X-chrome contact lenses are specialty contact lenses for those that have specific red/green color deficiency as a vision problem. A deep red x-chrome contact lens is worn in both eyes and intensifies the color of red and green objects. This allows the patient to receive information to the brain about the colors they could not see before. This lens does not cure the vision problem of color deficiency; it is only an aid in the perception of colors. Some patients prefer to wear eyeglasses instead of an x-chrome contact lens. In these cases, we utilize special eyeglass lenses. People with certain professions cannot wear these lenses. The FAA does not allow pilots to wear the lens because it can confuse them with the lights in the cockpit. If you are colorblind, check with our office to see if you are a candidate for one of these types of corrections.