Lite 98.7's Brand Manager and Morning Show Co-Host has been red-green color blind for his entire life.  We won't let on as to exactly how many years that is.   Not being able to distinguish reds from greens or orange from reds or yellows has been challenging at times.

Last year in Phoenix, Arizona, J.R. was aware of the police cruiser behind him.  So without hesitation, he turned left on what he thought was a green arrow.  The officer followed him and quickly turned on his flashing lights.  When he asked J.R. if he knew why he was pulled over, the response was "I must have done something wrong but I'm not sure what."  He was then informed that he turned on a red arrow.  Luckily, no ticket was issued.

This past week, a Facebook friend of J.R.'s posted a story on his page about sunglasses that correct color blindness.  Is it real or is it hype?   If they really work, then why haven't more people heard about this?  After all, 1-in-12 men suffer from some form of color blindness.

EnChroma is the company that sells these miracle lenses, and it was started by a scientist who says he accidently created the sunglasses.  His website offers many testimonials from people who say they can see colors while wearing the glasses.

The cost for a pair of EnChromas ranges from $300 to over $700, based on the style and whether or not prescription lenses are needed.  The company does have a 60-day return policy.   Is a sunset, or a rainbow, or knowing if the flashing light on the street ahead is red or yellow worth it?   A decision J.R. should make before many more years of color blindness slip by.

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