Sclera Lens Information



I want my Novelty contact lenses before Halloween. When should I place my order?

We advise you allow 3 business days for delivery when using courier shipping. Despite our best efforts, you may not receive your lenses by Halloween. Ordering early will help ensure you receive your lenses in time to enjoy them.


How long will it take to get my Novelty Contact Lenses ?

Most people want these lenses for a party. Your best bet is to order early so they will arrive on time. Lens.com can ship your Novelty contact lenses by courier for 2-3 day delivery. The delivery time includes Rx Verification and processing of your order.
If you choose standard delivery it should take roughly 7-9 business days from date of order. To ensure timely delivery we recommend shipping by courier and placing your order early.

Are Novelty contact lenses approved for extended or overnight wear?


Absolutely not. The materials in Novelty contact lenses are approved only for short-term wear (less than 8 hours). You will increase the risk of damage to your eyes if you do not follow your eye care professional’s wearing instructions.


Are Novelty Contact Lenses suitable for use while driving?

No they are not suitable for use while operating a motor vehicle or any other machinery requiring good vision for safety. They will distort your vision and interfere with peripheral vision. Your best approach is to take your lenses and solution with you and insert your lenses when you reach your destination or when it is safe to do so.


My friends and family members want to try on my Novelty lenses. Is that safe to do?

Absolutely not. Severe eye infections can be spread from one person to another when sharing contact lenses. In addition, contact lenses must be fit correctly by an eye care practitioner to avoid other complications. Recommend they order their own Novelty contact lenses from Lens.com, we’ll be glad to assist.


Can Novelty Contact Lenses be worn by everyone? 

Unfortunately not everyone can be successfully fit in contact lenses. If you have successfully worn regular soft contact lenses or RGP lenses, the odds are pretty good you’ll be able to scare your friends this Halloween with Novelty (Halloween, Special Effect, FX, Theatrical) contact lenses from Lens.com.


Will my normal eye color be visible through the contact lens?

Not likely, however Novelty Contact Lenses will tend to appear different from person to person depending on their underlying eye and sclera (white of the eye)color.

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