How to Lighten Very Dark Eyes With Contacts

Contact lenses can change the color of even dark eyes.

Colored contact lenses come in one of three styles. Visibility tints are slightly tinted so you can see one if you drop it on the floor. Enhancement tints are designed to slightly change or enhance the color of lighter eyes. Opaque lenses can completely change the color of your eye, bringing dark brown eyes to hazel, blue, green or even violet.

Instructions

1. See your eye doctor. Even if you do not need any vision correction, you must, by law, have a prescription for contact lenses. If you order contact lenses off the Internet, you must have a valid prescription that is less than one year old.

2. Try on lenses at your eye doctor's office, if possible. Many doctors have sample lenses you can try to find out which colors work with your eye color. Opaque lenses are made by Freshlook, Durasoft and Acuvue. These opaque lenses mimic the natural color variations in eyes, and they contain small colored dots that look more natural when placed over dark eye colors. The pupil of the lens is clear.

3. Order your lenses once you have found the style that looks best on your dark eyes. Many Internet sites sell the lenses, or you can order them from your optometrist, Walmart, Sam's or other local retailers. Order several colors if you wish so you can change your eye color based on your mood or outfit.

4. Consider theatrical lenses if you really want a striking look. These lenses come in patterns and styles that completely change the look of your eye. They are not for everyday use, but can be fun for Halloween or a night out on the town. Theatrical lens styles, for example, include solid white, cat's eye or lizard.

Tips & Warnings

• Contact lenses are medical devices inserted into the eyes. Just because they are fun and interesting, do not forget that if used incorrectly, they can cause infections, damage to your eye or even blindness. Stop use immediately and seek medical help if you experience any problems with your vision while wearing contact lenses.

References

• Content 4 Reprint: Color Contact Lenses for Dark Eyes - Lenses That Truly Work on Brown Eyes
• All About Vision: Colored Contact Lenses

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration: Focusing on Contact Lens Safety
• YesTheyreFake: Available Lens Color Chart
• CoastalContacts: Halloween Lenses