Quick answer
Choose the 17mm Black Sclera for a wearable, prescription-ready full blackout that suits longer events. Choose the 22mm Red Vein when your costume needs maximum red-veined coverage and you are comfortable with a larger lens.
Coverage and visual impact
The 22mm Red Vein covers more of the visible eye than the 17mm Black Sclera, so it creates a more dramatic, fully red-veined effect. The 17mm Black Sclera still delivers a solid blackout look but leaves a slightly smaller footprint, which can read as more subtle in photos and in person.
If your character design depends on an unmistakable full-eye transformation, the larger diameter is the stronger choice. If you want a black sclera effect without going maximum size, the 17mm option keeps the look contained.
Fit and comfort considerations
Both lenses are made from hydrogel with 40% water content and are manufactured in Korea. The key difference is the base curve: the 17mm Black Sclera has a 10mm base curve, while the 22mm Red Vein has an 11mm base curve. A base curve that does not match your eye can affect comfort and centering, so this is the spec to check with your eye care professional before ordering.
The 17mm Black Sclera is available with prescription options, which makes it the more practical pick if you normally wear corrective lenses. The 22mm Red Vein is listed without prescription options in the supplied catalog, so plan for that limitation if you need vision correction.
Cost and replacement planning
The 17mm Black Sclera is listed at USD 23.25, while the 22mm Red Vein is listed at USD 52.92. Both are sold as a pair in a box and have a 1-year stated lifespan, so the price gap is mainly about the larger diameter and the red-vein design rather than a difference in replacement cycle.
If you are building a costume on a budget or want a backup pair, the lower price of the 17mm Black Sclera makes it easier to keep a spare. The 22mm Red Vein costs more, so reserve it for looks where the extra coverage genuinely matters.
Key trade-offs between the two lenses
- Coverage vs. subtlety: The 22mm Red Vein covers more of the eye for a bolder red-veined effect; the 17mm Black Sclera offers a solid blackout with a slightly smaller footprint. Match the diameter to how much of the eye your character design needs to transform.
- Prescription availability vs. design impact: The 17mm Black Sclera is available with prescription, while the 22mm Red Vein is not listed with prescription options in the supplied catalog. If you need vision correction, confirm prescription availability before choosing the 22mm design.
- Price vs. drama: The 17mm Black Sclera is listed at USD 23.25 and the 22mm Red Vein at USD 52.92, both as a pair with a 1-year stated lifespan. Budget for the larger lens only when the extra coverage is essential to the look.
Product facts at a glance
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22mm Red Vein: 22mm diameter with an 11mm base curve, hydrogel, 40% water content, made in Korea. The larger diameter gives broader red-veined coverage, but the 11mm base curve needs to suit your eye for comfortable wear.
22mm Red Vein
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17mm Black Sclera: 17mm diameter with a 10mm base curve, hydrogel, 40% water content, made in Korea, available with prescription. The smaller diameter and prescription option make it a more versatile choice if you need vision correction or want a less extreme full-eye look.
17mm Black Sclera
Which lens is right for you?
Best for
- Cosplayers who want a full blackout effect and may need prescription lenses
- Longer events where a slightly smaller, lower-cost lens is easier to manage
Not for
- Looks that require maximum red-veined coverage across the whole eye
- Anyone who needs prescription correction and wants the 22mm Red Vein design
