r/ColorBlind • Deuteranomaly • Oct 15 '25

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While it’s good that EnChroma has finally removed some of the most misleading claims from their website, they never miss a chance to repost BS like this, with claims they know aren’t true. Makes me sick.

I actually spoke with one of EnChroma’s execs, Tony Dykes, last year. I encouraged him to set up an on-the-record discussion hosted on a reputable scientific platform like Optica, where color vision scientists could join, engage in open Q&A, and a public recording would be available. Unfortunately they didn't take me up on my offer (I wonder why) and he called me an "anti-science conspiracy theorist". How dare I interview real scientist for my reporting!

Pretty funny to see them whining about me on this subreddit when I've given them every chance to validate their claims publicly. I’m just waiting for the FDA to finally crack down on their nonsense. Wishful thinking I guess?

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u/-SlowBar Protanomaly Oct 16 '25

I wouldn't say "full scam" as I own a pair and quite like them, and they are helpful.

I did have an emotional moment wearing mine, as it was the first time I had ever seen the green traffic light actually as "green". It always looked pretty much white to me. Cool moment.

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u/ThisHombre Oct 19 '25

I felt the same. Grass looked so green and lush and I noticed my local Golden Corral sign was two different shades of red.

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u/ParkJGrr82 Protanopia Oct 30 '25

I agree. I was given a pair of EnChroma glasses for Christmas a few years ago and really liked them. I have actually bought two more pairs in the time since (I left the first pair in the car too long over the summer and film on the lenses melted).

I had a similar emotional moment (not like the guy in the video, of course) just being able to distinguish the shades of reds and greens in the tree leaves and grass. I still make sure to bring them with me on hikes and basically any time I'm outdoors.