Contact lenses may not be suitable if you have severe allergies, repeated eye infections, conditions that affect eye lubrication, or are constantly exposed to dust, smoke, or dirt for long periods.

But think twice before you add coloured non-prescription contact lenses to your get-up. They could cause a host of issues, including corneal infections, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and even blindness.

EYE CONTACTS can be a necessity, especially when they're needed for driving, watching TV, or for an evening out. Plus, glasses can break and need replacement, meaning you might be wearing contacts ...

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think ...

Originating in South Korea in the mid-2000s, they make your eyes look bigger – more doll-like – by extending the coloured area beyond the natural iris and even adding a black ring around the edge.