Have you ever found certain colours so similar that they were difficult to distinguish? Or noticed that colours other people see as clearly different appear almost identical to you?
These experiences may be associated with Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), commonly referred to as colour blindness. One of the most frequently encountered forms is red-green color vision deficiency.
When looking for solutions, you may come across terms such as colour-blind glasses, colour-blind lenses, glasses for colour blindness or colour-correcting glasses. It is important to understand that glasses and lenses designed for people with color vision deficiency do not treat or cure the condition. In certain cases, however, they may help enhance the perceived differences between some colours.
One technology developed for certain types of red-green color vision deficiency is EnChroma® lens technology. These lenses selectively filter specific wavelengths of light to help reduce the overlap between certain colour signals and enhance perceived colour contrast.
Results can vary between individuals depending on the type and severity of their color vision deficiency.
EnChroma® lenses are also available in several options rather than a single universal design. These include lenses for outdoor activities, lenses for indoor environments and models developed with different types of color vision deficiency in mind.
Which EnChroma® lens may be suitable for you? How are the different options designed, and what should you consider before choosing one?
Explore the different types of EnChroma® lenses and learn how to select an option suited to your vision needs and lifestyle.
1. Cx3 Sun: EnChroma® Lenses for Outdoor Use
For those looking for EnChroma® lenses for outdoor use, Cx3 Sun is designed for bright outdoor environments.
Featuring a classic grey tint with a blue mirror coating, the lenses have the appearance of contemporary sunglasses suitable for everyday wear.
EnChroma® Cx3 Sun is designed for people with Deutan color vision deficiency, a type of red-green CVD associated with reduced sensitivity to green light. The lens technology filters selected wavelengths of light to help increase the perceived separation between certain colour signals.
Individual colour perception and results may vary.
Who Is Cx3 Sun Suitable For?
- People with Deutan color vision deficiency
- Those who regularly spend time outdoors
- People looking for lenses for travel or holidays
- Those who participate in outdoor activities
- People seeking EnChroma® technology in the form of outdoor sunglasses
If you have Deutan color vision deficiency and primarily want to use the lenses during the day or in outdoor environments, Cx3 Sun may be an option worth considering.
2. Cx3 Sun SP: Outdoor EnChroma® Lenses for Protan CVD
Protan color vision deficiency is a form of red-green CVD associated with reduced sensitivity to red light. It may make it difficult to distinguish between red, green and certain related shades.
EnChroma® Cx3 Sun SP is designed for outdoor use by people in the Protan group.
It offers another EnChroma® lens option for individuals with color vision deficiency who want to use the lenses in bright outdoor environments. As with other optical colour filters, colour perception and the experience of wearing the lenses can vary between individuals.
Who Is Cx3 Sun SP Suitable For?
- People with Protan color vision deficiency
- Those seeking colour-enhancing lenses for outdoor use
- People who regularly travel or participate in outdoor activities
- Those who would like to experience an EnChroma® lens designed for the Protan group
Although Cx3 Sun and Cx3 Sun SP are both intended for outdoor use, they are designed with different types of red-green color vision deficiency in mind.
Identifying your type of color vision deficiency is therefore an important consideration when selecting an EnChroma® lens.
3. Indoor Universal: EnChroma® Lenses for Indoor Use
If you spend most of your day at home, in an office, in a classroom or in another indoor environment, Indoor Universal may be better suited to your lifestyle than an outdoor lens.
EnChroma® Indoor Universal is designed for indoor use and lighting conditions that differ from those encountered outdoors. It may therefore be suitable for daily activities such as working, studying or spending time at home.
Who Is Indoor Universal Suitable For?
- People with red-green color vision deficiency
- Office workers
- Students and people who spend time in classrooms
- Those looking for EnChroma® lenses for indoor use
Choosing a lens for color vision deficiency should not be based only on whether it is labelled for indoor or outdoor use.
Your type and degree of color vision deficiency, intended use and the lighting conditions you encounter in everyday life should all be considered when selecting a lens.
What Should You Consider Before Choosing EnChroma® Glasses?
Choosing EnChroma® glasses or lenses for color vision deficiency involves more than selecting a model or frame design. It is also important to consider your individual colour vision and how you intend to use the lenses.
1. Do You Have Deutan or Protan CVD?
Red-green color vision deficiency can be divided into different groups, including Deutan and Protan.
People in these groups experience colour differently. Identifying your type of color vision deficiency can therefore help you consider which lens is more appropriately designed for your needs.
2. What Is the Degree of Your Color Vision Deficiency?
Even among people with the same type of CVD, the degree of color vision deficiency can vary.
As a result, individual experiences and perceived colour differences when looking through EnChroma® lenses may also vary.
3. Where Will You Use the Lenses Most Often?
Think about your daily routine and the environments in which you intend to wear the lenses.
Are you looking for outdoor glasses to use while travelling or participating in outdoor activities? Or do you spend most of your time at home, in an office or in another indoor environment?
Lighting conditions and intended use are important factors when selecting a lens.
4. Experience the Lenses Before Making a Decision
Colour perception is highly individual, and the effects of optical colour filters can differ from one person to another.
Experiencing the lenses in person can help you assess how different EnChroma® lens options affect your own perception of colour before making a decision.
Which EnChroma® Lens Is Right for You? Experience the Difference in Person
Because everyone experiences colour differently, there is no single EnChroma® lens or pair of colour-blind glasses that will be equally suitable for everyone.
At Better Vision Prestige, you can experience EnChroma® lenses in person and receive professional guidance. Our specialists can help you consider the lens type, lighting conditions, intended use and your individual vision needs.
Better Vision Prestige provides comprehensive vision examinations and professional eye care services delivered by a team that includes optometrists. Ophthalmologist consultations are also available in accordance with the services and schedules offered by the branch.
Book an EnChroma® Lens Experience at Better Vision Prestige
Better Vision Prestige — Erawan Bangkok, 4th Floor
494 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Tel. 063-851-8322
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Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Book an appointment to experience EnChroma® lenses and explore an option suited to your colour vision and lifestyle.
