Colored contact lenses offer a simple way to refresh your look while maintaining comfortable, precise vision. Whether you want a subtle enhancement or a bold new shade, Doctor My Eyes provides medically safe, high quality color contact lens options that match your prescription needs and lifestyle.
Below, our Scottsdale eye care team at Doctor My Eyes will discuss what colored contacts are, the different types of colored contact lenses we offer, and proper care for your eyes and your contacts.
What Are Colored Contact Lenses?
Colored contacts work like standard soft lenses but include a tint that changes or enhances the appearance of your iris. They are available both with and without vision correction and come in daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules.
Patients choose colored lenses to:
- Shift their natural eye color
- Add depth or brightness to lighter eyes
- Create a polished, everyday enhancement
- Try a dramatic style for events or photos
During a fitting, our doctor evaluates your cornea and tear film to ensure each lens sits comfortably and safely on the eye.
Types of Colored Contact Lenses We Offer
Enhancement Tints
These lenses brighten your natural eye color. They are a great option for patients with lighter eyes who want a noticeable yet subtle change.
Opaque Tints
Opaque lenses are ideal for dark eyes or anyone looking for a total color shift. They fully cover your natural iris shade and create a more dramatic effect.
Theatrical or Costume Lenses
These lenses create bold, artistic effects often used for performances or themed events. At Scottsdale, only medically approved versions are dispensed to protect your eye health.
Why Colored Contacts Should Always Be Fitted by Your Local Scottsdale Eye Doctor
Even if you do not need vision correction, colored contacts are still medical devices that require proper fitting. Buying lenses from unregulated online shops or costume retailers can put your eyes at risk.
Poor quality or poorly fitted lenses can lead to:
- Eye infections
- Corneal scratches
- Redness or irritation
- Long term corneal damage
Colored Contact Lens Fittings at Scottsdale
Your fitting includes:
- Corneal and tear film evaluation
- Precise measurements for curvature and diameter
- Trial lenses to test comfort and appearance
- Training on safe insertion, removal, and care
- Follow up visits to confirm proper fit
We help you choose lenses that look natural, feel comfortable, and protect your long term eye health.
Caring for Colored Contacts
Colored lenses require careful hygiene to keep your eyes healthy. During your appointment, we review the steps you need to follow, including:
- Washing hands before handling lenses
- Keeping lenses away from water and non sterile solutions
- Following the correct replacement schedule
- Storing lenses in fresh disinfecting solution
- Removing lenses if you feel irritation or dryness
Good care preserves both comfort and the appearance of the lens tint.
Are Colored Contacts Right for You?
Colored lenses can be worn for daily use or special occasions and are available for many prescriptions, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and some astigmatism. Plano lenses are also available for patients who do not need vision correction but still want a color change.
We will help you select a style and replacement schedule that suits your needs.
Schedule Your Colored Contact Lens Fitting
If you are ready to explore new color options or enhance your natural look, our team is here to help. Doctor My Eyes offers personalized, medically guided fittings to ensure your colored lenses are safe, stylish, and comfortable.