Editorial Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Who writes this blog

Seebelle is an independent online retailer of colored contact lenses, shipping worldwide. Our articles are written by the Seebelle editorial team — the same people who source, photograph and ship the lenses we sell. That gives us first-hand knowledge of how a specific lens actually looks and feels, which is the part most online guides get wrong.

We publish under a team byline rather than an individual name because our articles are a collaboration between the people who source our products, answer customer questions, and write our guides. We do not use invented author personas.

Where our information comes from

Every factual claim in our articles comes from one of three places:

• Health and safety guidance from recognised authorities — the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the CDC, the NHS and equivalent national bodies. These are linked directly in the article so you can check them yourself.
• Manufacturer specifications — diameter, base curve, water content, material and replacement schedule, taken from the lens manufacturer's own documentation.
• Our own hands-on experience with the products we stock, including how a given shade behaves on darker and lighter eyes.

What we will not do

• We do not give medical advice. We are a retailer, not a clinic.
• We do not publish statistics or studies we cannot link to.
• We do not invent author credentials. No one on our team is presented as a clinician, because none of us is one.
• We do not claim that any lens treats, cures or improves an eye condition.
• We do not recommend a product we would not wear ourselves.

Medical review

Our articles are not currently reviewed by a licensed eye care professional. We say so openly rather than implying otherwise. Instead, health-related content is written against published guidance from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the U.S. FDA, and every such claim is linked to its source.

For anything clinical — whether lenses suit your eyes, your prescription, your fit, or a symptom you are experiencing — see a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. Contact lenses, including non-prescription cosmetic ones, are medical devices. Our Safety & Care page covers the basics of safe wear.

Rules differ by country

We ship worldwide, and contact lens regulation is not the same everywhere. In the United States, the FDA requires a valid prescription for all contact lenses, including plano cosmetic ones. In the EU and UK, cosmetic lenses are regulated as medical devices, but point-of-sale rules vary by country. Where an article touches on this, we name the country the rule applies to. Please check the requirements where you live before ordering.

How we keep articles current

Every article shows a “last updated” date, and that date is real. We review our published guides on a rolling schedule and update them whenever specifications, regulatory guidance, or our product range change. We do not refresh a date without changing the content behind it.

Corrections

If you find something inaccurate, tell us at seebelle.lens@gmail.com and we will correct it and note the change. We would rather be corrected than be wrong.

You can read more about us on our About Us page, browse our Lens Guide, or start with the blog.