All our lenses are sold and priced per set ... meaning the price you see is for two (2) Lenses.... do NOT be fooled by other websites that offer a much lower price but in the small print states their prices are per lens.
Yes. The US Congress has amended the law to define cosmetic contact lenses as medical devices. As such, a valid doctor's prescription IS required for all lenses including plano (non-powered lenses). This new legislation helps ensure that you receive proper instruction on contact lenses and get the correct type of lenses recommended so that you don't ruin your vision.
Your or your doctor may fax to us at 425 373-5990. Once we have your prescription, we'll keep it on file until it expires so you don't need to resend it while it remains valid for re-orders.
When you receive your lenses, you must inspect them as carefully as possible *prior* to opening the vials. (The label can make this somewhat tricky, but you can see the lenses adequately.) Check for things such as wrong color or design, discoloration, deformed shape, and cuts or tears. Problems are rare, but if you notice anything unusual, keep the vials sealed, and immediately contact us to explain the problem. Keeping the vials sealed is very important because once they've been opened, it's harder to say whether the problem was pre-existing or user inflicted.
If no issue is apparent, open the vials and try your lenses. Wash your hands, and pour the lens into your palm instead of trying to "dig" it out of the vial which can damage the lens.
Eye care professionals recommend against layering (piggybacking) contact lenses for health and safety reasons. If you choose to do it, you do so at your own risk, and we will not assume any liability.
Regular contact lenses cover only the colored part of your eye, the iris, but sclera lenses are much larger and also cover the white part of your eye, the sclera. For this reason, we urge you to see an optometrist for a proper fitting before you order sclera contact lenses. Your unique eyes may or may not be suited to wearing this type of lens.
Because they are bigger than regular lenses, sclera contacts can be difficult to insert. Be prepared to practice. Abundant lubrication (eye drops made for contact lenses) is also recommended. Limit wear time to a maximum of 4 or 5 hours, and use contact-safe eye drops often.
Sclera lenses may also diminish your vision more than regular theatrical contacts because in addition to having a fixed, small "pupil," the large diameter of the lenses themselves prevents them from having the same range of motion as your eyeballs. This vision hindrance compounds the effects of the "haze" (also present in other theatrical lenses) which varies from slight to extreme depending on the amount of available light. Avoid wearing them in low light situations, or exercise extreme caution if you must enter a dim area.
Cosmetic lenses give you a new look without the shocking effect of the unusual theatrical lenses. They are designed to have the appearance of normal eyes in several colors. Each style will disguise the color of your own eyes, and they work on dark eyes, too. Only the Violet and Lavender styles are less effective on dark eyes. The Watercolor series (except the Lavender) offers better coverage, but final color will deepen slightly according to how dark a person's eyes are. The Color Max series is the most opaque, offering the most vibrant colors and best coverage of the three cosmetic types. Be aware that the brightness of color on any lens can be a result of your computer monitor which recreates images using light and can impart a "glowing" quality which doesn't really exist in the actual product. These are stock lenses, but some prescriptions are available.
No, all of our lenses are daily or occasional wear, and we do not recommend sleeping with them on. Besides, you're asleep, and no one can see your cool contacts with your eyes closed.
They can last up to two years if properly cared for. Be careful to avoid pinching the lenses when removing them from your eyes. Causing them to fold weakens the material and leads to tearing. Avoid "digging" the lenses out of the vials when you first receive them because it's too easy to damage them with your fingernail that way. Instead, set up your area with a washcloth or hand towel, contact solution, and mirror; and pour the lens into the palm of your clean hand over the towel. Rinse with solution before inserting to your eye. Keep lenses in solution when not wearing so they do not dry out. Change solution in storage case every month while storing lenses. After one year of wearing, handling, and cleaning, the lens material may begin to wear out and become more susceptible to tearing. They may also begin to cause discomfort when none was felt previously. This is normal for contact lenses approaching the end of their lifespan.
Yes all our lenses have FDA approval.
We recommend using a multi-purpose solution that will clean, disinfect, and rinse all at once. Our contact lenses ship with wear & care instructions.
No, this increases the chance of eye infection.
We are sorry, but generally the answer is no. Because of the Medical Nature of these products only unopened Plano stock lenses may be exchanged or refunded. We DO NOT offer refunds for Custom or Sclera lenses. Custom and Sclera lenses are individually hand painted to high quality specification