Low Vision Filters Comparison

Patients and doctors have found the following photographic approximation of each low vision tint color to be helpful in determining which shade to select. While we think this is super helpful, it’s not meant to replicate or replace the in-office tint-testing experience.

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Check below for a side-by-side comparison of no filter vs the following low vision tints:

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in pale yellow, representing the 450 lens tint.

450

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in light yellow, representing the CPF-450X lens tint.

450X

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in olive green, representing the CPF-450XG lens tint.

450XG

Orange circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses, representing the 511 lens tint.

511

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses, representing the 511x lens tint.

511X

Orange circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses, representing the 527 lens tint.

527

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in medium orange, representing the 527X lens tint.

527X

Red-orange circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses, representing the 550 lens tint.

550

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in deep red, representing the 550XD lens tint.

550XD

Circular icon with a smiling face wearing glasses in reddish-brown, representing the CPF Glarecutter lens tint.

Corning Glarecutter

Chadwick Optical - Dark Plum (NoIR 81) lens filter

NoIR 81 (Dark Plum)

Chadwick Optical - Light Plum (NoIR 88) lens filter

NoIR 88 (Light Plum)

Check below for a side-by-side comparison of no filter vs the following low vision tints:

Chadwick Optical Low Vision Filter Kit Colors

A view of an office room under the 450 tint, creating a warm and intense yellow hue across the image, impacting the visibility and color perception of furniture and room details.

An office room under the 450x tint, which casts a vibrant yellow hue over the scene, brightening the walls and furniture while softening shadows and creating a warm, sunny effect.

An office room with the 450xg tint, adding a greenish-yellow overlay to the scene, creating a subdued yet warm effect that softens the appearance of the furniture and decor.

A view of an office room with the 511 tint, casting a deep red hue throughout the space, intensifying warm tones and creating a strong color cast over the furniture and room details.

An office room shown with the 511x tint, casting a golden-yellow hue across the space, warming the room’s ambiance while slightly muting the contrast of furniture and decor details.

A view of an office room under the 527 tint, applying a rich orange filter that warms the room significantly, altering the overall color balance and visibility of details.

A view of an office room with the 527x tint, applying a warm orange-yellow overlay that significantly brightens the space, enhancing warmth and subtly affecting the clarity of furniture and details.

A view of an office room with the 550 tint, adding a light orange-yellow hue to the scene, which softly enhances the warmth without overpowering the visibility of furniture and other details.

A view of an office room under a deep red tint, applied by the 550x filter, casting a strong red hue over the scene, which intensifies the warmth and alters the visibility of room details by muting cooler tones.

A view of an office room with a simulated glare reduction filter, cutting down on light reflections and enhancing contrast, making the room details more visible by minimizing harsh lighting effects.

A view of an office room under a dark plum tint, applied by the Noir 81 filter, creating a rich, deep purple overlay that reduces brightness and changes the appearance of colors, affecting the visibility of fine details.

A view of an office room under a light plum tint, applied by the Noir 88 filter, adding a gentle pinkish-purple hue across the room, subtly affecting color perception while maintaining visibility of details.

Low Vision Tint Selection Kit

Developed as a practical tool for practitioners to help patients sample a variety of tints designed to assist with low vision conditions. This kit provides an efficient way to determine the most effective tint for your patient’s specific needs as well as the best lens shape for us to create a custom clip.