Color Contacts without a prescription

First of all when discussing color contacts and a prescription it's important to distinguish between the 2 major types of color contacts.  Those that correct vision and those that simply change a person's eye color.  Vision correcting color contacts require a prescription (same country delivery) to determine how much correction is required.  Color contacts that only change eye color should also be fitted by a trained eye doctor so that they can determine baseline and curvature so that the lenses will fit properly.

Is it perfectly legal to order color contacts on-line without a prescription if you live in the United States?  It is not legal for a US based company to sell and ship color contacts to a US address without a prescription.  That means a possible alternative source to buy color contacts, like many prescription drugs, could be Canada and the UK.

Check out the link below if you wish to get a new supply of color contacts without going back to the Doctor each year BUT... please use some common sense... If you are like many of the people we come in contact with and you wear glasses part time and your prescription has not changed in 5 or more years going back to the eye doctors may be a hassle you would just as soon avoid.  If you are unsure of your prescription or it's been a while since you've had an eye exam do the smart thing and cough up the money to go have an exam.  As mentioned above if you are looking to try non-vision correcting color contacts for the first time and you were hoping you didn't need a prescription you really need to get a fitting so you know what to order.

A simple but comprehensive introductory to colored contacts.

Provides a good high-level, not too technical overview on the science that makes colored contact lenses possible.  It also provides background and the differences between vision correcting color contacts that require a prescription and non-corrective color contacts that you can wear after a fitting. Also discusses the 3 current technologies that make colored contacts a reality... visibility tints, enhancement tints, and opaque color tints.

If you are thinking of buying color contacts then visit this site to read the full article for more information on colored contacts.

http://coolcolorcontacts.blogspot.com/

Very cool website from established company specializing in prosthetic lenses and special eye effects, more than just run of the mill color contacts.  The special color contacts will require a current prescription and office visit.

From the Custom Contacts web site....

• Our lenses are the top choice of make-up artists in the entertainment industry seeking natural color changes and unique eye effects
• We have more than 25years of experience providing cosmetic lenses, prosthetic lenses and special eye effects
• Prescription and nonprescription lenses are available in any +/- power (no astigmatism)

Visit their site at http://www.customcontacts.com

Color Contacts without a prescription from Canada.  Try www.globallens.com if you know your prescription but don't have a current copy.  As mentioned in the paragraphs above please use common sense when purchasing products you stick in your eyes.  If you are unsure about anything related to your prescription please see a vision specialist.

March 2009 Special: Buy 7 boxes of contacts and get the 8th box FREE.

Color Contact Lenses without a prescription from the UK.  Try the .co.uk version of Lensway at http://www.lensway.co.uk if you know your prescription but don't have a current copy.  As mentioned in the paragraphs above please use common sense when purchasing products you stick in your eyes.  If you are unsure about anything related to your prescription please see a vision specialist.

PROS: Per their website they ship to the US and other countries worldwide and per their own FAQs, below, they don't validate if a client has a valid prescription, although they suggest of course that you should have a prescription and keep it current. Large selection of color contacts.

CONS: Ship time to US will be slower and a bit more expensive but prices are competetive.

From http://www.lensway.co.uk website...

Color Contact Lenses without a prescription from Europe.  Try http://www.opticalinstitute.com if you know your prescription but don't have a current copy.  As mentioned in the paragraphs above please use common sense when purchasing products you stick in your eyes.  If you are unsure about anything related to your prescription please see a vision specialist.

PROS: Per their website they ship to the US and other countries worldwide and per their own FAQs, below, they don't validate if a client has a valid prescription.

CONS: Prices are higher and ship time to US will be slower and a bit more expensive.

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From www.opticalinstitute.com website...

Non prescription color or colored contacts are becoming increasingly popular.  They are available in a wide array of colors and patterns.  Technically these contacts should not be ordered online without a prescription even though many are sold that do not correct vision.  The main reason for this is that the size and shape of contacts can vary from one individual to the next and the only way to determine the proper values for diameter and base curve is to have a fitting by an optician.

Videos, Photos, Samples of non prescription colored contacts...

Check out this cool YouTube video showing over 200 cool non prescription colored contact lenses courtesy of Discount Contact Lenses.  Contact Lenses without prescription video.

Another video of color contacts or Halloween contact lenses courtesy of Coastal Contacts.  Non prescription color contacts samples.

If you have a current prescription or plan on getting one soon and want the best current on-line deal check out these promotions below.

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