Contact Lenses

Contact lens, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide, and they can be worn to correct vision or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. In 2010, the worldwide market for contact lenses was estimated at $6.1 billion, while the US soft lens market was estimated at $2.1 billion.

89014

Hijab . Contact Lenses

Are colored or tinted contact lens with a prescription number permitted in Hijab? Alternatively, if they do not have a prescriptive number, does it change the ruling according to Ayatullah Sistani?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Colored lenses are considered as part of beauty's parts, that is why it is not permissible in front of the non Mahram men. It makes no difference whether it is prescribed or not. Lenses should not be a part of attraction towards the female.

Wassalam.

46584

Woman . Hijab . Contact Lenses

Is it allowed for a woman to wear colored or tinted contact lenses, and does this affect the propriety of Hijab, especially if she goes out in public?

Liyakatali Takim, Professor Liyakat Takim is the Sharjah Chair in Global Islam at McMaster University in Canada. Answer imported 4 years ago

There is no harm in her wearing tinted lenses. However, she should observe what is required in hijab - that is, modest clothing and behaviour.