Not every contact lens is designed simply to correct a prescription. Some are engineered around the way light affects your eyes, your visual comfort, and your performance throughout the day. Altius performance-tinted contact lenses are made for people who want clearer, calmer vision in bright, changing, or visually demanding environments.
At Toluca Lake Optometric Center in Burbank, CA, we fit Altius lenses for patients who are active, light-sensitive, or looking for an alternative to ordinary clear contact lenses. The right tint may help sharpen contrast and reduce the visual stress caused by harsh light while still keeping the convenience of contact lens wear.
What Are Altius Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses?
Altius is a patented performance-tinted contact lens designed to filter specific wavelengths of light. Unlike a cosmetic tint that changes the appearance of an eye, the Altius tint is intended to change the quality of the light reaching the eye. The result is a visual experience that can feel more defined and comfortable in the conditions where glare and scattered light are most distracting.
Altius lenses block 100% of harmful UV and over 99% of blue light, while allowing the rest of the visible color spectrum to come through. They are available for patients who need vision correction as well as patients who are interested in the performance and comfort benefits of the lens design.
A contact lens evaluation is still essential. Altius lenses must be selected and fit for the individual eye, and the correct option depends on your prescription, eye health, wearing schedule, and goals.
How Altius Can Change the Visual Experience
Sharper contrast. In bright or high-glare settings, small details can be harder to distinguish. Altius is designed to increase the contrast between objects and their surroundings, which can make visual information feel more defined.
Less visual stress from harsh light. Fluorescent lighting, intense sunlight, reflections, and screens can be uncomfortable for people with light sensitivity. Filtering selected wavelengths may make these environments easier to tolerate for some patients.
More comfortable transitions. Outdoor activities often involve rapidly changing light — moving from shade to sun, entering a building, or following a ball across a bright field. Performance-tinted lenses are designed for the changing visual demands of active life.
Built-in UV and blue-light filtering. Altius adds filtering within the contact lens itself. It does not replace UV-protective sunglasses, which are still important for protecting the eyes and the delicate skin around them when you are outdoors.
Who May Benefit from Altius Lenses?
Altius may be worth discussing during a contact lens consultation if you:
- Play outdoor sports or spend a lot of time in bright, reflective environments
- Notice discomfort or squinting in sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other harsh light
- Experience light sensitivity associated with migraines or photophobia
- Are recovering from a concussion or traumatic brain injury and are bothered by bright light
- Spend long hours on digital devices and want a more comfortable visual experience
- Want crisp, high-contrast vision for an active lifestyle without wearing glasses
These lenses are not a universal treatment for migraines, concussion symptoms, or eye disease. People respond differently to light filtering, and a complete eye evaluation is the best way to determine whether Altius is appropriate for you.
Choosing Between the Amber and Grey-Green Tints
Altius offers two signature tint options. Your doctor will help you choose based on the light you encounter, the activities you enjoy, and the visual experience you prefer.
Amber. The amber tint is designed to maximize contrast and depth perception. It is often a good match for outdoor sports, fast-moving activities, and environments where glare makes it difficult to separate details from the background.
Grey-green. Grey-green offers a more balanced, true-to-life color experience with soothing light reduction. It may be a better fit for all-day wear, screen-heavy days, and patients who want a subtle tint for both indoor and outdoor environments.
The best tint is personal. A fitting allows you to discuss your goals and, when appropriate, experience the options before settling on the lens that fits your routine.
What to Expect at an Altius Contact Lens Fitting
An Altius fitting begins with a comprehensive eye health and vision evaluation. We review your prescription, examine the front and back of the eye, talk through your symptoms and activities, and make sure contact lens wear is safe for your eyes.
From there, we consider whether a prescription or plano option is appropriate, select the tint that best matches your needs, and assess comfort and visual clarity. We also review insertion, removal, cleaning, replacement, and wearing guidelines. Follow-up matters because a lens that looks promising on paper still needs to feel comfortable and provide stable vision on the eye.
As with any contact lens, do not sleep in Altius lenses unless your eye care professional specifically directs you to do so. Follow the recommended replacement schedule and stop wearing the lenses if you develop pain, significant redness, light sensitivity, or a sudden change in vision.
Are Altius Performance Lenses Right for You?
Altius may be a strong option if your daily activities involve bright light, glare, rapid visual changes, or demanding contrast. It may also be worth exploring if ordinary clear lenses correct your prescription but do not address how light feels to your eyes.
The goal is not to change who you are seeing, but to make the visual information in front of you easier to process and more comfortable to use. A personalized fitting helps set realistic expectations and determines whether the lens benefits match your eyes and lifestyle.
Explore Altius in Burbank
If you are curious about performance-tinted contact lenses, visit our Altius Performance Lenses page to learn more about the lens options and benefits. You can also schedule an Altius consultation at Toluca Lake Optometric Center in Burbank, CA, or call (818) 841-1212. We will help you find out whether Altius is the right fit for clearer, more comfortable vision.
