Are contact lenses safe to wear?
How long do contact lenses last?
What can I do when my contact lenses dry out on my eyes?
Will the colored contact lenses look on my eyes like they do in your pictures?
Do I have to get an eye exam before I can order contact lenses?
Do I need a prescription to get contact lenses?
Can I use an eyeglass prescription to order contact lenses?
Can I get contact lenses if they are a different size and base curve than I'm wearing now?
Can I get contact lenses to correct astigmatism?
How soon can I get the contact lenses?
Do you guarantee your contact lenses?
Are contact lenses safe to wear?

Considering how many contact lenses are sold and the few complaints we hear they are surprisingly safe if proper instructions are complied with. That means washing the hands before handling the contact lens, not sharing your contacts with others, disinfecting lenses regularly, using the proper solutions and not wearing the contact lenses any longer than your doctor has recommended.

How long do contact lenses last?

This is the most commonly asked question and a definitive answer is hard to give because it all depends on the type of contact lens and the care you give them. With proper care most extended wear or frequent replacement contact lenses, because they are reusable, are capable of lasting many months before they wear out and start to bother you, but never wear them longer than recommended by your doctor. Disposable contact lenses on the other hand are not reusable and are for single use only and not to be worn for more than a week and then discarded.

What can I do when my contact lenses dry out on my eyes?

Some people don't blink enough or completely when they wear contact lenses which causes the lenses to blur and feel gritty. Increase your blink rate to the normal one blink every 6 seconds. If needed, supplement with eye drops designed for contacts, or try the new Eyemist™ by Nature's Tears® which will soon be available at major drug stores such as Walgreen's or Eckerd's, or order on line at www.naturestears.com or order direct at (800)367-6478.

Will the colored contact lenses look on my eyes like they do in your pictures?

They may and then again they may not. These pictures are only meant to give you an idea of how the colored contact lenses will look on the eyes. They can't be an exact representation because your underlining eye colours has some effect as does the color values of your monitor.

Do I have to get an eye exam before I can order contact lenses?

Naturally it is best if you saw a doctor before ordering contact lenses to be sure you can wear them, to get proper instructions, and to receive follow up care. If you have a prescription that is more than 2 years old, you should be reexamined before ordering contacts. If your prescription is less than 2 years old and you are starting to notice some changes in your vision you should be reexamined as well.

Do I need a prescription to get contact lenses?

We have colored contact lenses without a visual correction for those with good vision who just want to change their eye colors. This does not mean we are suggesting you get colored contact lenses without being examined first to determine if you are a good candidate for colored contact lenses and to receive instructions and follow up care as needed.

Can I use an eyeglass prescription to order contact lenses?

Not really because the eyeglass and contact lens specifications are not the same. Also, you need to be evaluated and fitted for contacts and given instructions on the care and handling of the lenses so you don't wear them out prematurely. If you currently wear glasses you should go back to your doctor and ask to be fitted for contact lenses as well. Don't forget to ask for a copy of your contact lens specifications.

Can I get contact lenses if they are a different size and base curve than I'm wearing now?

Thicker contact lenses require a specific size and curve to fit properly. Thinner contacts usually come in one standardized size and curve and therefore do not require additional fitting. The size of the lens has no affect on the visual correction and only a minor effect on the fit therefore they frequently come as one size fits all. Our colored contact lenses are thin and only come in a median (8.6) base curve and 14.5 diameter.

Can I get contacts to correct astigmatism?

Although astigmatism contact lenses are available we don't sell them because they are much more complex than regular contact lenses and we feel they should be purchased only by the doctor that fitted you in case you have problems with the vision you get wearing them.

How soon can I get the contact lenses?

Once we process a customer's credit card, we forward the order to the shipping department. Since we stock most of the lenses we sell, we are able to process and ship within 1 to 2 business day. Then, it can take an additional 1 to 4 days depending on the delivery services selected. For example, Express Mail takes 1 to 2 days, and Priority Mail and UPS can take up to 4 business days to deliver a package.

Do you guarantee your contact lenses?

We guarantee that the lenses will be free of defects when you receive them. We cannot guarantee how long the lenses will last because that is strictly dependent upon the care you give them. Neither can we guarantee that you will like the way colored contacts will look on your eyes. If this is a concern to you, we suggest you first go to your local eyecare provider and ask them if you can try on some of their sample colored contact lenses. They get samples FREE from the manufacturer for just this purpose. Naturally you do not want to indicate that you may buy the lenses elsewhere if you want their full cooperation.