Hand-Painted Ordering Guide
Hand-Painted Prosthetic Orders
Ordering guide for custom hand-painted iris and prosthetic lenses requiring photography, trial color approval, fitting information, and individualized lens design.
Ordering Process
Complete the Hand Paint Order Form
Provide the required account, patient, lens, fitting, and design information.
Submit Required Eye Photography
Submit one clear photo of both eyes together and one close-up photo of the good/reference eye in normal lighting. Do not submit slit-lamp or Polaroid photos.
View Photo InstructionsInitial Trial Lens Created
Adventure in Colors creates the initial trial lens for color and pattern evaluation.
Review and Adjust Color
The trial lens is reviewed for color and pattern. Adjustments can be made if needed.
Approve the Trial
Once the color and pattern are approved, the trial becomes the visual reference for the final hand-painted lens.
Final Lens Painted
The final lens is created from the approved trial and the appropriate fitting information.
Typical Turnaround
Approximately 4–10 weeks, depending on the number of modifications required.
Important Trial Lens Information
- Trial lenses are for color and pattern verification only and may not represent the final fit.
- Trial lens parameters are unknown.
- Do not over-refract or determine the final prescription from the colored trial lenses.
- Trial lenses must be returned.
- The final lens is painted from the approved trial.
After the Final Lens
- Final hand-painted lenses should be dispensed promptly.
- Modifications may be made within the current 45-day grace period.
- Color fading is warranted for 6 months.
- Typical touch-up turnaround for a previously delivered lens is approximately 7–10 days.
Order Form
Hand Paint Order Form