Blue light glasses, also known as blue light blocking glasses, are specially designed to shield your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light emitted by digital screens. Those who use screens for more than 2 hours a day outside of work are especially at risk of experiencing these negative effects.
In today's digital-centric world, we're constantly exposed to screens emitting blue light which can have significant effects on the health of our eyes. Prolonged screen time can result in digital eye strain causing discomfort, dryness, and headaches. Blue light's interference with our natural sleep patterns, primarily during evening hours, disrupts the production of melatonin, potentially leading to sleep disturbances.
Recent studies also raise concerns about potential retinal damage due to prolonged exposure to high-energy blue light, emphasising the need to be proactive in minimising its effects. To combat these issues, blue light glasses have emerged as a practical solution, offering lenses equipped with blue light filtering coatings to help mitigate the impact of prolonged screen exposure.
With screens playing a major role in our daily lives, concerns of emitted blue light have emerged. Blue light glasses offer a range of potential health benefits for frequent screen users.
Blue light glasses help safeguard eye health by reducing the risk of digital eye strain which can cause dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches. These glasses also potentially protect against long-term damage to the retina's light-sensitive cells.
Blue light can suppress melatonin, the sleep-regulating hormone. Blue light glasses reduce this interference, promoting better sleep, especially for those using devices before bedtime.
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Professionals who use computers on a day to day basis can wear blue light glasses to reduce eye fatigue and enhance visual clarity.
Students engaged in digital studies can utilize blue light glasses to protect their eyes and enhance sleep.
Late-night gamers and screen users can adopt blue light glasses to shield their eyes and foster better sleep cycles.
Blue light glasses are designed to counteract the potential harm of prolonged screen exposure. Research suggests that they can alleviate eye strain and promote better sleep for many, although their effectiveness can differ based on individual sensitivity to blue light, screen habits, and the quality of the lens used.
To further reduce eye fatigue, adopt habits like taking regular breaks from the screen and adjusting the settings for optimal comfort. Additionally some devices even have a a setting to digitally filter out blue light via software.
Customize Your Vision with Blue Light Coating: Tailor your eyewear to fit your lifestyle by adding our blue light coating to almost any prescription lens. This option is available to be combined with almost any other lens we offer including reading or varifocal lenses! This versatile option allows you to adapt your favorite frames to the digital age, providing a perfect blend of personalized vision correction and modern eye protection.
No, blue light coating is not available for wraparound frames. We recommend choosing a different frame style if you're interested in the blue light protection feature.
Our blue light coatings start from only £40!
Blue light glasses can improve sleep quality by filtering out blue light, which disrupts the body's circadian rhythm and melatonin production, essential for sleep. Wearing them in the evening can help reduce this disruption, leading to better sleep patterns.
Blue light glasses can be worn all day, not just during screen time. They help reduce eye strain from various sources, including digital screens and indoor lighting. Whether to wear them throughout the day depends on your personal comfort and daily exposure to blue light.
Absolutely, you can get blue light lenses fitted into your current or old frames. We specialise in providing high-quality lens upgrades, including blue light lenses, for your existing eyewear. To learn more about our reglazing services and to start the process, please visit our Reglaze Page. Here, you'll find detailed information on how to enhance your favourite frames with new blue light lenses.