Soleko Queen Color - Perla (on dark brown eyes)

SoniaF · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 11:34 PM

I wasn't sure what category I should've posted this, so I apologize in advance for posting this in the wrong section.

Anyway, I have recently received my Soleko Perlas in the mail. I'm asian so my eyes are the darkest of brown you can imagine. I really like the color of these lenses. So I will go ahead and post the pros/cons!

Pros:
- Color is very very opaque. It comes out WHITE in the vials but it magically blends in with your natural eye color to make it blue.
- Has a diameter of 14.0 mm so it doesn't enlarge your iris.

Cons:
- Has a base curve of 8.7 which doesn't suit my eyes very well, hence making it less comfortable.
- I'm not a big fan of the patterning on the lens itself, although it still looks "natural" from afar.
- The pupil hole is way too large for my taste. This is a great lens to wear at night so it's more natural looking but it would look odd during a sunny day.

Overall, I'm liking these lens for the color ONLY, I'm not too fond of the comfort and pupil hole

The first picture was taken indoors with a desk lamp on.
The second and third picture was again taken indoors with natural light.

P.S. I will be adding more pictures soon!

Unicorn3 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SoniaF

I wasn't sure what category I should've posted this, so I apologize in advance for posting this in the wrong section.

Anyway, I have recently received my Soleko Perlas in the mail. I'm asian so my eyes are the darkest of brown you can imagine. I really like the color of these lenses. So I will go ahead and post the pros/cons!

Pros:
- Color is very very opaque. It comes out WHITE in the vials but it magically blends in with your natural eye color to make it blue.
- Has a diameter of 14.0 mm so it doesn't enlarge your iris.

Cons:
- Has a base curve of 8.7 which doesn't suit my eyes very well, hence making it less comfortable.
- I'm not a big fan of the patterning on the lens itself, although it still looks "natural" from afar.
- The pupil hole is way too large for my taste. This is a great lens to wear at night so it's more natural looking but it would look odd during a sunny day.

Overall, I'm liking these lens for the color ONLY, I'm not too fond of the comfort and pupil hole

The first picture was taken indoors with a desk lamp on.
The second and third picture was again taken indoors with natural light.

P.S. I'm reposting pictures soon!

Hi SoniaF. Thanks for your review. I like a good detailed review, and pros and cons are a bonus.

I have a question, though. Why do you have an 8.7 base curve if it doesn't fit you very well? Is that the only BC they come in?

SoniaF · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn3

Hi SoniaF. Thanks for your review. I like a good detailed review, and pros and cons are a bonus.

I have a question, though. Why do you have an 8.7 base curve if it doesn't fit you very well? Is that the only BC they come in?

Hey there!

I have a BC of around 8.2 so a BC of 8.7 was a big jump for me. Yes, the soleko perla only came in a 8.7 BC which is too bad! Same with freshlook colorblends, I believe. I have never tried the Freshlook series but I would imagine they would feel as uncomfortable as the Soleko ones.

The most comfortable color lenses I currently own are the Acuvue 2 Opaques! Their BC is 8.2 (or 8.3 I forgot) but I can barely feel them on my eyes even after wearing them for hours!

Type40 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SoniaF

Hey there!

I have a BC of around 8.2 so a BC of 8.7 was a big jump for me. Yes, the soleko perla only came in a 8.7 BC which is too bad! Same with freshlook colorblends, I believe. I have never tried the Freshlook series but I would imagine they would feel as uncomfortable as the Soleko ones.

The most comfortable color lenses I currently own are the Acuvue 2 Opaques! Their BC is 8.2 (or 8.3 I forgot) but I can barely feel them on my eyes even after wearing them for hours!

Hi SoniaF.

Those contacts look nice, but I'm concerned about that base curve. I don't know how you even got contact lenses with a base curve of 8.7 if you need 8.2. My guess is you didn't get a prescription for those 8.7 lenses from your eye doctor. Do they fit comfortably? You seem pretty happy in the pictures. Your eyes don't look watery or red. I still think you should wear the proper size, though.

nicole420pm · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Type40

Hi SoniaF.

Those contacts look nice, but I'm concerned about that base curve. I don't know how you even got contact lenses with a base curve of 8.7 if you need 8.2. My guess is you didn't get a prescription for those 8.7 lenses from your eye doctor. Do they fit comfortably? You seem pretty happy in the pictures. Your eyes don't look watery or red. I still think you should wear the proper size, though.

Solekos are from Italy - so no she didn't get a prescription for them!
Usually you can wear a range of BC's - it depends on the material of the lens.
However 8.2 to 8.7 is a bit of a jump, as the OP said, so they are a bit too flat for her eyes....hence the sliding.

If you are wearing 8.2 BC comfortably then you shouldn't go above a 8.4 or 8.5..........which sucks bc the "one size fits most" BC is usually 8.6 or 8.7!

Scienceguy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SoniaF

Hey there!

I have a BC of around 8.2 so a BC of 8.7 was a big jump for me. Yes, the soleko perla only came in a 8.7 BC which is too bad! Same with freshlook colorblends, I believe. I have never tried the Freshlook series but I would imagine they would feel as uncomfortable as the Soleko ones.

The most comfortable color lenses I currently own are the Acuvue 2 Opaques! Their BC is 8.2 (or 8.3 I forgot) but I can barely feel them on my eyes even after wearing them for hours!

What's the latest, SoniaF? Have you tried any new brands lately?