{"id":5690,"date":"2026-03-03T14:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/?p=5690"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:17:14","slug":"how-to-wear-colored-contact-lenses-safely-for-st-patricks-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/how-to-wear-colored-contact-lenses-safely-for-st-patricks-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wear Colored Contact Lenses Safely For St. Patrick&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5690\" class=\"elementor elementor-5690\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a462ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a462ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a853f9a\" data-id=\"a853f9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71e968 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"a71e968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a71e968\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a71e968\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__a71e968\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f167f54\" data-id=\"f167f54\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7990bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7990bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day is a popular time for celebrations and festive costumes. Many people look for green <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/\" title=\"contact lenses\">contact lenses<\/a> to enhance their appearance during holiday events. While changing your eye color can be an exciting way to complete a look, you must prioritize the health of your eyes. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/color\/\">colored lenses<\/a> requires the same level of care and professional oversight as standard vision correction.<\/p><p>The market for cosmetic lenses expands significantly in March as shoppers search for temporary style changes. However, many people do not realize that all contact lenses are classified as medical devices by the government. This means that even if you do not need vision correction, you still require a valid prescription from an eye care professional. Following the proper safety protocols allows you to enjoy the holiday festivities with total confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90dd6a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90dd6a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Safety Requirements\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818b196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"818b196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a safe routine before the holiday festivities begin helps you avoid ocular irritation. You should follow these specific professional guidelines when selecting your holiday look.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/vision-test\/\" title=\"eye exam\">eye exam<\/a> to verify your correct lens size<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain a valid prescription even if you do not need vision correction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase lenses only from authorized and reputable retailers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the specific wearing schedule provided by your doctor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using novelty or costume lenses from unauthorized sources<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the expiration date on every package before opening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard any lens that appears damaged or torn immediately<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34008d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34008d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why You Need a Professional Prescription\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fde95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02fde95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception is that decorative or colored lenses are one size fits all products. Every eye has a unique shape and curvature that requires a specific lens fit. If a lens is too tight, it can restrict the flow of oxygen to the cornea. If it is too loose, it can cause constant friction and lead to painful scratches on the surface of the eye. Verifying the fit of your lenses is a mandatory step for preventing long term damage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a contact lens exam, a doctor measures the surface of your eye to determine the base curve and diameter you need. They also evaluate your tear film to see if the lens material is a functional match for your eye chemistry. This professional guidance is the only way to verify that your colored lenses are safe for wear. Purchasing lenses without a prescription from unauthorized retailers like novelty shops or street vendors is a significant risk to your ocular health.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdab779 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdab779\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Different Types Of Colored Lenses\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ced3af3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ced3af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/color-disposable\/\" title=\"Colored Contact Lenses\">Colored contact lenses<\/a> come in various styles to achieve different visual effects. Understanding these options helps you select the product that delivers the look you want while maintaining clear sight.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visibility tints are light colors that help you find the lens in your case<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancement tints are translucent and designed to intensify your natural eye color<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opaque tints are solid colors that can completely change dark eyes to green or blue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costume lenses feature dramatic patterns or colors for theatrical effects<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note, you should always verify that the brand you choose is approved by the regulatory authorities. Established manufacturers such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/alcon\/\">Alcon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/johnson-johnson\/\">Johnson and Johnson<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produce high quality colored lenses that meet strict safety standards. These products use advanced materials that allow oxygen to reach the eye while keeping the color pigment away from the corneal surface.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79336dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79336dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risks Of Using Illegal Costume Lenses\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a5d8b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a5d8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Illegal lenses are frequently sold in packaging that looks professional but they do not meet medical standards. These lenses may use low quality dyes that can leak onto the eye or block oxygen flow. Wearing unauthorized costume lenses can lead to serious complications such as corneal ulcers and severe infections. In some cases, these issues can result in permanent vision loss or the need for surgery.<\/p><p>Many unauthorized retailers do not provide instructions on how to clean or handle the lenses. This lack of information increases the likelihood of contamination from bacteria or fungi. When you buy through a reputable source such as 1-800 GET-LENS, you receive products that have undergone rigorous testing. Protecting your eyes from these risks is far more noteworthy than saving a few dollars on a holiday accessory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6f95e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca6f95e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hygiene Habits For Holiday Events\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91b2ddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91b2ddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday parties frequently involve crowded environments and late nights which can impact your lens hygiene. Maintaining a disciplined routine is a fundamental requirement for preventing irritation during St. Patrick&#8217;s Day celebrations.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes or lenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply your makeup after inserting your lenses to prevent particles from getting trapped<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use only fresh multipurpose solution to clean and store your lenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove your colored lenses immediately if you notice redness or discomfort<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard your lenses according to the replacement schedule on the package<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never share your colored lenses with friends or family members<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing lenses is one of the fastest ways to spread serious eye infections. Even if a lens has been cleaned, microscopic organisms can remain on the material. Always treat your lenses as a personal medical item that is unique to your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ba014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0ba014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comparison Of Popular Colored Lens Brands\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8590bdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8590bdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; line-height:1.55; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:18px; color:#333;\">\n  <colgroup>\n    <col style=\"width:28%;\">\n    <col style=\"width:36%;\">\n    <col style=\"width:36%;\">\n  <\/colgroup>\n\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Lens Brand<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Replacement Cycle<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Main Feature<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800contacts.com\/lens\/air-optix-colors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Optix Colors<\/a>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Monthly 30 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">High breathability silicone hydrogel<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800contacts.com\/lens\/freshlook-colorblends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreshLook Colorblends<\/a>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Biweekly 14 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Natural looking three in one technology<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800contacts.com\/lens\/acuvue-define\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acuvue Define<\/a>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Daily 24 Hours<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Enhances natural radiance and shine<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800contacts.com\/lens\/dailies-colors-30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dailies Colors<\/a>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Daily 24 Hours<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Convenience of a fresh pair every day<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800contacts.com\/lens\/freshlook-one-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreshLook One Day<\/a>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Daily 24 Hours<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 10px; vertical-align:top;\">Natural green tints for single use<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7606780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7606780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Removing Lenses Before The Night Ends\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7617d3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7617d3f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-250b607\" data-id=\"250b607\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452ce70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"452ce70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is easy to forget about your eye care after a long day of festivities. However, sleeping in colored lenses that are not designed for overnight wear is a major hazard. When you sleep, your eyelids are closed and oxygen flow is already reduced. Adding a contact lens to this environment creates a breeding ground for bacteria.<br \/>Make it a mandatory part of your routine to remove your lenses before you go to bed. If you have been wearing them for many hours, use a few rewetting drops to hydrate the lenses before removal. This makes the process smoother and prevents the lens from sticking to the cornea. Verifying that your eyes have a chance to breathe overnight supports their natural recovery and keeps them white for the next day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e3457a\" data-id=\"8e3457a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c10091a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c10091a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/remving-contact-lens-before-bedtime.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5696\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/remving-contact-lens-before-bedtime.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/remving-contact-lens-before-bedtime-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/remving-contact-lens-before-bedtime-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/remving-contact-lens-before-bedtime-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e179df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e179df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Handling Makeup And Colored Lenses<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cf8a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74cf8a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Festive celebrations frequently involve heavy makeup or face paint. You must be cautious when applying these products near your eyes. Using oil based cosmetics can leave a film on your colored lenses that is difficult to remove. This film can cause blurry vision and make the lenses feel uncomfortable.<\/p><p>Select water based or hypoallergenic products whenever possible. If you use face paint for a St. Patrick&#8217;s Day look, verify that it is safe for the eye area. Always take your lenses out before you begin the makeup removal process at the end of the night. This prevents the oils and chemicals in the remover from contaminating the lens material. Following these simple steps delivers a safer and more pleasant experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c7785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c7785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consulting Your Doctor For Holiday Style<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c34a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40c34a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in trying green lenses for the holiday, schedule an appointment with your eye doctor now. They can provide a trial pair and teach you how to insert and remove the lenses properly. This is a significant step for anyone who is new to wearing contacts. Your doctor can also verify that your eyes are healthy enough for lens wear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your professional fitting and a valid prescription, you can order your lenses with total peace of mind. Online ordering makes it simple to get the specific shades of green you want for the holiday. By combining professional advice with high quality products, you can make St. Patrick&#8217;s Day a fun and safe celebration for your vision.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e1d00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8e1d00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-699a5a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"699a5a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA. Decorative Contact Lenses and Eye Safety (fda.gov\/medical-devices\/contact-lenses). 2024.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAO. Risks of Counterfeit Costume Lenses (aao.org\/eye-health\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyeglasses\/\" title=\"glasses\">glasses<\/a>-contacts). 2024.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC. Contact Lens Wear and Hygiene Habits (cdc.gov\/contactlenses). 2025.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AOA. Eye Health and Cosmetic Lenses (aoa.org\/healthy-eyes). 2025.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic. Preventing Eye Infections from Contacts (mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle). 2024.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Learn how to wear colored contact lenses safely for St. Patricks Day. 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