diff --git a/code/_onclick/hud/fullscreen.dm b/code/_onclick/hud/fullscreen.dm
index 9147b7851b6..496298adfa6 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/hud/fullscreen.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/hud/fullscreen.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 /mob/proc/set_fullscreen(condition, screen_name, screen_type, arg)
 	condition ? overlay_fullscreen(screen_name, screen_type, arg) : clear_fullscreen(screen_name)
 
-/mob/proc/overlay_fullscreen(category, type, severity)
+/mob/proc/overlay_fullscreen(category, type, severity, animated = 0)
 	var/obj/screen/fullscreen/screen = screens[category]
 
 	if(screen)
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 
 	if(!screen)
 		screen = new type()
+		if(animated)
+			screen.alpha = 0
 
 	screen.icon_state = "[initial(screen.icon_state)][severity]"
 	screen.severity = severity
@@ -24,6 +26,8 @@
 	screens[category] = screen
 	if(client && (stat != DEAD || screen.allstate))
 		client.screen += screen
+		if(animated)
+			animate(screen, alpha = initial(screen.alpha), time = animated)
 	return screen
 
 /mob/proc/clear_fullscreen(category, animated = 10)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/candle.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/candle.dm
index ab5db7d0e78..9bdb4a56c7e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/candle.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/candle.dm
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 	if(!wax)
 		new /obj/item/trash/candle(src.loc)
 		if(istype(src.loc, /mob))
-			src.dropped()
+			src.dropped(user)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The candle burns out."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 80c2b6d03d0..67966e7b3aa 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -90,6 +90,18 @@
 				return 0
 	return 1
 
+// putting on to a slot
+/obj/item/clothing/equipped(mob/user, slot, assisted_equip)
+	. = ..()
+	if(tint)
+		user.handle_vision()
+
+// taking off
+/obj/item/clothing/dropped(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(tint)
+		user.handle_vision()
+
 /obj/item/clothing/proc/return_own_image()
 	var/image/our_image
 	if(icon_override)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index 5d75ce3e1fa..ff234238435 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -519,6 +519,7 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 			to_chat(usr, "You push \the [src] up out of your face.")
 		update_clothing_icon()
 		usr.update_action_buttons()
+		usr.handle_vision()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/aug/welding
 	name = "glare dampeners"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
index bc1d9ffeee8..2cdfe9c95f7 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@
 		to_chat(usr, "You push the [src] up out of your face.")
 	update_clothing_icon()	//so our mob-overlays
 	usr.update_action_buttons()
+	usr.handle_vision()
 
 
 /*
@@ -224,7 +225,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/clothing/head/pumpkin(src.loc)
 		new /obj/item/trash/candle(src.loc)
 		if(istype(src.loc, /mob))
-			src.dropped()
+			src.dropped(user)
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The candle burns out."))
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/cigs_lighters/cig_snuff.ogg', 50, 1)
 		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
index 298688cd220..895a01fe6df 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
@@ -700,7 +700,7 @@
 						playsound(src, 'sound/machines/rig/rig_retract.ogg', 20, FALSE)
 						use_obj.canremove = 1
 						holder.drop_from_inventory(use_obj,get_turf(src)) //TODO: TEST THIS CODE!
-						use_obj.dropped()
+						use_obj.dropped(wearer)
 						use_obj.canremove = 0
 						use_obj.forceMove(src)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
index 9caf728e481..ac2cae6889a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	else
 		W.forceMove(get_turf(W))
 	W.layer = initial(W.layer)
-	W.dropped()
+	W.dropped(src)
 	return 0
 
 // Removes an item from inventory and places it in the target atom.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
index d0ac2aa6099..2b27491f899 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
@@ -521,7 +521,10 @@
 	H.set_fullscreen(H.stat == UNCONSCIOUS, "blackout", /obj/screen/fullscreen/blackout)
 
 	if(config.welder_vision)
-		H.set_fullscreen(H.equipment_tint_total, "welder", /obj/screen/fullscreen/impaired, H.equipment_tint_total)
+		if(H.equipment_tint_total)
+			H.overlay_fullscreen("welder", /obj/screen/fullscreen/impaired, H.equipment_tint_total, 0.5 SECONDS)
+		else
+			H.clear_fullscreen("welder")
 	var/how_nearsighted = get_how_nearsighted(H)
 	H.set_fullscreen(how_nearsighted, "nearsighted", /obj/screen/fullscreen/oxy, how_nearsighted)
 	H.set_fullscreen(H.eye_blurry, "blurry", /obj/screen/fullscreen/blurry)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
index 4a9d225341a..9eaa8b1b1bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 	return TRUE
 
-/mob/living/proc/handle_vision()
+/mob/living/handle_vision()
 	update_sight()
 
 	if(stat == DEAD)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
index c00cc573962..dfa9c62e90f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
@@ -1246,4 +1246,7 @@ proc/is_blind(A)
 		if(r_grab.wielded)
 			. = max(MOB_GRAB_FIREMAN, .)
 		else
-			. = max(MOB_GRAB_NORMAL, .)
\ No newline at end of file
+			. = max(MOB_GRAB_NORMAL, .)
+
+/mob/proc/handle_vision()
+	return
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-better_screen_tints.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-better_screen_tints.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..3638233ce95
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-better_screen_tints.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Improved the sprites for impaired vision, most commonly from wearing welding gear or unactivated hardsuits."
+  - rscadd: "Putting on or removing vision impairing equipment will now update it immediately, flipping welding mask/goggles will do the same. This also updates flash and welding protection."
diff --git a/icons/mob/screen/full.dmi b/icons/mob/screen/full.dmi
index 79dbd79f564..4098cc91720 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/screen/full.dmi and b/icons/mob/screen/full.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/screen_full.dmi b/icons/mob/screen_full.dmi
deleted file mode 100644
index e8602a41ced..00000000000
Binary files a/icons/mob/screen_full.dmi and /dev/null differ