Types

• CIBA Vision carries a line of special effects colored contacts called WildEyes. (Reference 1) They come in jaguar, zebra, cat eye, all black, red hot with a solid red iris and other unusual designs. Immortal Eyes are hand-painted special effects contacts that cover the sclera, which is the entire white of the eye. (Reference 2)
  
  

Function

• Try black out or red hot special effects contacts when you want to complete your vampire transformation. And your animal costume will develop a "wildlife" of its own when combined with jaguar, zebra or cat-eye colored contacts. But besides the traditional Halloween wearer, there's a group of hobbyists who love special effects colored contacts. Costume roleplayers---or cosplayers---dress up in their favorite manga or anime costumes for cosplay conventions. Special effects colored contacts are often used to complete the look.
  
  

Where to Buy Them

• Although a traditional optometrist might carry a few special effects contact styles, online merchants tend to have larger selections. Coastal Contacts carries over 130 styles of special effects colored contacts, and they ship worldwide. Lens Solutions features dozens of theatrical lenses as well as cosplay styles that match a character's eye design.
  
  

Time Frame

• The time it'll take you to receive your contacts depends on your prescription, the brand and when you place the order. CIBA Vision WildEyes can typically be sent within one to three days, depending on where you buy them. Keep in mind that the closer it is to Halloween, the faster they sell out. Hand-painted contacts normally take the longest for manufacturers to produce because of the personalized process. Immortal Eyes, for example, take three to four weeks to create.
  
  

Warning

• If you're ever tempted to buy or borrow special effects colored contacts without being properly examined, think again. According to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, purchasing contacts that haven't been professionally prescribed can lead to eye and corneal infections, corneal abrasion, eyesight reduction, allergic reaction, sensitivity to light, and tight lens syndrome. With tight lens syndrome, the contact lens sticks to the eye. Severe injuries from contacts can lead to blindness. (Reference 3)