This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program) provides $275,000 in funding to Enchroma Inc. to develop a novel contact lens that can assist individuals with color vision deficiency. The project aims to embed narrow-band hydrophobic dyes into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) contact lens material to spectrally modify light reaching the eye and improve color recognition for those with hereditary or acquired color blindness. This includes over 5 million potential domestic patients, with 1 million having hereditary causes and 4 million with acquired deficiencies. The project will address technical hurdles around dye integration and lens fabrication to create a stable, wearable lens that does not leach dyes. If successful, this technology could significantly improve quality of life, learning, and task performance for those affected by color vision issues. The award period is from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. No sub-awards are planned for this project.
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