Novelty Contacts FAQs

No. Your lenses prescription cannot be transferred to purchase Novelty lenses. Your eye care provider is the only one authorized to give a lens or contact lens prescription.

Yes, Novelty Lenses are commonly used in popular movies to create a scary effect. Our line of movie themed Novelty lenses are designed to create looks similar to vampires, Darth Maul, the Living Dead, Darth Vader, Happy Leprechaun and other characters popular in haunting themed movies.

Yes, Novelty lenses can be worn in at the same time as prescription lenses. Those with a prescription can wear the lenses behind their glasses. Novelty lenses are best taken care of when a proper cleaning routine is in place, similar to the cleaning routine of normal lenses.

Scleral lenses are designed to conceal the sclera, or white part, of the eye. Covering the white part of the eye results in a terrifying look often associated with zombies or Fremen from the science fiction movie Dune.

Yes?in fact, they have been approved by the FDA as healthy lenses to wear when worn in the proper way. 1800GetLens.com sells Novelty lenses alongside other high quality, approved lenses.

Yes. You can order as many lenses as you would like with your prescription, as it was written for the type of contact lens. We encourage customers to try various designs.

Yes. We verify the contact lens prescription of all U.S. customers in order to ensure we comply with prescription regulations.

Patients with a stigmatism can wear Novelty lenses for short periods of time. However, Novelty lenses are not currently offered in toric parameters, so patients will need to contact their eye doctor to determine which non-toric prescription might be the best fit. We suggest if you have astigmatism, you avoid our Novelty lenses that require a precise orientation on the eye. Some designs, like the Banshee, are oriented upward and down so this design would not be a good fit and will end up looking out of place. Lenses like our Vader model that doesn't have a specific orientation, or scleral lenses that won't move, might be the best option.

Yes, if the lens design is machine made, and therefore able to be corrected. Many of our designs are hand-painted and currently only available without correction. 1800GetLens.com offers an assortment of designs, colors and prescriptions. Order early as we approach Halloween because the collection of Novelty lenses powers is likely to reduce.

Novelty lenses should not be worn more than eight hours, and never worn overnight.

If you care for them properly, Novelty Contact Lenses can last for a full year. Follow the instructions for care and cleaning, especially if you wear your Novelty Contact lenses regularly.

Once they are opened, Novelty Contact Lenses will expire in 1 year. By using the multi-purpose disinfection solution weekly, wearers can ensure their Novelty Contact lenses will last.

1800GetLens.com ships your Novelty Contact Lenses within 2-3 business days. From the time you order to the time your lenses are shipped, we work to process the order and verify the RX. In order to make sure you receive your lenses in time for a special event or party, plan ahead by ordering early. With the standard delivery options, customers can expect to have their Novelty Contact Lenses in 7 - 9 days from the order date.

Yes, because ordering early increases your chances of receiving the exact lenses you want before Halloween. Lenses can take up to 7 to 9 days to be delivered, and due to the busy Halloween season, it is best to order early.

Some Novelty contact lenses are plus power designed, but we make fewer than other prescriptions. The earlier you place your order, the more likely it is we will have them in stock.

Customers ordering plano lenses, or corrected lenses will need to provide the name of their eye physician in order to confirm they can wear Novelty contact lenses.

No. Customers need to get a new prescription in order to purchase Novelty Contact Lenses, which are very different from other prescription lenses (Special Effect, Theatrical, Halloween, FX).

No. Novelty Contact lenses are approved for wearing less than 8 hours. Customers who do not follow these instructions risk damaging their eyesight.

No. Wearing Novelty Contact Lenses will alter and affect peripheral vision and therefore it is not safe to operate machinery or drive a car while wearing Novelty Contact Lenses. One solution is to bring your lenses and wear them once you have safely reached your destination.

No. Sharing contact lenses can lead to serious eye infections and diseases. Since all Novelty contact lens customers have been approved by presenting a prescription from an eye doctor, sharing lenses can lead to improper fitting. Customers who wish to share should instead each purchase a separate pair.

Novelty Contact Lenses are sold individually by vial, with one lens per vial.

No, all sales are final. We cannot offer refunds, returns or exchanges at this time.

By consulting with your eye care doctor before purchasing Novelty Contact Lenses, you lessen the risk of problems associated with improper fit. Since contact lenses cannot be exchanged or returned, it is imperative you see an eye doctor who can recommend the best fit for your eyes.

No, not everyone can find their exact fit in contact lenses. For those who have worn standard RGP lenses or soft contact lenses, ordering Novelty lenses from 1800GetLens.com is viable.

Typically, no. Novelty Contact Lenses will appear different on each individual depending on their eye color and the exact shade of their underlying sclera.

In addition to your Novelty Contact Lenses, you will receive a free lens case. It is recommended you purchase a multi-purpose solution as well so you can properly maintain your Novelty Contact lenses like any regular lenses. Your eye care doctor can provide additional instructions on the best way to care for your lenses.