Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
While they may seem simple at first glance, a lot of work goes into making contact lenses that exactly correct for the specific focusing errors of your eyes.
Here, I break down the full process of how contacts are made, covering:
- The two main types of contacts (soft lenses vs. hard lenses)
- Material selection
- Molding for soft lenses
- Machining for hard lenses
- Surface treatments and coatings
- Quality control and inspection
- Packaging
- Distribution
If you like How It's Made, you'll probably like this deep dive into contact lens manufacturing!
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Related videos:
- How Glasses are Made: youtube.com/watch?v=hM-1ORvapCs&t=1s
- Glasses vs. Contacts: Which Should You Use?: youtube.com/watch?v=L_dpHmw0_zg&t=2s
- Ortho-K Lenses: See Clearly All Day Without Glasses or Contacts: youtube.com/watch?v=GMV9DX0lAJY
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My sources:
- All About Vision’s 2019 webpage titled “How are contact lenses made?”
- Makers Unveiled’s 2024 YouTube video titled “How are Contact Lenses Made: A Clear View”
- Free Documentary’s 2015 YouTube Video titled “ HOW IT WORKS | Contact Lenses”
All of the background songs are instrumental versions of songs from Connor Price. Thank you for making all of your music freely available!
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** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
While they may seem simple at first glance, a lot of work goes into making contact lenses that exactly correct for the specific focusing errors of your eyes.
Here, I break down the full process of how contacts are made, covering:
- The two main types of contacts (soft lenses vs. hard lenses)
- Material selection
- Molding for soft lenses
- Machining for hard lenses
- Surface treatments and coatings
- Quality control and inspection
- Packaging
- Distribution
If you like How It's Made, you'll probably like this deep dive into contact lens manufacturing!
_____________________________________________________________
Related videos:
- How Glasses are Made: youtube.com/watch?v=hM-1ORvapCs&t=1s
- Glasses vs. Contacts: Which Should You Use?: youtube.com/watch?v=L_dpHmw0_zg&t=2s
- Ortho-K Lenses: See Clearly All Day Without Glasses or Contacts: youtube.com/watch?v=GMV9DX0lAJY
______________________________________________________________
My sources:
- All About Vision’s 2019 webpage titled “How are contact lenses made?”
- Makers Unveiled’s 2024 YouTube video titled “How are Contact Lenses Made: A Clear View”
- Free Documentary’s 2015 YouTube Video titled “ HOW IT WORKS | Contact Lenses”
All of the background songs are instrumental versions of songs from Connor Price. Thank you for making all of your music freely available!
______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3W6RRfr
______________________________________________________________
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#contacts #optometry #science #howitsmade #glasses #vision #stem
** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
