Theatrical Contact Lenses

Not everyone who wears contact lenses does so for medical reasons. Many of the special effects that we see in films are produced as a result of theatrical contact lenses. Theatrical contact lenses are more dramatic than the more commonly seen colored contact lenses, and are often described as crazy!

Theatrical contact lenses can be used as a special effect such as ‘bloodshot’ or even as a dramatic way of supporting a football team!

Two of the main manufacturers of theatrical contact lenses are CIBA vision and Coopervision, although there are also many others available on the market.

Wild Eyes Contact Lenses

Wild Eyes theatrical contact lenses are produced by CIBA vision and offer a wide range of choices such as ‘black-out’ which changes your eye color to black, cat-eye or zebra print.

Crazy Contact Lenses

The crazy theatrical contact lenses are made by Coopervision and offer a similar range to the wild eyes contact lenses. The range of crazy contact lenses includes the American flag and various NFL football teams.

Medical Issues with Theatrical Contact Lenses

Theatrical contact lenses are great fun, there’s no denying that. However, these types of lenses should still be treated with the necessary caution. Theatrical contact lenses are available for those that need eye sight correction as well as those with perfect vision. Whether you need prescription contact lenses or not, you will still need to see a professional to check that your theatrical contact lenses fit correctly. Failure to do so is not only dangerous to your vision but is also illegal in the United States.

Contact lenses should never be shared; the same rule applies to theatrical contact lenses. Eye bacteria can be easily transferred, so sharing is best avoided if you do not want to suffer from damage or discomfort.

As with any contact lenses, the fit of your theatrical contact lenses should be checked regularly and the lenses should be removed immediately if you suffer any discomfort.

The most important thing to remember when it comes to theatrical contact lenses is that they are FUN, so go ahead and select your next crazy look!