Mirrored Contact Lenses | Are They Safe?

Fashion contact lenses are very much like regular contacts in the way they are placed in the eye and how they are removed. The similarities really end there though. While some mirrored contact lenses can be made to fill a perscription, many times the fashion lenses are for cosmetic purposes only.

The manufacturing process of getting the mirror (or other cosmetic) coating on the lenses dramatically alters the health performance of the lenses. Mirrored contact lenses significantly reduce the amount of oxygen which reaches the surface of the eye for absorbtion. What this means is that people wearing fashion contact lenses need to monitor very carefully how long they wear the lenses in order to reduce the risk of eye damage. Typically this type of lens should not be worn for more than 8 hours.

Lastly - most of these fashion contact lenses should not be used for more than one year after breaking the seal on the new lenses.

Mirrored contact lenses are like other lenses, and as a result can cause a variety of eye injuries and conditions. Lens wear can cause infection, redness, corneal ulcer and or other problems if not used and cared for properly.
Untreated infections and other injuries can lead to corneal scarring, which can lead to vision impairment. In extreme cases, corneal ulcer can result in blindness and eye loss.
Other risks include conjunctivitis; corneal edema; allergic reaction; abrasion; and reduction in visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and other visual functions, resulting in interference with driving and other activities.
Always consult your eye doctor whenever you have questions about the health of your eyes.

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