Seeing the world in color is so important to me, I can't imagine going through my day in shades of grey. Waking up and looking out at blue, blue sky against the bright green leaves of early summer evokes a feeling so warm, it can literally change your whole outlook on life. The oranges and fire reds covering the mountains in the Adirondacks is a sight I wouldn't give up for a million dollars.
Colorblindness is an extremely common condition that affects 1-in-12 men, and 1-in-200 women. While there are certain jobs a colorblind person can't do, like become a pilot, the condition isn't considered to be serious, and these people live very full lives. There are just those certain moments that they miss on a daily basis, like the sunset, the rosiness on their daughter's cheeks, or the color of the shirt their loved one put on this morning.
Up until recently, there wasn't any way to remedy this genetic defect. Don McPherson, who has a Ph.D in glass science (it's a thing), accidentally came across this incredible technology while doing research for laser eye surgery lenses. After further exploring how the cones in the eyes respond to color, EnChroma now makes the whole rainbow available to those who have only seen shades of grey or brown for their whole lives. Joseph Romeo is one of those people who got to experience color for the first time in years, and his reaction is so touching.
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