Colourblind Brothers See Colour Fully For The First Time

Teenagers Jimmy and Jace have lived their entire lives not being able to see colour in the same way as everyone else.

So when their parents bought home a pair of high-tech glasses to change that, it was emotional, to say the least.

In a video which has had more than 80,000 views on YouTube, the pair can be seen sobbing as they try on the glasses for the first time.

"Our sons Jimmy and Jace are colourblind," the video's caption reads.

"We bought Jim a pair of EnChroma glasses which lets people who are colourblind see colours the same way we do.

"Please watch this special amazing moment! It brought us all to tears!"

According to the EnChroma website, the glasses are "the only specialty eyewear that alleviates red-green colour blindness, enhancing colours without the compromise of colour accuracy".

Judging by the video, we think Jimmy and Jace will fighting to use their new pair.

Top Foods For Eyesight

Kale, Spinach And Collards(01 of06)

Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants that protect and maintain healthy cells -- and they're abundant in these dark, leafy greens, Caplan explains. She quotes The American Optometric Association, which has reportedly said they act like "internal sunglasses" that can "filter harmful blue waves."Another bonus?"These [greens] are also high in vitamin A, which is good for the eyes," Caplan said. (credit:Alamy)

Oysters(02 of06)

Zinc deficiency has been linked to impaired vision and poor night vision, as well as cloudy cataracts, Caplan says. But getting plenty of of the nutrient can work wonders, slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration, which is a common condition in adults age 50 and older.Oysters are a great source of zinc, Caplan explains. And if they're not exactly your thing, she suggests trying lobster, salmon, beef or milk instead. (credit:Alamy)

Apricots(03 of06)

Apricots are a good source of beta carotene and lycopene, both carotenoids that can help promote good vision, explains Elisa Zied, an author and registered dietitian.Indeed, the Macular Degeneration Association explains that the body converts beta carotene into vitamin A, which resists damage to cells and tissues, including the eye lens."Continued oxidative stress may result in the development of cataracts or damage the blood supply to the eyes and lead to macular degeneration," the organization says. (credit:Alamy)

Sweet Potatoes(04 of06)

"It's prudent for people to follow current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, consuming at least three-and-a-half or four cups of produce each day," Zied says. And she recommends that people pay particular attention to eating plenty of fruits and veggies that are rich in vitamins C and A -- which is why sweet potatoes are high on her eye-health list.In fact, a one-cup serving of sweet potato has more than the full daily requirement for vitamin A. And yes, there is another orange, vitamin A-rich option that's more commonly associated with protecting our peepers: Zied also recommends good ol' carrots. (credit:Alamy)

Eggs(05 of06)

Eggs are another food that's relatively high in zinc, Caplan explains. They're also a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and lutein. As Tufts nutritional biochemist told FitSugar, eggs don't contain as much of that particular carotenoid as the leafy greens that are also on this list, but "the body is able to absorb these antioxidants better from eggs," she says. (credit:Alamy)

Wheat Germ(06 of06)

"Vitamin E might slow macular degeneration [and can also] decrease risk of cataracts," Caplan says (although WebMD cautions that studies looking at possible benefits for cataracts have been inconclusive).She recommends wheat germ as her top source for vitamin E, as well as other tasty options like almonds, sunflower seeds, peanut butter and the aforementioned sweet potato. (credit:Alamy)

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