EnChroma Glasses from Benjamin Optical: See the World in True Color
Color blindness, or color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition where a person is unable to see colors in a typical way. Luckily, EnChroma glasses present a groundbreaking solution for people with CVD, allowing them to experience the full spectrum of colors in all their glory.
The EnChroma Advantage: See Colors Vibrantly
EnChroma glasses are more than just eyewear; they're a window to a brighter, more colorful world. Using cutting-edge lens technology, EnChroma glasses are specifically engineered to improve color perception for those with red-green color blindness and other color vision deficiencies.
Whether you're experiencing the rich shades of a sunset or the vivid colors of a blooming garden for the first time, EnChroma glasses bring the world to life.
What is Color Blindness?
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition in which a person is unable to see colors in a typical way. This condition is often genetic and mainly impacts males. It affects the way an individual perceives color due to abnormalities in the cone cells of the retina.
Types of Color Blindness
There are several types of color blindness. The most common types are:
- Red-Green Color Blindness: This is the most prevalent type and includes subtypes such as protanopia (lack of red photoreceptors), protanomaly (reduced sensitivity to red light), deuteranopia (lack of green photoreceptors), and deuteranomaly (reduced sensitivity to green light).
- Blue-Yellow Color Blindness: Less common than red-green color blindness, this type includes tritanopia (lack of blue photoreceptors) and tritanomaly (reduced sensitivity to blue light).
- Complete Color Blindness (Achromatopsia) is a rare condition in which an individual sees no color at all, only shades of grey.
Diagnosing Color Blindness at Our NY & NJ Practices
Getting diagnosed with color blindness usually involves an eye exam that includes specific tests designed to assess color vision capabilities. Some of the most common tests include:
- Ishihara Color Test: This is the most well-known color blindness test, consisting of a series of plates filled with colored dots. These plates feature numbers or shapes that someone with normal color vision can see but may be invisible or difficult to distinguish for someone with a color vision deficiency.
- Anomaloscope: This test measures how well an individual can differentiate between various shades of red and green. Participants are asked to adjust the brightness and color of a light to match a reference. This test can precisely diagnose red-green color blindness and its severity.
- HRR (Hardy, Rand, and Rittler) Test: Similar to the Ishihara test, the HRR test uses plates with patterns in different colors to assess sensitivity to red, green, and blue light. It can help in identifying blue-yellow color blindness and more subtle forms of red-green color blindness.
EnChroma glasses aren't just a marvel of fashion; they're a testament to the incredible advancements in optical science.
Developed through years of research and trials, EnChroma lenses use a patented light-filtering technology that selectively removes certain wavelengths of light. This process helps to enhance specific colors, making them more distinguishable for individuals with color vision deficiencies.
By improving the contrast between different colors, EnChroma glasses allow wearers to experience the world in a way they never thought possible.
If you suspect you or someone in your family is colorblind, call Benjamin Optical or book an appointment online today.