# Reflective Optical Aids A Mirror Contact Lens Offers Protection of Intuitive Insertion By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-contact-lens References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/18/contact-lenses-for-dummies/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/24581367/Mirror-Contact-Lenses) Between two layers of silicone hydrogel is a highly reflective coating that makes these mirror contact lenses unique. Designed to ease and enhance the user experience of prescription eye accessories, the extra constituent has a couple of beneficial functions that improve the application for the wearer while ameliorating and even protecting her vision. Huangyu Chen designed these mirror contact lenses with the intention of making it more difficult to insert them incorrectly. The really shiny side of the convex objects should always be facing outwards, or else you know that they're inside-out. Made similarly to sunglasses material, this part of the delicate eyewear can do its part to keep your peepers safe from the damage of [solar UV rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infraredblocking-eyewear). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reflective Optical Aids:** Reflective coatings on contact lenses to enhance user experience and protect vision. - **Intuitive Inserts:** Designing eye accessories to make it easier for users to insert lenses. - **UV Protection:** Incorporating sunglass-like material to protect eyes from solar UV rays. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Innovations in contact lens design to improve user experience and vision protection. - **Optometry:** Developments in prescription eye accessories to improve vision and eye safety. - **Fashion:** Fashionable and functional eyewear innovations to enhance individual style and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glitter-Colored Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-1-day.md) - [Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-diopter.md) - [Blink-Moisturizing Contacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terasaki-institute.md) - [Extra-Breathable Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhy-by-hubble.md) - [Myopia-Focused Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myopia-control.md) - [Adaptive Eyewear Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-lens.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infraredblocking-eyewear.md) - [IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolari-shades.md)