Why are my coloured contacts blurry?

Question

I have gotten some prescription contacts from my optometrist 4 the first time. While at the consultation I chose to try on my clear ones instead of my coloured. My clear contacts are very comfortable and work fine. I am now using my freshlook coloured ones for the first time. The corners appear blurry on. I've had them on for about 2 hours now and its getting abit clearer. Though the corners still appear blurry. Is there a explanation for this? I brought 8 pairs of coloured and 3 pairs of clear... Did I waste my money? Also I have made sure to try them inside out and that to make sure I don't have them on the wrong way. Still same blurry corners. Your help answers would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

If your pupil diameter is larger than the aperture in the center of the colored lenses, then you will register a bit of the color in your line of sight.  You may find this becomes less noticeable as you wear them, but you find it just drives you nuts...it does me.