Blue Light Glasses
Filter a portion of blue light in the 400-455 nm range, including HEV light emitted by digital screens and natural sources.
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Add Blue Light Reduction or SunSync® lenses during checkout.
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WHAT ARE BLUE LIGHT GLASSES?
Blue light glasses have specially designed lenses or lens coatings that absorb, reflect, or filter the high-energy visible (HEV) blue light emitted by many screens. Since it can be difficult for our eyes to focus on blue light, too much screen time may contribute to eye strain and fatigue. Shielding eyes from these wavelengths may counteract such issues, so blue light glasses have become popular with people who spend extended amounts of time looking at screens.
3 REASONS TO CONSIDER BLUE LIGHT GLASSES
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You sit in front of a computer at work.
According to The Vision Council, blue light has been linked to the onset of digital eye strain in as little as two hours spent looking at a screen. Symptoms of digital eye strain include dry eyes, tired eyes, blurry vision, sore eyes, watery eyes, or headaches.
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You spend a lot of time on your smartphone.
Staying on top of your digital life can feel like a whole other job. Blue light glasses could be a wise choice for you.
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You stream your favorite shows for hours on end.
TVs emit blue light, too, so those extended streaming sessions may be straining your eyes.
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ABOUT BLUE LIGHT GLASSES
Researchers believe blue light can cause digital eye strain, with symptoms that include dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision, and general eye fatigue. Our eyes aren’t built to focus blue light. It scatters after entering the eye, which we perceive as glare. The more blue light in the environment, the greater the glare. Staring at screens and monitors, our eyes work overtime trying to focus the scattered blue light, resulting in digital eye strain.
Computer monitors, smartphone screens, televisions, energy-efficient lighting, and even the sun emit blue light.
Blue-light-reducing lenses can be worn as daily glasses. Blue Light Reduction is a lens coating that filters a portion of blue light in the 400-455 nm range. It has an attractive, near-clear appearance when not in the presence of blue light. You can add this enhancement to your lenses when you shop on Eyeconic.
Another option are photochromic lenses, which darken outdoors and go back to clear indoors. This type of lens naturally filters blue light. SunSync® Light-Reactive Lenses provide indoor clarity, outdoor comfort, and the convenience of not having to switch glasses. You can add SunSync to your glasses when you shop on Eyeconic.
You may be able to apply your lens allowance to the purchase of blue light lenses. Check with your vision plan for details. Eyeconic accepts VSP and MetLife vision insurance in-network.
Blue light lenses intended for indoor use are not polarized. In fact, polarized lenses can make it difficult to see screens. However, polarized sunglasses do keep blue light from reaching your eyes.
Blue light lenses are considered an upgrade, so they do add to the price of your glasses. However, at least a portion of the cost of prescription lenses could be covered by vision insurance. Consult the terms of your vision plan for specific details.
Yes, blue light glasses are suitable for children.
The best way to diagnose a possible vision issue is to visit your eye doctor.
