Some theatrical contact lenses are mass-produced
and don’t cost a fortune. You can get cheap theatrical
contacts from online retailers who sell discount costume
contact lenses.
Where can I get prescription theatrical contacts?
The best place to get prescription theatrical contact
lenses is from reputable online retailers. This way you
can save more than 50 % off the doctor’s office
price.
If you need vision correction,
but theatrical contact lenses you like are available only
in plano (no corrective power) you can still wear them.
It won’t damage your eyes in any way, you just won’t
see any better than you normally see without your corrective
contact lenses or glasses.
Warning!
Costume shops and flea markets also sell cheap
theatrical contact lenses. However it is a very bad
idea to buy your costume contacts there. Any contact lens
(even non prescription costume lens) is a medical device.
You should be particularly careful, if places like that
sell no brand theatrical contact lenses. Most paints are
highly toxic and when come in contact with the delicate
surface of your eye can cause irritation. So the lenses
might look spectacular, but be quite dangerous for your
eyes.
Large contact lens manufacturers like Cooper Vision (they
produce Crazy
lenses) make sure that the paint is wrapped inside
the safe material and actually doesn’t touch your
eye. So brand name lenses like Wild Eyes and Crazy lenses
are safe.
