Theatrical contact lenses are the same as special effects contact lenses, only that some theatrical contact lenses are designed, constructed, and used merely to accommodate lighting. Yes, this is still for effect, but it is not completely the same thing as illustrating any certain “freaky” effect, such as that of a zombie or a cat, although these latter two certainly do fall in the category of theatrical contact lenses as well. A theatrical contact lens is basically a lens worn to facilitate dramatic effect of some sort, which obviously involves special FX. Theatrical contact lenses include butterflies, spider webs, red contact lenses, dark contact lenses, light contact lenses (such as the dead look, blind eye, zombie, yellow jaundiced, fevered, or diseased), flowery eyes, mirrored, alien reptile, cat eyes, caiman, glow-in-the-dark, vampires, and bloodshot, just to name a few of the most well known and popular theatrical contact lenses. Any colored contact lens--theatrical in its own right, even though it is not necessarily used for plays or movies—is among the best theatrical contact lenses, because color reflects mood and generates feeling in any individual who look into it. An unnatural ocular color, such as orange, aqua, and purple, is also an example of a theatrical lens. Freshlook® Radiance™ contact lenses are very much like this because these wonderful rainbow colors create effect. Although these would not be considered SFX theatrical contact lenses, each does, however, fit into the category as a theatrical contact lens. Theatrical Freshlook® Radiance™ contact lenses generate certain feelings that can create their own sense of drama. A contact lens, theatrical or special effect, serving to conjure feelings in a dramatic way is both natural and unnatural, which makes this kind of contact lens so interesting. There is a certain mystique about them.

The one great thing about theatrical contact lenses is that they can come pre-made or custom-made to individual preference. In the case of the latter, anything is possible, and that’s the awe-inspiring idea behind the special FX/theatrical contact lens. Custom theatrical contact lenses are a means of individual expression because of this.

Cheap theatrical lenses do exist for those individuals, such as teenagers, who have little or no money. Any theatrical contact lens for cheap effects or school or professional productions can be found at either a low price or discount all over the Web, so any cheap contact lens, theatrical, special FX, otherwise, are widely available for many people to purchase. Because of the need for orbital measurements and because of the concern for eye injury, a prescription for all contact lenses by a licensed eye care professional is strongly recommended. This is even the case for any non-prescription and the cheapest contact lens. Theatrical necessity should not and does not supersede the need to maintain healthy vision.

Theatrical contact lenses are at any rate fun to explore for those of all ages.