After receiving a number of questions about contact lenses, we here at YouKnowIt.com wanted to offer some friendly contact lens information. Whether you’re a newbie to the contact lens world or an advanced contact lens geek, we all need a little help from time to time.

1) Is it bad to share my contact lenses?

In a simple word – No! By all means share your bracelet, share your clothes and even share your deepest and darkest secrets. But you should never share your contact lenses. Sharing your contact lenses with others simply means you’re trading harmful germs and bacteria and I know not even the closest of people want to share that.

2) Can I wear my contacts whilst driving?

Yes, contact lenses can be worn whilst driving. However, it does depend on the contact lens we are talking about. Unfortunately, there are certain contact lens designs such as the screen and mesh contact lenses which cannot be worn as these contact lenses obstruct your vision slightly. So please be careful and if for any reason you feel as though your contact lenses are impeding your vision, do not wear them whilst operating any machinery including your car. Why not wait till you get to the party and then put them in before walking in?!

3) Will my contact lenses glow in the dark naturally?

This is a very common question. Contact lenses will not glow in the dark just on their own. They require a UV Light (i.e. a black light) in order to bring out the glow within contact lenses. UV Lights are commonly found in clubs, bars and raves meaning they will work well for you in a party environment. They will not start glowing if you put them in your eye and stand in your bedroom with the light turned off. Here at YouKnowIt.com, we have a fantastic collection of UV Contact Lenses.

4) Can I wear my contacts during certain sports?

YKI does offer a range of Freaky Prescription Contact Lenses which offer certain advantages over wearing spectacles when competing in sports. Here are a few sports where we believe you gain an advantage in sport by wearing contacts rather than glasses: -

Racquet Games – No more worrying about your glasses falling off
Ball Games – Contact lenses won’t restrict your peripheral vision like glasses do
Cycling – High-speed sports require concentration – not worrying about your glasses
American Football and Soccer – How many professional football & soccer players have you seen wear glasses on the pitch? Being a contact sport, glasses are out of the equation
Adventurous Sports – Not only dangerous, but wearing glasses can be uncomfortable

5) Can I use tap water to clean my contact lenses?

No, tap water should not be used to clean your contact lenses. Water is a very common source of infectious and potentially damaging micro-organisms that can pose a harmful threat to your vision if mixed with your contact lenses. Therefore, YKI always recommend using our Contact Lens Solution when cleaning your contacts.

6) What should I do if my contacts become dry or dehydrated?

From time to time, if contact lenses are exposed to air whilst off the eye, they may become dry and require re-hydration. If you feel as though your lenses need re-hydration, please use the following instructions: -

1) Handle the contact lens carefully to avoid tears

2) Place the lens carefully in its recommended storage container

3) Soak the contact lens in our Contact Lens Care Solution for at least 1 hour

4) If it returns to a soft wearable state, you are free to carry on wearing them. However, if they do not become soft and the surface remains dry, do not use them and simply dispose of them as they are no longer safe to use.

So please keep posting your questions to us and we’ll try our best to get back to each and every one of you. For even more info and some general tips, why not check out our guide on How To Wear Lenses.

Colored contact lenses have drastically changed over the last 10 years keeping all the major players in the industry on their toes. Going from hard glass to soft gas permeable lenses and now to the latest in advanced silicone lenses, the technology has allowed the availability and the appeal of contact lenses to go global. Despite laws and regulations attempting to keep a tight control over the supply of contact lenses, buyers are continuously looking to spend less without thinking of the consequences. But how much is your eyesight and general health worth?

Trust YouKnowIt.com, Not Cheap Imitations!

Many producers and quality retailers want to offer their customers the best prices but how do you know who is real and who is fake? Longstanding and reputable websites such as YouKnowIt.com are a beacon of trust offering their customers the very best in contact lens quality and excellent prices.

For years we have been selling colored contact lenses to happy customers all over the world including the UK, USA and Mainland Europe. If you looked at our website, you would automatically feel comfortable paying for a product due to our many certifications and authentication logos. However, to verify these, we welcome you to click on these.

Many fake / imitation websites may have these logos displayed but when clicked on will not show a verification certificate. This is a great way to seek out the impostors from the real dealers. Other ways include looking for a registered landline number, an address or even researching the company online.

Cheap Contact Lenses – Cheap But Dangerous!

Let’s face it, times are getting a little tougher and we all want to save money where we can. This is a huge factor in the surge of online contact lens sales. If you’re a fan of colored or even crazy contact lenses and are thinking of looking for the cheapest contacts out there online, the point of concern for you as a buyer should be to ensure your personal safety first. Any rogue website with a questionable reputation is looking to solely profit at the cost of your healthy vision. Be careful who you trust as the consequences can be horrible so please be vigilant of impostors. Go with someone you trust and have heard of – go to YouKnowIt.com. Plus with free worldwide delivery available making things a little cheaper, why would you trust someone you don’t know.


For more information on YouKnowIt.com Color Contacts, please visit: http://www.youknowit.com/wearing-coloured-contact-lenses/ for all the latest tips and suggestions on buying contact lenses safely and securely.

We’re often asked here at YKI what are the most glamorous contacts celebrities love to wear and whether we have them in stock. People from all walks of life including Jersey Shore wannabes, Goth rockers and party ravers want to be wearing what their favourite icons are wearing. Here at YouKnowIt, we have an enormous range of glamorous contact lenses that will leave you astonished. So whether you’re a Marilyn Manson fan or a Snooki fan, we have just what you need to complete your ideal look.

Celebrity Contact Lenses

We all know that celebs love to accessories themselves and stand out from the rest (it’s kinda why we love looking at them so much). So it’s no surprise that more and more are incorporating a change into their look by changing the colour of their eyes. These celebrity contact lenses are not only a great way to change your overall look, they are the ideal way to make you stand out from the rest. And with such a big crowd to be noticed it, it’s no wonder our favourite celebrities opt to wearing colored contacts.

Royal Blue Contact Lenses

Violet Contact Lenses

Manson Contact Lenses

Designer Contact Lenses

Dior Contact Lenses

With the introduction of comfortable contact lenses, more and more people are ditching the inconvenient, and sometimes uncomfortable, thought of wearing glasses and opting for an easier solution. Despite the fashion world wearing glasses for decades, it was only a matter of time before fashion houses eventually moved into the contact lens world. For a few years now some of our favourite brands such as SmileyWorld and Alchemy have moved from their traditional products to give their fans a way to express themselves using their eyes. But one of our favourites has to be John Galliano who designed a set of contact lenses branded by a fashion house, Christian Dior. These Dior contact lenses clearly show the famous logo with a lovely gold tint. If your pockets are deep and full of cash, you can buy these for £100 per lens (so if you’re like most people who have 2 eyes, this will be £200 total). Or, why not try one of our glamorous, and much cheaper, alternatives with our Glimmer Gold Contact Lenses.

As all you Twi-hards know, the Twilight Saga movie is coming to a finish at the end of this year. We will be saying goodbye to much loved Edward, Bella and Jacob and their complicated love triangle as well as their constant battles. However, we have a selection of eye-catching Volturi vampire, Bella and Werewolf lenses which will get you in the mood for a weekend movie marathon. The gorgeous shine and intense color are designed to open up your eyes and grab everyone’s attention.

If you’re planning on going as Bella, powder your face to get the pale vampire look, leave your hair down and apply a touch of red lipstick to your plump lips. Have some fun and go to the pictures dressed as your favourite Twilight character, all your friends will be impressed with your dazzling contact lenses and will want some to wear to their fancy dress parties and special occasions.

Volturi Vampire Contact Lenses

Bella Contact Lenses

Werewolf Contact Lenses

I-Glow Twilight New Moon Contact Lenses

I-Glow Twilight Contact Lenses

Strike a pose with these impressive I-Glow Twilight New Moon Contact Lenses. The attention-grabbing yellow and black design will cover up your natural eye colour and leave your eyes glittering with style.

These magnificent lenses also glow brightly under UV light, so make sure you wear them to all your neon and fancy dress parties. If you love unique style and all eyes on you, then you will most definitely enjoy wearing these spectacular Twilight New Moon Lenses with your fake vampire teeth and pale face paint.

They will also make a wonderful gift for a Twilight mad friend or sibling; they will enjoy wearing our 1 year life span lenses daily and to all their special occasions. We also recommend you purchase our incredible value and quality Contact Lens Care Set which will keep your eyes clean and safe all the time.

Color Contact Lenses are one of the hottest fashion accessories out today and are increasingly popular as they can completely change the look of your eyes quickly and effectively. Many people are still hesitant when purchasing color contact lenses as they are unsure what type of contact lens will suit their eyes based on their natural eye color. There are four types of contact lenses available today: opaque tint, visibility tint, light-filtering tint and enhancement tint, and now also prescriptive color contact lenses for people with impaired vision. Whether you wish to brighten, darken or completely change the appearance of your eyes make sure you purchase the correct color contact lenses to achieve the look you are going for.

Visibility Tint Contact Lenses

Visibility tint are contact lenses that have a very slight tint applied to them, either light blue or green. They do not actually change the color of your eyes, however they are slightly tinted to make it easier for you find the lens when floating in contact lens solution or dropped on the floor. When put in your eye they are virtually invisible and they are used as corrective lenses for those with impaired vision.

Enhancement Tint Contact Lenses

Enhancement tint contact lenses are lenses which accentuate your natural eye color. For example if you have blue eyes, they will make your eyes even bluer. These type of lenses work great for people with light colored eyes, such as blue, hazel and green. For people with a naturally dark eye color, opaque color tint contact lenses are recommended.

Opaque Color Tint Contact Lenses

Opaque color tint contact lenses alter your eye color dramatically as they are richly shaded. They can change naturally dark colored eyes to blue, hazel and even green. In order to achieve this look opaque tint lenses use patterns of different colors within the ringed area of your eyes to cover the iris, whilst leaving the pupil clear for visibility. Blue 3 Tone Contact Lenses are a good example of opaque color tint contact lenses. These natural looking contact lenses use three different colors to create realistic blue eyes. The inner part of the lens compromises of a brown shade, followed by a blue shade that covers the majority of the iris. A dark outer ring adds definition to the lens adding a dramatic effect. These lenses are suitable for people with naturally dark eye colors. For people with impaired vision, there are now a range of opaque lenses with corrective vision to help you achieve an eye catching look without having to wear glasses.

Blue 3 Tone Contact Lenses

Celebrate the new release of the brand new Avengers Assemble Movie with some of our character contact lenses. Try dressing up like your favourite superhero and go to see the new movie with all your friends this weekend. Everyone will be amazed with your eye-catching new look and will want a pair of these Avengers Assemble lenses to pair with some cool face paints and matching costumes. Have a look at these two awesome contact lenses, they will feel incredible on and will certainly draw compliments from all family and friends.

Hulk Contact Lenses

Hulk Contact Lenses

Get the green eyed monster look with these impressive Hulk Contact Lenses. The dazzling shade of green will cover up your natural eye colour and will coordinate with all your favourite outfits. Apply some green body paint on your skin and wear a ripped white shirt and denim shorts. These fantastic 1 year life span lenses will instantly open up your eyes and will really get me noticed, so if you love the attention then these lenses are perfect for you!

Feel strong and important like the Hulk with these stunning green lenses which will keep your eyes fresh and hydrated for hours. Make sure you purchase our fantastic Contact Lens Care Set too; it includes a pair of lens tweezers, a 60ml bottle of lens solution and a screw top contact lens case. They will keep your 1 year Hulk Lenses clean and will stop you from catching any infections caused by bacteria on your fingers or contact lens case.

Thor Contact Lenses

Thor Contact Lenses

Get gorgeous aqua colored eyes just like Thor, the deep shade of aqua will light up your look and will leave you feeling confident. The dark outer edging will define your eyes and the shimmering colour will sparkle in the light and add drama to your eyes. So make sure you pair these stunning 90 day life span Mystic Aqua Lenses with your eye-catching costume and mighty hammer!

Not only will your eyes look great but they will feel incredibly comfortable thanks to the amazing 38% water content which will keep them hydrated and fresh for hours. The incredible two tone colour will give you a natural eye colour which will stun and fool your friends. So it doesn’t matter if you have dark or light colored eyes because these wonderful lenses will blend which them to give you a truly amazing look every single time.

If you wear vision-correcting contact lenses or glasses you can now join in the fun. Our incredible range of prescription contact lenses will completely cover your natural eye colour, giving you an awesome look which will impress all your friends. Simply obtain your contact lens prescription from your optician and choose the lens you want. Select your prescription from our drop down menus and viola! If you want to mix and match your lenses and create a frightening new look, you can purchase just one lens. All of our Freaky prescription lenses have a diameter of 14mm, a base curve of 8.6 and a life span of 1 year once opened. You will definitely get you’re moneys worth with these incredibly comfortable prescription contact lenses.

Red Screen Prescription Contact Lenses

Red Screen Prescription Contact Lenses

Create an awesome robot look with our striking Red Screen Prescription Contact Lenses. These astonishing lenses have a red mesh design which will completely cover your iris and pupil; however you will still be able to see through them. They will perfect for short term wear like parties but are not suitable for activities like driving.

Everyone will be impressed with your eye-catching new look and will want some of these prescription lenses to wear to Halloween gatherings and fancy dress parties. You can keep reusing these amazing lenses because they have an incredible life span of 1 year once opened and a 55% water content which will keep your eyes hydrated and fresh.

We recommend you purchase our brilliant Contact Lens Care Set too because of the long life span, this amazing set provides you with the right tools needed to keep your lenses clean and bacteria free. The set includes a pair of lens tweezers, screw top case and a 60 ml bottle of contact lens solution. For more information on how to keep your lenses clean and how to insert or remove them, have a look at our ‘How to Look After Your Contact Lenses’ blog post.

Freaky Twilight Prescription Contact Lenses

Freaky Twilight Prescription Contact Lenses

If you’re a big fan of Twilight and wear either prescription lenses or glasses then you definitely will fall in love with our Freaky Twilight Prescription Contact Lenses. The shimmering shade of yellow and dark jagged edging will make you look like the cast of Twilight. Dress up as Edward or Bella to a Halloween fancy dress party or dress up with all your friends to see the last ever Twilight Movie in November.

Everyone will be drawn to your glittering yellow eyes and will want some to wear to all their special occasion or everyday. With a life span of 1 year once opened and 38% water content, these incredible movie contact lenses will feel smooth and light on your eyes and will keep them hydrated. We also advise you to purchase some Lens Solution or a Contact Lens Care Set to stop you from transferring dirt from your dirty case or fingers to your eyes.

If you’re on a budget and looking for some fantastic quality cheap contact lenses then you’ve come to the right place! These wonderful colored lenses will bring a touch of eye-catching colour and style to all your fancy dress costumes and party outfits. Below we have chosen a selection of cheap lenses which will look great worn everyday or with some gory Halloween makeup, the choice is yours!

Cheap Red Contact Lenses

Stand out from the crowd with some of our freaky cheap Red Contact Lenses. You will love our fantastic Plain Red Contact Lenses which will completely cover your natural eye color and will immediately draw everyone’s attention to you. Wear these freaky 90 day life span lenses to all your parties, festivals, concerts and special occasions this year.

Sweeten up your look with some of our fabulous Funky Eyes Heart Contact Lenses which have a white background and cute red heart design around your pupil. All your family and friends will be impressed with the incredible price, quality and eye-catching design. The vibrant shade of red and attention-grabbing will really get you noticed and will instantly boost your style.

Lastly, we have a pair of striking Red Web Contact Lenses which will look incredible with your funky Superhero costumes and dark face paint. These three awesome red designs are available in a single lens for £6.99 and a pair for £12.95, so make sure you treat yourself to some this year or give them to a friend for a birthday.

Red Contact Lenses

Heart Contact Lenses

Red Web Contact Lenses

Cheap Blue Contact Lenses

Light up your look with our impressive Cheap Blue Contact Lenses, perfect for every use and special occasions. Our gorgeous Blue 3 Tone Funky Eyes Contact Lenses will outline your eyes and really make them glitter. The deep blue shade and exceptional design will really enhance your look and will flatter all skin tones.

Make sure you pair these delightful natural blue lenses will all your favourite accessories and shimmering jewellery. You will also fall in love with these frightening Blue Manson Contact Lenses which have a dark outer edging and solid light blue color which will make a bold statement.

If you’re going to a big party and want to add a touch of girly glamour and girly to your look then our stunning Glimmer Blue Contact Lenses are for you! The dark speckled design will sparkle in the light effortlessly and will immediately boost your style. You don’t need to break the bank in order to look glamorous because these eye-catching contact lenses will work a treat!

Blue 3 Tone Contact Lenses

Blue Manson Contact Lenses

Glimmer Blue Contact Lenses

It’s vital you know how to look after your contact lenses because lack of knowledge can result in eye infections. We have a wide selection of solutions and contact lens sets which will stop you from transferring bacteria from your fingers to your eyes. Read our safety advice and instructions on how to insert and remove contact lenses, perfect for first time wearers.

Lens Safety Advice:

• Never run under the tap, use saliva or homemade solutions.
• You must disinfect your lenses every time you take them off.
• Make sure your lens is not inside-out (It should be in a cup side up position)
• If you experience sore or red eyes, clean your lenses in solution. If the problem persists, consult an eye care professional.
• Make sure you wear your contacts for the right amount of time.
• Do not sleep in contact lenses.
  

  Contact Lens Tweezers

How to Insert Your Contact Lenses:

1. Wash your hands with unperfumed soap and dry them well.
2. Place your lens in the palm of your hand and fill with solution.
3. Gently place the lens on your index finger.
4. Hold your upper and lower eyelid with your index and middle finger.
5. Look up and place the lens onto the white area of your eye.
6. Your lens should move into place when you blink.
7. Release your lower lid first and then your upper lid.
8. Repeat the same process for your other eye.

How to Remove Your Contact Lenses:

1. Wash your hands again and dry them well.
2. Look upwards and then pull your lower eyelid down with your middle finger.
3. Slide the lens onto the white area of your eye with your index finger (same hand)
4. Gently pinch the lens between your thumb and index finger, and then lift it off your eye.
5. Put your lens in your lens case filled with fresh solution and close the lids.
6. Repeat same process for your other eye.