28 Jul 2026
For most children and teenagers, the summer holidays are a chance to slow down. No school run. No homework. No rushing from lesson to lesson.
At EYES on St Albans, it’s also one of the best times of year to discover whether the world could be a little more colourful.
Around one in 12 boys and one in 200 girls have some form of colour vision deficiency, often called colour blindness. For many young people, it’s simply the way they’ve always seen the world.
“They don’t necessarily know they’re missing anything,” says Jez Levy. “If you’ve always seen colours a certain way, you assume that’s how everybody else sees them.”
It can show up in all sorts of everyday situations. Choosing matching clothes. Reading coloured graphs at school. Following colour-coded instructions. Playing sport. Gaming. Even telling whether fruit is ripe.
For some, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, it can quietly affect confidence without anyone realising why.
That’s where EnChroma glasses can make a real difference.
EYES on St Albans has been helping people discover EnChroma for more than seven years and has seen countless emotional moments as customers experience colours in a completely new way.
“It’s one of the most rewarding things we do,” says Jez. “Not everyone experiences a dramatic change, but when the lenses are right for somebody, seeing their reaction never gets old.”
Summer is the perfect time to explore those possibilities. Without the pressure of school or work, families can book an appointment during the week, take their time, ask questions and try the lenses in a relaxed environment.
One of the nicest things about the summer holidays is that there’s no rush.
“We can spend time explaining how colour vision works, answer questions and, if someone is suitable for EnChroma, head outside together into the sunshine,” says Jez. “That’s often when the magic happens.
Better still, there’s plenty of colour outside. Trees in full leaf. Summer flowers. Blue skies. Parks full of life.
It’s the perfect backdrop for discovering what EnChroma lenses can do.
Just as importantly, there’s time to explain which type of colour vision deficiency someone has and whether EnChroma is likely to help.
“We’re always honest,” says Jez. “EnChroma isn’t right for everyone, and we’d much rather people leave with good advice than unrealistic expectations.”
For those who are suitable, though, the experience can be unforgettable. Parents often notice the reaction before their child can even find the words. Teenagers suddenly spotting colours they’d never appreciated. Adults discovering shades they didn’t realise existed. Families sharing a moment they’ll remember for years.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you or your child sees colour differently, this summer could be the perfect time to find out. You might discover the world has been hiding a few colours all along.
After all, holidays are for making memories. Why not make them a little more colourful?
Spex, hugs and rock’n’roll.
