Masked precure of contact lenses:systems and methods therefor

摘要

Methods and systems for manufacturing tinted contact lenses are provided herein. Disclosed are contact lens mold assemblies that include contact lens mold halves, at least one of which includes a colorant. A portion of the curable lens-forming material is precured, while a portion of the curable lens-forming material in contact with the color layer remains substantially uncured to permit diffusion of the colorant into the lens.