Things You'll Need:
- Prescription
- Color chart
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Step 1
Make an appointment with an optometrist. He will determine whether you need corrective or noncorrective lenses. Your eye shape will also be measured.
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Step 2
Decide on how much color you want. An enhancement tint lens will enhance or deepen your eye color without changing it. These are best for people with light-colored eyes. In contrast, an opaque, color-tinted lens will completely change your eye color. Thus, the effect will be far more dramatic. For Halloween and other costume-type of events, you can choose theatrical lenses, which can make you look like an alien or other strange character.
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Step 3
Choose between disposable and nondisposable lenses. Nondisposable lenses can be worn for one year. If you plan to wear your colored contact lenses on a daily basis, these are a good idea. Disposable contacts can be worn for about one week, and no longer than six hours a day. These are good if you are just using them for cosmetic purposes.
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Step 4
Choose your colors. To subtlely enhance light blue eyes, choose an aqua or dark blue shade. People with brown eyes can use a hazel-toned contact lens for subtle color enhancement. Honey-colored lenses will add drama to light-colored eyes. People with dark hair and dark eyes should opt for dramatic shades such as green amethyst and sapphire.
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Step 5
Soak and cleanse your contacts according to instructions. These may differ for each brand.
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Step 6
Wash your hands before applying your lenses.
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Step 7
Apply your makeup after applying your lenses. Use hypoallergenic makeup.
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Step 8
Cleanse your lenses after use.
