How to Choose Colored Contacts for Dark Eyes

Contact lenses are used for many reasons. Some people use them for medical reasons in order to see better. Others use them for cosmetic purposes to add a different look to their eyes. If you are choosing contacts and have dark eyes there are several factors you should take into consideration.

Instructions

• 1

  Look carefully at your eyes. Use a mirror for this purpose if possible. Note the exact colors of your eyes. Your eyes may be a sole color or a mixture of colors such as blue and green. Darker colored eyes often have lighter flecks in them such as gold or even a light blue.

• 2

  Decide what kind of effect you want from the contact lenses. If you have darker eyes you will be able to change the color of your eyes with contact lenses to a certain degree but not entirely. You will not be able to able make very dark brown eyes look light blue with colored contact lenses for example.

• 3

  Work with an eye doctor. An eye doctor can help make sure that you contact lenses are fitted correctly. You want to make sure that you also know how to use the contact lenses and maintain them so you don't get an eye infection. An eye doctor can help you find the colored contact lenses that will give you the effect you want from the colored contact lenses.