A scientific article by the lecturer, Assist.Prof.Dr. Munther Sameen Shukur (The Psychovisual Impact of Colors in Tinted Medical Lenses)

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Colored medical lenses have traditionally been used for cosmetic purposes or for correcting color perception in patients with color vision deficiency. However, recent studies reveal psychovisual effects of these lenses on mood, cognitive performance, and even neuro-visual balance.<br /><br />Color plays a crucial role in visual and psychological perception, and the central nervous system responds directly to chromatic environmental changes. Tinted medical lenses thus provide an innovative means of influencing such responses, not only in managing visual impairments but also in promoting psychological well-being.<br />• Psychological effects of colors: Wearing blue-tinted lenses may reduce stress levels by enhancing a sense of calm, whereas yellow-tinted lenses improve focus and visual attention.<br />• Medical applications: Red or violet-tinted lenses have demonstrated efficacy in improving contrast sensitivity in patients with age-related macular degeneration.<br />• Applications in education and work: Tinted lenses may enhance performance in fields requiring high perceptual accuracy, such as aviation or surgery.<br /><br />Colored medical lenses serve a dual role, combining visual support with psychological influence, opening unprecedented therapeutic and rehabilitative applications.<br />