Woman Wearing Gold Contacts

Do Gold Contact Lenses Exist?

Are gold contact lenses something you can find? Sort of, but perhaps not quite like you picture.

Most contacts that are marketed as gold colored are more like yellow or brown. A few try to replicate the metallic look you think of when you imagine “gold.” But the effect is from patterns printed on the lenses instead of a real metallic finish.

I’ll walk you through what’s available and alternatives to gold contacts to try!

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Custom Contact Lenses: Who Needs Them & Are They Worth It?

Most contact lenses come in a set range of prescriptions and sizes. Your eye doctor gives you the numbers you need, and you can choose a lens that matches those specifications.

Custom contact lenses are different. They’re made to fit your specific eyes, and they can be an option when standard lenses don’t provide the right prescription, fit, or vision.

But who actually needs custom contact lenses? And are they worth the extra money and effort needed to get them fitted?

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