Contact lens

A contact lens (also known as a "contact") is a corrective, cosmetic, or sometimes protective lens placed on the cornea of the eye.

Other types of contact lenses

Some companies produce contacts that can change the tint or color appearance of the eye, or can place various designs on it (opaque lenses). There also exist contacts that can give the iris an enlarged appearance, or can be used to mask congenital defects (iris coloboma), absence (aniridia) or damage (dyscoria) to the iris. These contacts are rarely seen on people, although many performers, both in music and movies, commonly use them for artistic purposes. This type of contacts can also have all the features common of corrective contacts, although some blurring or obstruction of vision may occur based on the specific contact lens design being used.

Related Topics:
Iris - Iris coloboma - Aniridia - Dyscoria

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Some notable musicians that have been known to use such contacts are Wes Borland, Marilyn Manson, and Twiztid.

Related Topics:
Wes Borland - Marilyn Manson - Twiztid

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These lenses were also featured in worn by Ray Park, who played Darth Maul.

Related Topics:
Ray Park - Darth Maul

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Piggybacking contact lenses refers to the wearing of a smaller, rigid lens atop a larger, soft lens. This is done for a variety of clinical reasons where a single lens will not provide the optical power, fitting characteristics or comfort required.

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