Color Contacts for Astigmatism

Before getting into detail about color contacts for astigmatism, we must have a clear idea about what exactly is astigmatism? Astigmatism is an eye problem that is related to the irregular shape and function of the cornea. The shape of the cornea, in this condition, is somewhat like that of a football and as a result light rays fall on two different points of the cornea instead of one center point, thus causing blurred vision. Even trauma or injury may bring about a similar condition. This condition makes the vision slightly blurred, which is often unnoticeable at first.

Besides adults, even children can be affected by this condition. A few tests that help determine this disorder includes the astigmatism dial, a visual activity test, and several medical instruments like a keratometer and a keratoscope. After diagnosis, the two options of treating this problem are wearing vision correction glasses or contact lenses. People with astigmatism are recommended against soft contact lenses as they may take the shape of the abnormal cornea without correcting it due to their soft texture, hence what you need is a lens that will stay in shape and correct the problem such as is found with gas permeable lenses.

Colored Lens for Astigmatic Eyes

Advancement in lens has come a long way since just a few years ago, where people didn't even have the option of normal contact lens to correct their astigmatism, leave alone colored lens. Today, toric lens are supposed to be the best suited for astigmatic eyes. These lenses are made from the same material as regular contacts but they are different in their shape and design. They are very effective as far as vision correction is concerned, and they are just as available as regular contact lenses too.

There are two types of contact lenses for astigmatism that are created on the basis of different angles on which the toric lenses are made. They are for astigmatism and hyperopia or myopia. For stability, these contact lenses do not rotate inside the eyes. Just like regular lenses, contact lenses for astigmatism are also available with different features like colored, multi-focal, bifocal, and disposable contacts for astigmatism. Plano (lenses not having vision correction power) contacts are useless and not very popular for astigmatism. The few brands that offer the best color contacts are Freshlook, PureVision, and Acuvue.

Due to the nature of the colored lens that fit astigmatic eyes, you will be expected to pay more than the price of a normal eye lens, as much as 25-30% more. Besides toric lens, the other option being gas permeable lens that are rigid and keep the lens in place, though nowadays you do get soft contact lens too that are designed specifically for this condition. Gas permeable lenses are great because they allow the cornea to breathe which is really important for good eye health.

Other than that, there are three definitive kinds of tints available when it comes to color contacts for astigmatism, they are the best-

Enhancement Tint
These kinds of color tints are solid but translucent at the same time. These come in dark shades and do not change with the color of the eyes. Enhancement tint color contacts are best for people with light colored eyes and also for people who want a more intense eye color.

Visibility Tint
Visibility tint color lenses for astigmatism come with a hint of several light eye color shades added to them. Light blue and light green being favorites, visibility tint contacts are better for removal and insertion of the lenses as they are visible to astigmatic eyes too.

Tincture Motley
There are loads of other color contacts for astigmatism available that can be selected as per the preference of the person. These are basically deeper color tints that help to change the eye color with another suitable solid eye color. Most popular amongst them being green, blue, hazel, honey, violet, amethyst, gray, and brown.

Two things to consider here are (i) choosing the best color to suit your skin, and (ii) Don't buy contact lenses without prescription. As far as skin tone and color is concerned, darker skin tones must choose bright colored contacts for astigmatism while people with bluish-red undertones, must opt for warm toned color contacts for astigmatism. People with natural brown eyes may choose something like a green, violet, or a blue which would blend perfectly well with their eyes.

Your eyes are one of the most precious parts of your body, treat them well and don't try to abuse them by experimenting with contacts that you're not sure of. Obtain a prescription from a registered optometrist and then purchase a color lens for your astigmatic eyes only from a known brand such as Freshlook, Acuvue, or PureVision.