Why are you choose Blue Light Series?
Protect your eyes from harmful blue-violet light and make the unavoidable hours of screen time more comfortable and help alleviate tired eyes.
Blue-light glasses are fitted with lenses that filter out certain light waves that are emitted by the sun and, to a lesser extent, by digital devices like phones, laptops and tablets, according to a recent article in The New York Times. Blue light is not inherently bad, in that it boosts attention and wakefulness during the day; however, it also suppresses the natural production of melatonin at night. As the article states, by limiting exposure to blue light by as little as 20 percent, we can sleep better, experience less eye strain and prevent potential retinal damage.
The American Association of Ophthalmologists in San Francisco, CA, also cites evidence that blue light affects the body’s “circadian rhythm”—our natural wake and sleep cycle. The best way to avoid sleep disruption is to avoid using screens two to three hours before bedtime, as noted on its website (AAO.org); using "dark" or "night" mode on devices in the evening can help, too.
- Enhance your ability to live and work in the digital world.
- Reduce exposure to potentially harmful blue light.
- All the comfort, all the style, with barely-there tints.
SIDEBAR: HOW TO EASE EYE STRAIN
If you work with computers all day, protect your eyes from strain with these extra tips from the American Association of Ophthalmologists in San Francisco, CA (AAO.org).
- Sit about 25 inches (arm's length) from the computer screen. Position the screen so that you are gazing slightly downward.
- Take regular breaks using the “20-20-20” rule: every 20 minutes, shift your eyes to look at an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
- When your eyes feel dry, use artificial tears to refresh them.
- Adjust your room lighting and try increasing the contrast on your screen to reduce eye strain. Use a matte screen filter if needed.
- If you wear contact lenses, give your eyes a break by wearing your glasses.
