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 patientΓÇÖs eye color even from dark brown to blue. These are often referred to as opaque tints.
