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EnChroma Sunglasses . By: Colby Edson. Color Deficiency Disorder. Cannot distinguish colors quickly or accurately 1 in 12 males 1 in 200 females. EnChroma. Sunglasses correct for color blindness Normal sunglasses reduce all light transmission EnChroma filters specific colors of light
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EnChroma Sunglasses By: Colby Edson
Color Deficiency Disorder • Cannot distinguish colors quickly or accurately • 1 in 12 males • 1 in 200 females
EnChroma • Sunglasses correct for color blindness • Normal sunglasses reduce all light transmission • EnChroma filters specific colors of light • http://enchroma.com
Pros • Advanced technology used by surgeons • Customizable • Correct for color blindness
Cons • $800 per pair of sunglasses • Small base of current users
Is it worth it? • Absolutely • If you don’t take my word: • http://www.gizmag.com/enchroma-color-blindness-sunglasses/24167/
References • Coxworth, B. (2012, September 17). Enchroma glasses designed to compensate for color blindness. Retrieved from http://www.gizmag.com/enchroma-color-blindness-sunglasses/24167/ • Frequently asked questions. (2012). Retrieved from http://enchroma.com/faq/ • Lilly, P. (2012, September 12). Let there be color! enchroma creates special sunglasses to help the color blind. Retrieved from http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/135953-let-there-be-color-enchroma-designs-special-sunglasses-to-help-the-color-blind • Tharler, S. (2012, September 07). Excellent idea of the day: Color blind sunglasses. Retrieved from http://news.discovery.com/earth/excellent-idea/color-blind-cause-cure-sunglass-lens-eye-120907.html • Wood, J. (2012, October 07). Enchroma unveils sunglasses for the color blind. Retrieved from http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/10/07/enchroma-unveils-sunglasses-for-the-color-blind/