Dark Eyes

sgtpepper · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2005, 01:29 PM

I am interested in getting colored contact lenses, but I have very dark brown eyes. Are there colored lenses that can change my eyecolor?

And if so, how extremema change is possible?

harrychiling · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2005, 03:53 PM

They do make contact lenses that will change your eyecolor no matter how dark. The most options are available in the Ciba Freshlooks. You can find out more at:

www. freshlookcontacts.com

Chicano · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2005, 10:42 PM

I HIGHLY recommend Elegance Opaques.I have them in Light Blue and they look so natural.i have medium light brown eyes and these look so good on me.since im the only guy in my school who owns a pair of Elegance,every thinks they're my natural eye color(except for my friends that i've known 4 a long time). Everybody else uses Freshlook colorblends.i used to wear them and they look okay but i wanted a more natural looking contact.then somebody told me that paris hilton used colored contacts and i didnt believe it,b/c her eyes look so natural.so just like Electribe i did dome reseach on her contacts and i came across a contact forum(hi 'Blueeyes'!).I would ALSO RECOMMEND a Dr.check ur base curve b/c i use a 8.6 in freshlook,and Elegance come in 8.4 and 8.7,so i went up.BAD mistake.when i tried my elegances own they slid everywhere.so i did the the'ol hot water trick,and now they're pefect.

Chicano · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2005, 10:56 PM

Hey Electribe u should post some pix of ur gray Elegances.Those look sooo good on you!!those r gonna be the net one i order.Y tienes novio?

Electribe · #5 (**permalink**) 06-11-2005, 04:30 AM

heyyy Chicano!!!

So you know me from the other forum?

cool! I'm glad you bought them and liked them! They are OH SO COOL! I receive nothing but compliments each time I wear them... Okay I will post also some pictures of the Gray ones later. Hey, I'm new to this forum, does anybody read it often? I ask since I see very few posters. What was your nick on the other forum?

Oh, no tengo novio, estoy soltero

hehehe. Where are you from? I'm from Spain

harrychiling · #6 (**permalink**) 06-11-2005, 08:05 AM

The forum is read on a daily basis. If you have the money to spend on contacts and want the absolute best color lenses. The best option is to have your doctor fit you into your prefered daily or extended conventional lens and you can send it out to be colored. This way you can specify the diameter of color and the iris diameter. Keep in mind that this can get a little pricey. Here is a list of some companys.

Adventure in Colors
1(800)537-2845

Crystal Reflections Int'l Inc.
1(800)807-8722

Custom Color Contacts
1(800)598-2020

Specialty Tint
1(800)748-5500

These companys will only deal with proffesionals so print this out and ask your eye care proffesional if they would be able to order send a pair of lenses to any of the abovve mentioned companys for tinting. The cost of hand painted iris lenses can run your eye care practitioner around $300 and they are going to pass that cost along to you.

I will put together a file of different contact lens companies and all their color lenses offered and post it some time later this week. I will also include a full break down of all the companys that do custom color lenses and post that as well.

#7 (**permalink**) 06-11-2005, 10:58 AM

Hey guys...im kinda dumb maybe, but do you have to remove the vial lenses every night for cleaning or just once a week? And: where can you buy these? does anyone have a link?

Chicano · #8 (**permalink**) 06-11-2005, 11:48 AM

Elegence are daily wear conatct,u cant sleep wit them if thats wut ur askin.i heard of custom tinting contacts before,but then i got elegence and really havent been urged to get n-e-other kind of contact.Yo soy Cubano/Columbiano.como es possible que no tienes un novio? i didnt have a nick on the other foum,i was the one who posted a replie for that person who want to to kno about that tiffany-amber thieson.i was the one who said to not get the new NT.i just found this site yesterday.

Electribe · #9 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 01:52 PM

you can't sleep with them on, in fact you shouldn't sleep in no contacts, it's not safe, no matter they're night & day. I dont understand the need for sleeping on contacts. Is it that necessary? that can cause so much serious problems, even blindness due to lack of oxygen to the cornea (eye veins swell and you can become completely blind and that's called ipoxia, i'm not lying!)

Anyway, vial lenses are the ones with less oxygen transmission so you must NEVER sleep on them. Wear them from 6 to 10 hours and let your eyes rest and breathe.

Please try not to sleep on contacts, and only do it when strictly necessary and only with night & day-kind contacts (extended wear, usually made of silicone)

to chicano: hey, i dont have a boyfriend because i dont want right now. i prefer enjoying my singleness haha!

Please why dont you post some pics with your Elegance Light Blue on? Pleeease!

jamesbond · #10 (**permalink**) 07-20-2005, 08:49 PM

hi i am using acuve2 dia 14.0 bc8.7 my numbers -2.00 for both eyes .my eyes darjk brown color i decided take the color contack lenses my doctor give them the order durasof3 opaque green color
perfect eyes color but they are moving on the my eyes inside every blink time to muchh

i dont know what can i do right now which one nice for me ??

harrychiling · #11 (**permalink**) 12-22-2005, 12:09 AM

It is always recommended that you see an eye care provider for having lenses fit. Recently a new law passed making buying even the cosmetic non prescription contacts without seeing a doctor illegal. This is done to help protect your eyes from the myraid of complications that can occur from improper wear and care of lenses.

BTW jamesbond if you are wearing acuvue lenses than you should be able to just order the colored accuvue. Give your dopctor a call and ask if you can order accuvue colors.

leet · #12 (**permalink**) 02-07-2006, 04:55 PM

Hey, can you post pics of the other colors you have? I posted a post on this board with pics of me before and after my contacts. I have astigmatism so I am hoping to get an opaque toric lens this time around instead of these freshlook ones. I want violet so badly! I am going to Lens Crafters this week so I hope I can get the exact ones that I want.

INSIDE · #13 (**permalink**) 03-05-2006, 01:01 PM

It would be great if you can post pics of the other colors you have - I am going to my eye doctor this week so I hope I can get the exact ones that I want....

Lola · #14 (**permalink**) 04-03-2006, 05:26 PM

I currently have two pairs of Ciba Vision Elegance contacts, I have light green and the dark blue. The problem is that I wanted to buy another pair and I cannot find where to buy them online anymore. If anyone knows where I'd love to hear from you. In my search I stumbled on this forum and I figured I'd post my pics for anyone trying to make a decision. I have very dark brown eyes and sometimes wear the dark blue or the light green. Hope these pics are helpful.

Thanks ;-)
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Mable · #15 (**permalink**) 04-05-2006, 12:31 PM

Oh, wow. The blue lenses look great on you!

nateboy · #16 (**permalink**) 04-06-2006, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola

I currently have two pairs of Ciba Vision Elegance contacts, I have light green and the dark blue. The problem is that I wanted to buy another pair and I cannot find where to buy them online anymore. If anyone knows where I'd love to hear from you. In my search I stumbled on this forum and I figured I'd post my pics for anyone trying to make a decision. I have very dark brown eyes and sometimes wear the dark blue or the light green. Hope these pics are helpfull.

Thanks ;-)

Lola, I like the dark blue contact lenses - they look very natural

Lola, do you have a close up picture of you with it on?

UFbeachGirl · #17 (**permalink**) 04-26-2006, 09:00 PM

Hi Lola and Electribe,

Please HELP!

Where on earth can I purchase Ciba Vision Elegance?
I've looked all over the internet and can't track them down.

I have a current prescription from an eye care professional.

Thanx,
beachGirl

kazzk · #18 (**permalink**) 05-23-2006, 09:25 PM

ive been trying to find out what contacts she wears for ages i really want a pair they look great!

moomoo · #19 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006, 12:54 PM

where do you purchase these Elegance Opaques by CibaVision? are they the same as FreshLook colorblend (also made by ciba). I also tried going to their wedsite and i couldn't find the Elegance Opaques. nope.

moomoo · #20 (**permalink**) 05-24-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola

I currently have two pairs of Ciba Vision Elegance contacts, I have light green and the dark blue. The problem is that I wanted to buy another pair and I cannot find where to buy them online anymore. If anyone knows where I'd love to hear from you. In my search I stumbled on this forum and I figured I'd post my pics for anyone trying to make a decision. I have very dark brown eyes and sometimes wear the dark blue or the light green. Hope these pics are helpfull.

Thanks ;-)

where did you purchase them?

blueeyes · #21 (**permalink**) 08-20-2006, 07:05 PM

All,

I have found a very hard time finding Ciba Elegance contacts. I know they discontinued in US but I found a place online that got them from overseas.

Is the website and I ordered the blue contacts.. What a difference. And for me they are way easier on the eyes than the disposables.. They have them in all colors...

Hope this helps anyone out there...

blueeyes · #22 (**permalink**) 08-20-2006, 07:08 PM

I forgot to add, they are way lighter than the other brand contacts.. They are exactly like paris hiltons blue contacts..

I think they are more comfortable and a nicer color..

skippy · #23 (**permalink**) 09-09-2006, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueeyes

I forgot to add, they are way lighter than the other brand contacts.. They are exactly like paris hiltons blue contacts..

I think they are more comfortable and a nicer color..

Hi,yeah these are great for any eye color.I like them alot!

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skippy · #24 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 02:32 PM

Above were the grays and here are the same lenses in blue!

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Roachers · #25 (**permalink**) 09-15-2006, 12:40 AM

whats the website you got your contacts on?!? AND my base curve is 8.6 the website i found them on only come in 8.4 and 8.7 have any advice?!?

Ikiinti · #26 (**permalink**) 10-11-2006, 10:34 PM

Where can I get this lenses. They look amazing! Please post website... thank you!

eyes-eyes-eyes · #27 (**permalink**) 10-14-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikiinti

Where can I get this lenses. They look amazing! Please post website... thank you!

Lens.com has them at the lowest price... http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens280.asp

skippy · #28 (**permalink**) 10-16-2006, 06:03 PM

Hey also there is Natural Touch which is very similar to Elegance,though the pattern is slightly diff, it is also nice and dramatic.Save on lens,is good because i am nearsighted so im able to buy them in my prescription. Color is a bonus. These r also in the celebrity contacts w/Paris wearing them. So they can be compared for referance!

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taylor · #29 (**permalink**) 11-05-2006, 03:09 PM

i'll ask the same question here as i did in Skippy's thread in case no one sees that. Does anyone have any pictures of the elegance light blue ones in regular lighting, ie no flash. The flash makes the contacts look a lot lighter than they would in typical daily wear, unless you have a blinding light in your eyes all day. I'd like to see what others would see when looking at you in an averagely lit room. Thank you very much

indianguy · #30 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 02:46 PM

Electrictribe's Elegance Blue definitely look more realistic than Natural Touch. I tried the natural touch grey and literally threw then down the sink once I saw how fake they looked on me, mostly because I have big eyes so the dark ring was inside me normal iris perimeter.

Now Electribe you've got me all excited about getting the Elegance Grey! I am dark complected, but my eyes are not black, but a dark reddish brown color in sunlight. Right now I wear WJ Shadow Grey Complements, it will be cool to compare which ones look better on me. I know they won't look real, but who cares. I like subtle. Anyway, someone mentioned they got the Elegance Grey, can you post a picture??!?!?

Skippy are the GREY contacts you posted the NATURAL TOUCH or the ELEGANCE????

allsteve · #31 (**permalink**) 04-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Wow, those colors look great! I love the dark and defining outline around the color.

richita · #32 (**permalink**) 03-08-2009, 08:35 PM

Roachers, dont mess with your base curve, it can make contacts so uncomfortable

Eyeofharmony · #33 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UFbeachGirl

Hi Lola and Electribe,

Please HELP!

Where on earth can I purchase Ciba Vision Elegance?
I've looked all over the internet and can't track them down.

I have a current prescription from an eye care professional.

Thanx,
beachGirl

Hi BeachGirl,

Try clicking the red lens.com button at the top of this page. I looked there myself, but I didn't see "Ciba Vision Elegance." I found Ciba Vision, and also "Elegance Opaques (Natural Touch Opaque)" when I did a search for "Elegance." Are you sure you have your title correct?

I hope that helps.

EyeofHarmony

Eyeofharmony · #34 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electribe

you can't sleep with them on, in fact you shouldn't sleep in no contacts, it's not safe, no matter they're night & day. I don't understand the need for sleeping on contacts. Is it that necessary? that can cause so much serious problems, even blindness due to lack of oxygen to the cornea (eye veins swell and you can become completely blind and that's called ipoxia, i'm not lying!)

Anyway, vial lenses are the ones with less oxygen transmission so you must NEVER sleep on them. Wear them from 6 to 10 hours and let your eyes rest and breathe.

Please try not to sleep on contacts, and only do it when strictly necessary and only with night & day-kind contacts (extended wear, usually made of silicone)

Hi Electribe,

It's true that bad things can happen when you wear daily contacts overnight, but wearing contact lenses that are intended for extended wear are perfectly safe to wear overnight as long as you follow your doctor's instructions.

As for your "ipoxia," I think you mean "hypoxia," which is a lack of oxygen to the cornea. It can lead to blurred vision and pain, but it rarely causes blindness. In most cases people take their contacts out due to the pain before any permanent damage is done.

That being said, I agree with you that sleeping in contact lenses isn't really necessary, and nothing bad will happen if you take your extended wear contacts out every night, except they won't last as long.

Remember kids, your eye doctor is your best source of information about contact lenses in your particular eyes.

Eyeofharmony · #35 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moomoo

where do you purchase these Elegance Opaques by CibaVision? are they the same as FreshLook colorblend (also made by ciba). I also tried going to their wedsite and i couldn't find the Elegance Opaques. nope.

You can buy Elegance Opaque (also known as Natural Touch Opaque) contact lenses from www.lens.com, sponsor of this forum. All you have to do is click on the big red button on the top right corner of this page, or use the link below for the direct approach.

http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens280.asp

Let me know if you find what you're looking for, okay?

OK, I guess I'm finished meddling.

peterzeller · #36 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 06:00 AM

And what about a pale white colored lenses on really dark brown eyes, almost black! Will it work?

hot dogz · #37 (**permalink**) 07-17-2009, 02:23 AM

UPDATED POST:

I have searched the net for weeks on end trying to find natural looking coloured lenses for dark eyes.
I recently tried several pair from the extensive TUTTI range, very comfortable but for light eyes only.
Elegance looks like they may be idea however, they are now discontinued.
The replacement is called Freshlook colourblends.

I have just found out the lenses were Waicon Tri-kolor light grey.
I am getting 1 x order from o/s and selling them to whoever wants them as they are so hard to get.
click on my username to see my homepage with the Waicon & Solotica listings.

heidi · #38 (**permalink**) 02-04-2010, 10:45 PM

hidrocharme ice, my eyes are dark brown

hot dogz · #39 (**permalink**) 02-04-2010, 11:54 PM

I am now selling the Solotica range of Naturals.
It's a better price to import/re-sell and more extensive colour range.
And as good as Waicon.

HorseLuvr · #40 (**permalink**) 02-05-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heidi

hidrocharme ice, my eyes are dark brown

Hey Heidi,

I saw this picture in another thread along with a couple of others. I think this one was my favorite. I like your smile and the contacts look good, too. Not too fake from this distance.

venalelixir · #41 (**permalink**) 02-06-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseLuvr

Hey Heidi,

I saw this picture in another thread along with a couple of others. I think this one was my favorite. I like your smile and the contacts look good, too. Not too fake from this distance.

Me looks pretty fake because the browns showing too mich, the limbal ring sort of gives it away too. You're better of with the hidrocor ocres or mels. There's nothing worse than everyone knowing you're wearing contacts. Like with mepersonally, it's either natural or not at all.

kmoanig · #42 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 08:21 PM

I'm personally a huge fan of Solotica's Natural Colors. When I wear them I get complimented on having nice eyes all the time.

Here are some pictures of my eyes with and without Solotica's Natural Colors in Mel(Honey)

hot dogz · #43 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 08:41 PM

Sorry dont mean to be rude but your camera is not the best darl.
I have a Cannon that is taking shocking pics like this and i have borrowed the work camera on several occassions until I brave buying another.
The Mel Naturals should look more along these lines in natural light.

mel5.jpg

kmoanig · #44 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot dogz

Sorry dont mean to be rude but your camera is not the best darl.
I have a Cannon that is taking shocking pics like this and i have borrowed the work camera on several occassions until I brave buying another.
The Mel Naturals should look more along these lines in natural light.

Attachment 11522

Haha, it's okay, I know. It's the camera on my phone. I'm currently too poor to buy a real camera