If you've ever wanted a different eye color—whether for one night on Halloween or life—colored contact lenses might seem a perfect choice. They're temporary, they come in a huge range of styles, and in many cases, they're not very expensive. But ordering one-size-fits-all decorative contact lenses online is a mistake, and you might find yourself paying dearly for this decision. Colorado River Eye Care in Bullhead City, Arizona, warns against buying contact lenses of any kind without a prescription, especially if your eyesight is perfectly normal.

The truth is contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. Everyone's eyes are slightly different shapes and sizes. Putting in the wrong size contact lens in your eyes can cause it to stick to your eye causing it to become nearly impossible to remove. Also, a poorly made, poorly fitted contact lens can scratch your cornea, introduce infections, and cause permanent blindness. Is it worth the risk to have green eyes instead of brown?

Because of the dangers of non-prescription contact lenses, it is against the law to sell them. Contact lenses are not cosmetics or novelties; they're a medical device. When unlicensed retailers sell them without prescriptions, they are operating illegally.

Fortunately, there are still options for decorative contact lenses. While non-prescriptions contacts are dangerous, contacts prescribed by an optometrist after a comprehensive eye exam are safe when used as directed and cared for properly. Colored prescription contacts are available from several sources. Even better, you can get a prescription even if you have no problems with your eyesight; your optometrist will still measure your eye to ensure a fit, and will simply prescribe a pair of lenses with no vision correction.

If you think you’d like to change the color of your eyes, even temporarily, contact Colorado River Eye Care today to schedule an appointment. You can reach them at (928) 758-2020 or contact them through their website.