LostPatrol, I think you and Cyn have hit on it...she mentioned smudges glasses..like a smudged lens we see through. The effect of the plastic lens on the light does seem to lessen contrast and saturation. With "naked eyes" the colors are more vivid and contrasty overall. For those who have expressed a need for an eye exam, I do take that suggestion in hugs and hugs. Well suggested. But, there is really not a prob with the eyes in this body right now except for needing strong lenses! A retinal specialist has examined my eyes three times in the last year following a "floater" seen that is not a floater but something else to "watch". It is miniscule and no retina degeneration or macular damage is apparent. In this case, I think "overall color/contrast" loss is simply from these "thin as they can make them but still thick" dirty glasses! Peeking at the monitor with the glasses pulled up, blue is bluer, black is blacker and contrast is improved. See what you folks with perfect eyes miss!! LOL! and a : ) FOR YOU ALL. Tom.