# Color Blindness Eyewear The EnChroma Glasses Have Special Lenses that Correct Color Vision By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchroma-glasses References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/09/post-35.php) & [enchroma](http://www.enchroma.com/) Color blindness may be an incredibly common disorder, but that fact doesn't make it any easier for the person suffering from it; thankfully, the EnChroma glasses can. For those looking for a less invasive way to correct this sight problem, the EnChroma glasses work to enhance some colors while filtering others out. Based in Berkeley, California, the EnChroma glasses were created by a team of researchers, engineers and tech experts along with an advisory board of world renowned vision scientists. Available in four versions to help solve various [color blindness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-adapter) strains, the EnChroma glasses boast [smart lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-journey) that actively improve color recognition. They are also come in [prescription versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-on-demand) for those requiring corrective lenses. The EnChroma glasses debuted at the Vision Expo West. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color Blindness Eyewear:** EnChroma glasses offer a less invasive solution for correcting color blindness and enhancing color recognition. - **Smart Lenses:** Smart lenses technology in EnChroma glasses could revolutionize vision correction industry. - **Personalized Eyewear:** EnChroma glasses' four versions for different color blindness types could spur a trend in personalized eyewear for medical conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear:** The EnChroma glasses are a disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry, particularly for those with color blindness. - **Vision Correction:** Smart lenses in EnChroma glasses could revolutionize the vision correction industry, offering personalized solutions for each patient. - **Medical:** EnChroma glasses' technology for color blindness correction highlights the potential for personalized eyewear in the medical industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorblind Simulation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-accessibility.md) - [Migraine-Soothing Eyewear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemistrie-avulux.md) - [Adjustable Tinted Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-rx.md) - [Color Blindness-Detecting Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-blindness-detection-book.md) - [Adaptive Eyewear Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-lens.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md) - [Blue Light-Blocking Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunnar-optiks-1.md) - [Color Vision Accessibility TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seecolors-mode.md)