TINTS

Contact lenses can be obtained in many different tints.

It is very common to have a light tint 
in the lens so the patient can see the 
lens when it is dropped in the sink or 
on the counter top.  These tints are 
referred to as handling tints.

Brighter or darker tints are also 
available.  These are dark enough to 
enhance or slightly change some eye 
colors, especially patients with light 
colored irises.  These are referred to 
as enhancing tints.

Other lenses, most commonly hydrogel lenses, are also available with patterns or colors to change a patient’s eye color even from dark brown to blue.  These are often referred to as opaque tints.