to see an optometrist for a contact lens exam and fitting. To see an optometrist in the Riverside, Corona, and Eastville, CA, areas, call our optometry office.

FDA-Approved Colored Contact Lenses

When you go to an optometry center to get your contact lenses, the FDA will approve contacts. These contacts are highly safe, well-researched, and tested for safety. These also include colored contact lenses that you get from the optometrist. They are just as safe as traditional, clear contact lenses. The only risk with these contacts is when good contact hygiene isn't practiced. When you wear any type of contact, you must learn them every day and always wash your hands before handling them. Also, use a new contact solution daily, and change your contact case every three months. This routine will lower your risk of eye infections.

Other Colored Contact Lenses

Some sellers sell colored contacts that aren't FDA-approved, which is illegal. These colored lenses aren't safe to wear and can cause many eye problems. They can cause a lot of eye damage in just a few hours. They often don't fit well, either. When online shops or salons sell illegal contact lenses, they are a one-size-fits-all type. However, only some have the same eye shape. Non-approved colored contacts may not fit your eyes properly. If they aren't the right size, this can cause scratches on your corneas. These scratches can lead to an ulcer on the cornea, called keratitis. This condition can cause permanent vision damage and even blindness.

Get the Right Colored Contact Lenses

When you want colored contacts in the Riverside, Corona, or Eastville, CA, areas, visit SoCal Optometry for your eye exam and get your legal, FDA-approved contacts. We will assist you to the best of our ability. Call our office at (951) 687-7100 to schedule an appointment.