Color measurement of contact lenses with the Vista spectrophotometer from HunterLab
In the development of contact lenses, whether made of glass or plastic, color measurement is used in several contexts
Color recognition
Clear contact lenses are often very lightly colored so that they are easier to see in the blister. This is where colorimetry helps to define the coloration as intensely as necessary, but at the same time as weakly as possible, so that it does not affect the visual experience.
Light transmittance / transmission
Coloring
Regardless of the different optical targets, the spectrophotometer is used in quality control to guarantee that the lenses have the same color quality across different production batches.
Specially developed holder for measuring contact lenses from HunterLab
For the Vista spectrophotometer spectrophotometer from HunterLab, a two-part holder has been specially developed in which contact lenses with a diameter of approx. 13.8 mm or more can be easily inserted in order to measure their transmission. To do this, a contact lens is placed over the opening of the holder base and then clamped to the edge with the holder attachment, which adheres magnetically. This fixation prevents wrinkles or deformation of the lens and the entire lens surface can be measured. The entire holder is then inserted into the device in front of the measuring opening. It centers itself – again magnetically – perfectly in front of the ball opening. This system is easy to use and guarantees a highly repeatable measuring method that can be carried out in exactly the same way by all employees.
Vista – The versatile measuring device for color and haze (turbidity):
The Vista is not only ideal for measuring contact lenses, as a spectrophotometer with haze function it is also used for measuring films, lenses, e.g. spectacle lenses, preforms and transparent liquids.
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Practical example: Measuring method – color measurement of contact lenses
Read our application report “Color measurement of contact lenses” to find out how spectral analysis can be used profitably in the development and quality assurance of lenses.
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