Green Contact Lenses

Green contacts bring a fresh, radiant dynamic to your eyes. They are designed to blend beautifully with both light and dark natural irises, offering a noticeable but natural-looking color transformation.

Green contact lenses come in two main tint types. Opaque green lenses fully change your natural eye color regardless of your natural shade, while translucent lenses subtly enhance your existing eye color for a more natural look. Most are made from silicone hydrogel or hydrogel materials, both of which allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. Hydrogel lenses carry a higher water content which can provide additional comfort for wearers with sensitive eyes.

Green contact lenses are available in daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules and in a range of corrective powers for wearers who need vision correction. Daily disposable options like FreshLook One-Day are a practical choice for wearers who prefer no maintenance routine, while biweekly options like FreshLook ColorBlends and monthly options like Air Optix Colors suit wearers comfortable with nightly cleaning and storage.

Lens types and features:

• Opaque lenses - fully change natural eye color, suitable for all eye colors
• Translucent lenses - subtly enhance natural eye color for a more natural result
• Silicone hydrogel material - high oxygen transmission for corneal health
• Hydrogel material - higher water content for comfort, ideal for sensitive eyes
• Available in plano and prescription versions for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia
• Available in daily, biweekly, and monthly replacement schedules

Several leading brands offer green contact lenses in both enhancing and opaque tints. Your eye care professional can confirm which lens fits your prescription and the look you want to achieve.

• Air Optix Colors - monthly silicone hydrogel lens available in Green and Gemstone Green for color enhancement and definition
• FreshLook ColorBlends - biweekly hydrogel lens in bright emerald green for a full color change with all-day comfort
• FreshLook Dimensions - biweekly translucent tint lens that blends with the natural iris for a natural-looking green effect
• FreshLook One-Day - daily disposable color lens for wearers who prefer no maintenance routine
• Dailies Colors - daily disposable lens available in Mystic Green for subtle color enhancement

A box of six green contact lenses typically costs between $65 and $95. If you replace your contacts every two weeks, your annual lens cost could range from $650 to $950 depending on how often your eye care professional recommends replacement. Purchasing through online retailers like Lens.com can reduce that cost significantly compared to brick-and-mortar stores, and all lenses sold are from the same trusted brands available through your eye care professional.

Note: Prices are subject to change and may vary based on prescription type, lens quantity, and current promotions. Check the Rebate Center at Lens.com for current offers before ordering.

Green contact lenses are soft disposable lenses and require the same care as standard soft contact lenses. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses, clean them daily with a multipurpose solution recommended by your eye care professional, and never use tap water to rinse or store them as contaminants can adhere to the lens surface.

Store lenses in fresh solution each time they are removed, replace the lens case regularly, and remove lenses before bathing or swimming. Never share lenses with another person as this can spread infection, and always replace and discard lenses according to the schedule your eye care professional recommends.

Green contact lenses are soft lenses and follow the standard insertion and removal process. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses.

To insert:

• Wash hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel
• Scoop the lens out of the case with the index finger of your dominant hand
• Rinse with multipurpose solution and inspect for tears or debris
• Pull down your lower eyelid with the middle finger of your dominant hand
• Place the lens on your eye while looking straight ahead and blink to center it
• Repeat with the other lens

To remove:

• Hold your eyelids open with one hand
• Gently pinch the lens between your index finger and thumb
• Carefully lift the lens off your eye and repeat with the other lens

Do I need a prescription to buy green contact lenses?
Yes. A valid contact lens prescription is required to purchase green contact lenses in the United States, including plano lenses used only for cosmetic purposes. Green contacts sold without a prescription requirement are not being sold legally. Always purchase from a licensed retailer like Lens.com that requires a prescription and sells only FDA-approved lenses.

Is it safe to wear green contact lenses?
Yes, as long as they are properly fitted by an eye care professional and cared for correctly. Follow all hygiene guidelines when inserting, removing, and storing your lenses, and replace them according to the recommended wearing schedule to avoid discomfort or complications.

Can green contact lenses damage your eyes?
FDA-approved green contact lenses will not damage your eyes if worn according to your eye care professional's instructions and properly cared for. Only purchase from reputable retailers that require a prescription and sell FDA-approved lenses to ensure the safety of your eyes.

Can anyone wear green contact lenses?
Yes. Anyone who can wear other types of contact lenses can wear green contact lenses, including wearers with astigmatism or presbyopia. Green contacts are also available for plano wearers who do not need vision correction, but a contact lens prescription from your eye care professional is still required.