Cosplay Contacts  are decorative or cosmetic contact lenses that can be worn by costume enthusiasts to bring their favorite characters to life. These contacts can change iris color, pupil shape and create ‘effects’ to help make your costume more realistic and accurate. Cosplay lenses are a great way to top off your favorite character’s look for a comic con or other costume event.

If you’re going to be wearing costume contact lenses, it’s a good idea to have an eye exam and receive a prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. These eye care professionals can examine and measure your eyes for contact lens wear, as well as give you specific instructions on how to put in and remove, clean and store your contacts. This can help lower your risk of eye infection, injury and damage when you’re using your cosplay contacts.

Eyes on Halloween: Exploring the Best Eye Contacts for Your Look

Once you have your prescription, be sure to shop around for the best price on your cosplay contacts. Many online retailers offer a variety of colored contacts that can be used for cosplay, as well as other costume accessories like wigs and makeup. Some of these sites also have a section dedicated to cosplay, making it easy to find the right contacts for your character.

It’s also important to consider the eye color of your character when choosing a pair of contacts. For example, larger contact lenses can add drama to a character with large, round eyes. While smaller lenses can give the appearance of narrow, slanted eyes to a character with more delicate features.