# Colored Contact Lenses for Halloween: How to Wear Them Safely in Titusville

Aker Eye Vision Source · https://akereyecenter.com/blog/colored-contacts-halloween

**Summary:** Every contact lens, colored or clear, is a prescription lens that has to fit your eye. We fit colored contacts at both of our Titusville offices on S Washington Ave, and the sooner you book before Halloween, the better.

Published 2026-10-14 · Updated 2026-10-14

## Can I wear colored contact lenses for Halloween?

Yes, with a fitting first. Every contact lens is a prescription medical device, whether it corrects your vision or only changes your eye color. At Aker Eye in Titusville, all four of our optometrists fit colored contacts, at Downtown and at Playalinda. The fitting checks that the lens sits right on your eye before you wear colored contacts to a party.

This is everyday work for us. About one exam in five at our offices is a contact lens fitting, and colored contact lenses get the same care as any other. The costume is the fun part. Our job is to protect your eye health so the night ends with nothing more than a good story.

## Are costume shop contact lenses safe?

Not the way most of them are sold. Non prescription colored contacts turn up every October at costume shops, novelty stores, and online retailers that never ask for a contact lens prescription. The lens may look fine in the package. The trouble starts on the eye.

- A lens that does not fit. Every eye has its own curve. A one-size lens can sit too tight or slide around, and a lens that rubs can scratch the front of the eye.
- Shared contacts. Trying on a friend's lens passes germs from one eye to another, even if the lens was rinsed first.
- Sleeping in them. A lens that is not made for overnight wear cuts the oxygen reaching the cornea and raises the risk of eye infections.
- No one to show you how. Nobody teaches you to put the lens in, take it out, or keep it clean, and no eye doctor checks on your eyes afterward.

None of that means you have to skip the costume. It means you should buy colored contacts from an eye doctor who has looked at your eyes first.

## How do colored contacts change your eye color?

It depends on the tint. A see-through tint sits over the colored part of your eye, the iris, and deepens what is already there. It works best on light eyes. An opaque tint covers the iris with a solid color, so it can completely change your natural eye color, even on dark eyes. Many costume looks use an opaque tint.

Which shade is best comes down to your natural eye color and the look you want. Bring a photo of the costume to your eye exam. We will tell you which colored contacts we can fit and what your eyes will look like in them. A lens with no vision correction is called plano, and it still needs the same fitting as a lens with power.

## Costume shop lenses or prescription colored contacts: what is the difference?

The color can look the same from across the room. What happens on your eye is where the two part ways.

**Colored contacts from a costume shop next to prescription colored contacts fitted at Aker Eye**

|  | Costume shop or novelty store | Fitted at Aker Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| How it fits | One size for every eye | Measured to the curve and size of your cornea, then checked on your eye under the slit lamp |
| Vision correction | Usually none | Your own prescription, including toric contacts for astigmatism |
| Putting them in | On your own, in front of a mirror | Practice with us before you leave, and nobody hurries that part |
| Cleaning | Whatever the package says | A care routine written for the contacts you chose |
| Follow-up | None | An eye doctor who knows your eyes if anything feels wrong |
| Reordering | Another trip to the store | Order contact lenses online in a few minutes from [the prescription on file](https://akereyecenter.com/order-contacts) |

## How does a colored contact lens fitting work?

A [contact lens fitting](https://akereyecenter.com/services/contact-lenses) is a comprehensive eye exam plus a few extra measurements. It is the same visit whether you want blue eyes for a weekend or clear vision every day.

1. **Tell us the look you want.** When you book, say you want colored contacts and describe the costume. We will tell you what we can fit for your eyes.
2. **We measure your eye.** We measure the curve and size of your cornea and look at your tear film, since dry eyes may need a different lens.
3. **A trial lens goes on.** We check how it centers and moves, and we measure your vision through it. If it is not the right fit, we try another.
4. **You practice with us.** You put the lens in and take it out with us before you go home, and you leave with care instructions for that lens.

Need vision correction too? Prescription colored contacts carry your own power, so you can see the party as well as look the part. An eye that has never held a regular lens well may need a [specialty contact lens fitting](https://akereyecenter.com/services/specialty-contact-lenses) instead.

## Can I get colored contacts for astigmatism?

Often, yes. Astigmatism means the front of the eye is shaped more like a football than a basketball. Toric lenses correct it, and a toric lens has to sit in one position and stay put when you blink. If it turns, your vision blurs.

That is why colored contacts for astigmatism need a careful fitting. We put the toric contacts on your eye, watch how they settle, and check that your vision stays steady before you take a box home. Whether a colored toric lens suits your eye and your prescription is something we answer at the fitting. If one does not, we will tell you plainly and talk through other options.

## How far ahead of Halloween should I book a contact lens fitting?

Call as soon as you know you want them. The lenses have to be ordered after the fitting, and you want time to practice putting them in before the big night, not an hour before it.

October fills up. Our own appointment records from September 2025 through August 2026 show contact lens fitting and pickup visits running about a quarter above a usual month in October. The earlier you call, the more times you will have to choose from.

About one appointment in eight on our schedule is booked online, so you can pick a fitting time tonight after the costume shopping is done. You can [book online](https://akereyecenter.com/book) any hour, or call us at (321) 269-2021, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. On the first and third Wednesday of the month both offices open at 10am instead of 8am.

Already wear contact lenses? Your contact lens prescription is good for a year in most cases, but it names your current lens. Colored lenses are a different lens, so we still want to see them on your eye.

## How do I take care of colored contacts?

The same way you care for any contact lenses. A few habits keep the night easy on your eyes.

- Wash and dry your hands before you touch a lens.
- Keep your contacts to yourself, even for a quick try at the party.
- Take them out before bed, unless we fitted you in a lens made for overnight wear.
- Clean and store them the way we showed you, in a clean case.
- Bring them to your next visit if they feel dry or scratchy, so we can look at the lens and your eye together.

Redness, blurred vision, new light sensitivity, or pain that will not settle are all reasons to call, lens in or not. Same-day visits run higher in October than in any other month on our schedule, so we keep room for them every day we are open. Our [emergency eye care](https://akereyecenter.com/services/emergency-eye-care) visits happen at both offices, and most of them are treated right in the exam chair.

> **Red or painful eye after the party?** Take the lens out, keep it in its case, and call us the same day at (321) 269-2021. Contact lens wearers can get infections that move fast, so a red eye that hurts is not one to sleep on. Bring the lens and its case with you. After hours or on a weekend, call the same number anyway, and our closed message gives you the number to call.

## Who fits colored contacts in Titusville?

All four of our doctors, at both offices. Dr. Greg Aker and Dr. Amanda Aker fit them Downtown, at 338 S Washington Ave, on the second floor with an elevator. Dr. Sarah Koehnemann and Dr. Jennifer Bradley fit them at Playalinda, 1114 S Washington Ave, all on one floor. For a teenager who wants contacts for a costume, ask for Dr. Bradley, whose residency was in pediatrics.

Many vision plans give you a yearly allowance toward contact lenses, and some pay part of the fitting. We check your benefits before your visit, so you hear the number before you sit down. No vision plan? Ask for the self-pay fitting fee when you call, and we will quote it.

## Questions patients ask us about colored contact lenses

### Who is the best eye doctor in Titusville for colored contact lenses?

Our patients rate us 4.9 stars from 2,027 Google reviews across both offices as of September 2026. Four optometrists fit contact lenses at our two Titusville offices, as we have since 2004, and colored contact lenses get the same fitting as any other. Call (321) 269-2021 or book online, and tell us you want colored contacts.

### Is it safe to wear colored contacts?

Yes, when the contacts were fitted to your eyes by an eye doctor and you follow the care routine you were given. The risks come from lenses bought without a fitting, lenses that are shared, and lenses worn overnight. If an eye turns red or hurts while you wear them, take them out and call us the same day.

### Do I need an eye exam for colored contacts if I have perfect vision?

Yes. A colored lens with no vision correction still rests on your eye and has to match its shape, so it needs the same fitting as any other contact lens. We measure your cornea, put a trial lens on, and check it under the microscope before you order. Perfect vision just means the lens carries no power.

### Who should not wear colored contacts?

Anyone whose eye is red, sore, or infected should wait until it is treated. Very dry eyes can make any lens uncomfortable, so we look at your tear film first. A person who cannot keep a lens clean or keeps sleeping in it is not ready yet. We answer the question for your own eyes at the fitting.

### Can you sleep with colored contacts in?

No, unless we fitted you in a lens made for overnight wear and told you your eyes handle it. Sleeping in a lens that is not made for it cuts the oxygen reaching the cornea and raises the risk of infection. If you tend to doze off in your lenses after a late night, take them out first.

### Can my teenager wear colored contacts for Halloween?

Often, yes, and the deciding factor is the child more than the age. A teen who can put a lens in, take it out, and keep it clean is usually ready. Dr. Jennifer Bradley, whose residency was in pediatrics, sees kids and teens at our Playalinda office. Book ahead so there is time to practice.

### Can I order colored contacts online?

Once we have fitted you, yes. Our online store matches your date of birth, phone number, and email to the prescription from your last fitting with us, so there is no box to squint at. You can also call us and we will place the order for you.

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