Contact lenses find a massive use in our lives. Many times contact lenses are considered more comfortable options than spectacles. Coloured contact lenses are also used as a cosmetic product whether or not one has eye problem. They are found to be fashionable and many women prefer using coloured contact lenses daily. Coloured lenses can have an immediate effect on your overall look and make you look beautiful in a different way. However if you are new to coloured contacts, you will need to keep few tips in mind for choosing the right one.

How to choose the right kind of coloured lenses for the eyes?

Consider the following tips while choosing the colour of your contact lenses:

1. Types of contact lenses

There are two types of contact lenses: prescription and plano.

• Prescription contact lenses – these can be coloured or transparent. These are used to rectify eye problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness. These coloured contact lenses perform a dual job of correcting eye power and enhancing one’s appearance.
• Plano coloured contacts – These come without any power and are solely used for cosmetic purposes.

2. Tints of contact lenses

Contact lenses are colored to mimic the natural look of the iris, which is the coloured part of the eye. Contact lenses in general come with a visibility tint which does not affect the color of the eyes, rather helps to see it better at the time of wearing or removing it. Other than the visibility tint, a pair of contact lenses can have either an enhancement tint or opaque tint.

• Enhancement tint is recommended for those with light-coloured eyes, while opaque tint is for people with dark-coloured eyes.

3. Skin tone and complexion

You should choose a coloured lens depending on your complexion:

• If you are of a fair complexion, you can settle for any colour of contact lenses. Blue and gray are excellent options along with other bright shades like aqua, turquoise or even purple.
• For medium-toned or tanned skin, opt for bright colours for your lenses. This helps make your eyes stand out from the rest of your face. Settle for colours like hazel, green, sapphire, gray and navy.
• For dark-skinned beauties, warm colours like warm brown, hazel and violet work great. Honey, olive green and grey are also good choices.

4. Colour of hairs

You can also choose coloured contact lenses depending on the colour of your hairs.

• Those with medium brown hair can opt for almost every colour for their lenses.
• If you’re blonde and have golden brown hair, settle for darker shades like black, chocolate and deeper browns. You can also try bright blue and emerald.
• Those with black hairs or with cool tones like blue with black, should opt for brown, purple or blue coloured contacts.

5. Lighting conditions

If you’re attending an event in the evening, it is advisable to wear coloured lenses that are 1-2 shades lighter than colours that you wear during the daytime.