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Tested Success Since 2011
- Founded: In 2011 by Dr. Ben Z at UPenn to help a color-deficient friend.
- Inspiration: Success of his colorblind glasses led to Pilestone’s creation. Now, Pilestone has helped over 30k experience colors globally.
Understanding Color Vision Deficiency (CVD)
- Causes: Often due to genetic mutations affecting color-sensing proteins in retinal cone cells.
- Variability: Mutations differ among individuals, leading to various types and severities of color deficiencies.
How Pilestone Glasses Work
- Technology: Utilize optical filters to selectively block specific wavelengths of light.
- Benefits: Reduces color confusion and improves contrast.
Tips for Optimal Results
- Test: Take Pilestone's free online colorblind test to select the best lens.
- Usage: Wear the selected glasses for a total of 25 hours in bright environments.
- Note: Individual experiences Vary.
Pilestone Lens Selection System
Select the type that helps you see the numbers 98, 99, 60 (top to bottom, left to right)
Type A – Brown Lens (Mild/Moderate Red-Green CVD):
Models: TP-012 Narrow, TP-006 Aviator, TP-022 Kids, TP-017 Sporty, TP-018 Clip-On, TP-024 Large
Type B – Purple Lens (Strong/Severe Red-Green CVD):
Models: TP-105 Nova Aviator, TP-025 Large, TP-032 Medium, TP-035 Classic Aviator, TP-030 Kids, TP-028 Sporty, TP-125 Luxurious
Type C – Light Brown (Mild/Moderate Red-Green CVD for Indoor Use):
Models: TP-021 Indoor Only
Type D – Red Lens (Moderate/Strong Red Deficiency):
Models: GM-2 Narrow, GM-3 Clip-On, TP-016 Sporty, TP-042 Kids, TP-036 Aviator
Type E – Bluish Grey Lens (Mild/Moderate Blue-Yellow CVD):
Models: TP-020 Large, TP-047 Clip-On
Type F – Grey Lens (Mild/Moderate Red-Green CVD):
Models: TP-002 Medium, TP-004 Clip-On, TP-005 Sporty
Additional Lenses:
Blue Lens (Moderate/Strong Blue Deficiency): TP-008 Medium, TP-048 Clip-On
Yellow Lens (Moderate/Strong Yellow Deficiency): TP-009 Medium, TP-023 Clip-On
Thomas
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
I was conflicted about purchasing these, since it seems like they work for some people but not for others, but they worked for me. I don't know how other people experience it, but I've always felt "colorblind" is a misnomer, because I can identify red and green separately, but if you lay them next to each other (like the circles in the test), I can't differentiate them. So when I put these on it wasn't some mind-blowing experience of seeing colors for the first time (I think the lenses actually make the world look pretty unnatural, i.e., even a white piece of paper has a pink hue to it). But they do allow me to differentiate between colors much more effectively. We've got a red jar with a slightly-different-shade-of-red lid which I thought was all one color, for example, and I can see more gradations of green on my plant leaves, which are more beautiful than I appreciated.As far as tests go, I've got an Ichihara poster with 11 panels. Without the glasses I can identify 4, with the glasses I can identify 9. I was also pretty amazed that when I wore them I tested as normal vision on Pilestone's site, whereas without them I test as strong protan.The aviators are goofy (especially with bright red lenses), and I'm skeptical about durability. The lenses are also relatively dark, so it's not comfortable to use them for too long with a computer monitor (which is unfortunate for obvious reasons). Overall I think they're a little gimmicky, but it's a cool experience for the price. I'll probably mainly use them for driving and coordinating outfits. Giving them 5 stars because they do the main thing I bought them to do.
gennesis dean
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
My friend got these for her boyfriend. He can’t see red/green including shades. He needed a Lens D but she couldn’t catch one in time to get before stocking out. She literally just risked it and bought these. His eyes got wide and lit up when he put them on! His favorite colors to see was green, and pink! He hasn’t taken the glasses off, lmbo. I don’t think he will. It’s worth the money, buy it!
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