Theatrical Contact Lenses
The stars of the famous West End and Broadway
musical the “Cats” must have been perhaps the first ones to use
theatrical contact lenses. To capture the cat-like
effect appearance, characters like Grizzabella, Alonzo, and
Asparagus and may others may have used theatrical contact lenses in
convincing a feline-like look.
Theatrical contact lenses are
en vogue among thespians whether in a fantasy or horror themed
plays. These contact lenses are a must commodity among costume and
make-up directors. The CATS characters surely have worn theatrical
contact lenses to enhance the looks and help convey their
characters.
Theatre artist use theatrical contact lenses
even without having any eye refraction problems like astigmatism,
presbyopia or myopia. These contact lenses are safe to use because
some are made for special effects purposes only and nothing more.
However, there are those theatrical contact lenses that have
corrective power capability. So those artists who worry that their
vision might be affected don’t have to worry at all.
Any contact lenses including those used for
theatrical special effects should be used with extra care. Regular
cleaning is very necessary and constant lubrication is important.
So like every after performance the contact lenses must be cleaned
thoroughly using the only prescribed contact lens cleaning
solutions or disinfectant before they are used again.
The advice of an eye care specialist is
important in every purchase of contact lenses regardless of the
purpose. Only eye doctors know the exact specification of the
contact lenses to be used after an eye examination. This is to
ensure that the eyes are protected from the possible negative
effects of using contact lenses including theatrical. This is also
to avoid eye irritations that are caused by the materials used in
the production of contact lenses, which usually happens among the
first-time users. Contact lenses are delicate thin pieces made of
soft hydrogel material. Careful handling in insertion on or removal
from the cornea is important to protect them from tearing
apart.
The WildEyes from CIBA Vision is one of the
popular names of special contact lenses available in the market.
This brand is distributed among eye care shops in the US. When
buying your new pair of contacts make sure that the ones you are
dealing with are operating legally and are selling the ones
approved by FDA.
Theatrical contact lenses when used properly and
with the right prescription from an eye care professional will
surely give the special effects that they vowed to bring without
harming the eyes of the users. It makes the character of a play on
stage or in movies look convincingly real. They enhance the images
portrayed by an artist while complimenting the costumes worn and
the props used in every performance.
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