Do you want to wear colored contact lenses? Our optician Sarah Marlien shares with you seven things you absolutely need to know before wearing colored contact lenses.

Are Colored Contact Lenses tempting you more and more? We totally understand! Please note that there are non-corrective colored lenses and Corrective Colored Lenses: myopic, astigma, or presbyopic corrections. The lifespan of colored lenses varies. This duration can be daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual. Your ophthalmologist and optician will recommend the most suitable duration for your eyes based on your needs and the results of your colored contact lenses.

Is the result the same for all iris colors?

The effect of Colored Contact Lenses on your eyes depends on the color of your iris. The result therefore varies depending on your base color. You sometimes have to try several models before finding the one you like best and that suits you best.

There are Colored Contact Lenses that very subtly change the color of your eyes while revealing the iris more intensely. These Colored Contact Lenses will create a brilliant effect or enhance a color, or enhance a sparkle. For those who want a more radical change of look, there are colored lenses that will allow you to achieve such effects.

As for Fashion Lenses, these contact lenses offer excellent coverage and the result is identical to the photo on the product sheet.

Do you need a prescription to buy colored lenses?

You don't need a prescription to buy colored lenses. On the other hand, if you wear corrective colored lenses, they are a medical device, so you will need your prescription when you choose your correction on our website www.meslentillesdecouleur.com. If you know your correction by heart, that's perfect. We do not ask you to send us your prescription unless you need Soleko toric colored lenses to correct your astigmatism or Soleko multifocal colored lenses.

Can you lend your colored lenses?

Colored Contact Lenses are personal items that should never be shared or shared with friends or family members, as they risk transmitting germs or bacteria and causing eye problems.

If you want to try a Colored Contact Lens or have a loved one try it, it must never have been worn. The person wishing to wear Lenses must not have any contraindications to wearing contact lenses.

Do you need to care for your colored lenses?

Caring for your Colored Lenses is very important. Before starting to wear contact lenses or Colored Lenses, you should be aware that compliance with hygiene standards is essential. Wash your hands before handling your colored lenses, avoid wearing them for more than eight hours at a time, let your eyes breathe once a week, properly disinfect your colored lenses every night with a suitable solution, and empty the solution from your case every morning.

Can you swim with colored lenses?

It is strongly recommended not to swim with colored lenses. Especially in a pool where there is a high risk of bacteria. If, however, you swim with your Colored Contact Lenses, it is advisable to opt for Daily Colored Contact Lenses such as Bella One Day, Obsession Daily Contact Lenses Paris or Freshlook One Day, throw them away after swimming, and wear new, sterile colored lenses afterward.

Can you sleep in colored lenses?

It is not recommended to sleep with Colored Contact Lenses because it blocks the oxygen supply to your eye and can cause severe swelling in the morning, which can make you feel the Colored Lens stuck on. If this happens to you (it can happen quickly), do not remove the colored lens immediately, take the time to rehydrate your eyes and gently massage your eyelids. Of course, it is best not to wear Contact Lenses the next day.