Are non prescription contacts illegal?
By law, decorative contact lenses , whether they correct vision or not, require a prescription and proper fitting from an eye doctor. Any type of contact lens that can be purchased without a prescription is being sold illegally—and can pose serious risks to sight and eye health.
Are sclera contacts illegal?
It is illegal in the United States to sell any contact lenses — corrective or cosmetic — without a prescription, and no major maker of contact lenses in the United States currently sells circle lenses.
Can fake contacts damage your eyes?
Wearing decorative contact lenses can be risky, just like the contact lenses that correct your vision. Wearing any kind of contact lenses, including decorative ones, can cause serious damage to your eyes if the lenses are obtained without a prescription or not used correctly. Decreased vision. Infection.
Do contact lens need a prescription?
No, under U.S. law the purchase of all contact lenses requires a valid contact lens prescription written by a qualified eye care practitioner. This includes plano, or “non-prescription,” colored contact lenses or special-effect lenses that are worn for cosmetic purposes only.
What is the best brand of contact lens?
The Acuvue brand is one of the most highly recommended and top selling contact lens brands available. There is a good chance that you have seen commercials on television for Acuvue contact lenses.
What is the thinnest lens for high prescriptions?
1.74 index lenses are the thinnest lenses for high prescriptions available. These ultra-light, ultra-sleek lenses are the thinnest kind developed yet, and accomodate the highest prescriptions possible.
What are the best color contact lenses?
If you have darker skin or warmer skin tones with yellow or golden undertones, then the most suitable colored contact lenses are hazel, honey, green or light brown. Alternatively, for people with cooler skin tones that have bluish undertones, the most popular eye color contact lenses are violet and blue.
