Teens Love Special Crazy Contacts, But Parents Should Be Aware of the Care Required

These days, when it comes to fashion, teens go way beyond wardrobe. Special crazy contact lenses, also known as special effects, theatrical or novelty lenses, have caught their eyes. Special crazy contacts are big news at parties, clubs and just for getting noticed.

Popular Brands for Special Crazy Contact Lenses

There are several popular brands teens are attracted to. These brands include WildEyes by CIBA Vision and Crazy Lenses by CooperVision.

WildEyes designs include completely black lenses (so the iris and the whites of the eyes are covered), completely white lenses, cat-eyes, zebra stripes, yellow starbursts and black spirals. When placed in the eyes, these lenses definitely attract attention.

Crazy Lenses designs include completely red lenses, green lenses with lily centers, yellow starbursts, red hearts, cat-eyes, wolf-eyes and completely white lenses.

Special Care for Special Crazy Contact Lenses

Special crazy contact lenses require the same care as other types of contact lenses. Wearers need to clean and disinfect them, and should never sleep with them in. Also, if you allow your teen to wear the lenses, make sure he or she understands the lenses must never be shared with friends. Swapping lenses can result in very serious eye infections, certain types of which can lead to blindness.

Purchasing Special Crazy Contact Lenses

In order to wear any type of special crazy contact lenses, a prescription from an eyecare professional is needed, even if the lenses are in plano form, which means without vision correction. You or your teen should never buy special crazy contact lenses from any store, including online outlets, that don't ask you for a valid prescription from an eyecare professional. There's good reason for this: Wearing contact lenses that don't fit the eyes properly is dangerous and can cause serious vision problems, abrasions, and infections. Also, the lenses won't fit properly, which causes discomfort. If you are OK with your teen wearing special crazy contacts and trust that he or she will care for them properly, visit an eyecare professional. He or she will examine your teen's eyes and write him or her a prescription for lenses that fit properly, even if vision correction isn't needed.

With the prescription in hand, you and your teen can buy the special crazy contact lenses from your eyecare professional, local pharmacy or online. Some online companies offer discounts or free shipping on orders, so if they carry your teen's prescription, they might be worth a visit.

Even if your teens purchases special crazy contact lenses, be sure he or she maintains eye health by visiting your eyecare professional on a regular basis.

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