Abstract: A contact lens is provided that has visible inversion marks on the lens. The marks include a plurality of recessed spots having side walls, a substantially convex bottom surface, and a relatively shallow maximum depth of between about 7.5 microns and 12 microns. The recessed spots provide a highly visible marking indicia on a contact lens with maximum comfort to wear. A method is also provided to make the inversion marks. The method includes projecting one or more laser beam pulses through a laser beam mask to etch an array of recessed spots in a surface of a contact lens mold insert and then scanning the insert and mask synchronously with respect to the laser beam pulses thereby forming the inversion mark on the mold insert. The mold insert is used to make casting cups for cast-molding contact lenses, through which the inversion marks are reproduced on the contact lenses.

Abstract: A contact lens is provided that has visible inversion marks on the lens. The marks include a plurality of recessed spots having side walls, a substantially convex bottom surface, and a relatively shallow maximum depth of between about 7.5 microns and 12 microns. The recessed spots provide a highly visible marking indicia on a contact lens with maximum comfort to wear.