The Mirror Effect Of Riddick Contacts
Popularized by Vin Diesel’s silver-eyed character, Richard Riddick in the movies “Chronicles of Riddick” and “Pitch Black,” Riddick contacts are one of the most sought after Halloween theatrical contacts often worn by people who want to express the creative side of their personality. The contacts used by Vin Diesel’s Riddick character glows in the dark and they cover both the pupil and the iris.
Riddick contacts are mirror tinted theatrical contacts designed to reflect ultraviolet rays similar to sunglasses. The vividness of color changes depending on the amount of light in the surroundings. The absence of light makes Riddick contacts appear almost white. Meanwhile, too much light makes the contacts look too dark.
Riddick contacts are one of the most popular types of Halloween theatrical contacts. They are usually available in non-prescription disposable lens so if you are looking for theatrical prescription contacts, this one is not for you.
There are several websites where you can order Riddick contacts. As with other Halloween theatrical contacts, you need a prescription to buy these lenses. Whether you buy theatrical prescription contacts or non prescription contacts, prescriptions are needed to ensure that the lens you are buying fit you properly. Ill fitting lenses may hinder your vision and cause some discomfort.
How to get a prescription? Ask your optometrist to give you a lens fitting examination. You can also ask your optometrist to order Riddick contacts for you or you could get the prescription and order them yourself online. Be wary of those manufacturers who claim that their lenses fit all eyes. There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all contacts.
Because this novelty lens costs more than your regular contact lenses, you need to handle them with care to last them up to their expiration date. You need to learn the regimen of cleaning and storing properly to protect them from scratches. It is best to ask an eye care professional for the right solution to use in cleaning your Riddick contacts. Some solutions may strip off the color of your lenses.
Do not fail to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water before you insert and remove your contacts. If you are using soft contacts, be sure that you dry your hands before you handle them as they tend to stick on your fingertips. When inserting or removing the contacts, be careful not to drop them as dirt will instantly stick on them. If this happen, clean your lenses thoroughly before inserting them on your eyes or putting them back in their container.
Use the solution recommended by an eye care professional to clean your contacts. Store your contacts in clean containers by immersing them in the same solution recommended by an eye care professional. Do not forget to also clean your containers frequently as they accumulate dust particles.
If you are going to store your Riddick contacts for a long period of time, take them out for cleaning every 3 months.
Just follow these basic cleaning and storing procedures and your contacts will last you many Halloween celebrations.
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