Creating Daltonism Glasses: Is it Possible?

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This discussion centers on the feasibility of creating glasses that enable users to perceive the world in black and white, akin to a 1930s film aesthetic, specifically for individuals with color blindness (daltonism). The conversation explores the potential use of materials that absorb specific wavelengths of light while allowing white light to pass through, possibly utilizing phosphorescent properties. The primary goal is to develop a simple, battery-free solution that alters visual perception without relying on digital screens.

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  • Understanding of optics and light absorption principles
  • Familiarity with materials science, particularly phosphorescent materials
  • Knowledge of color perception and color blindness
  • Basic concepts of lens design and functionality
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  • Research the properties of phosphorescent materials for optical applications
  • Explore advancements in lens technology for color perception modification
  • Investigate existing solutions for color blindness, such as EnChroma glasses
  • Study the physics of light absorption and transmission in various materials
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This discussion is beneficial for optical engineers, materials scientists, and anyone involved in the development of assistive technologies for individuals with color vision deficiencies.

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Hmm... I don't know weither this is a physics question (optics, photons, etc.), or is it a chemistry question... probably both.

: Is it possible to to make some coating for glass or the glass material itself that would allow someone to see in crystal clear crisp-sharp black&white - when lenses on glasses are made using such matterials? (just for the feeling; - daltonism glasses). You would actually feel like you're in some movie from '30s (in 3D, though).

(maybe some material that doesn't actually pass light, but it blocks light - absorbs different wavelenghts of light (or even a version that does that only with infra-red) and then passes white light on the other side in the direction of the original light; maybe some phosphorous matterial or something; maybe even battery assisted, but imperative is to be quite simple and to be able to see differently when you move your eyes across the surface of the lense - not just a screen picture like on TV)

Is it possible at all?!
...And why?


...Or the version with above mentioned "screen picture" (so it takes light only directly in front of it). Any suggestion...

(the primar idea is to make matterial that works in such way - without batteries etc. - just the matterial itself (natural, analog))
 
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