Digital Screen Protection: Blue Light Lenses

Even before the onslaught of the novel coronavirus pandemic, you have already been living in an increasingly digital world. From checking your Facebook newsfeed as soon as you wake up, binge-watching Netflix shows, playing video games, reading e-books on your tablet, and working on your computer all day long — electronic devices have become a sine qua non of your life. Sadly, this substantial amount of time you spend staring at your digital screens can affect your visual health. Here’s why you need to consider getting a pair of blue light lenses to protect your eyes.

 

Blue Light: Causes and Effects

 

You already know the dangers of sun exposure. Sunlight is the primary source of blue light. But did you know that even those who prefer staying indoors are not safe from this unnatural light? You can also be exposed to blue light from your smartphones, tablets, televisions, computers, and even artificial lighting, such as fluorescent and light-emitting diode (LED) lights.

 

Some of the common signs and symptoms linked to digital eye strain include blurred vision, dry eyes, eyestrain, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain. These vision problems may be due to several factors, including glare on the digital screen and poor lighting. Other causes are associated with poor seating posture and improper viewing distances. Uncorrected vision issues can also contribute to the onset of symptoms related to digital eye strain. These eye problems include refractive errors, vision changes due to aging, inadequate eye focusing abilities, and poor eye coordination skills.

 

Key Benefits of Blue Light Lenses

 

Fortunately, certain glasses now include blue light filtering technology. The multi-layer coating design offsets the symptoms associated with prolonged use of digital devices. This eyewear with blue light lenses can even come with anti-ultraviolet, anti-fog, and anti-glare features. Here are the key benefits of blue light blocking glasses:

 

It Can Relieve Eye Discomfort. 

Since high energy visible (HEV) light from your digital device has a short wavelength, it scatters in your eye. This lessens the contrast, which makes it hard to focus. As a result, your eyes will start to feel tired over time, causing pain, headache, and blurred or double vision.

 

It Can Help You Sleep Better. 

Blue light can suppress the secretion of melatonin in your body. This hormone is responsible for regulating your sleep cycle. The lack of blue light at night lets your body produce melatonin freely. This keeps a good night’s rest from getting interrupted.

 

It Can Reduce Your Risk of Developing Eye Diseases. 

The cornea and lenses of your eyes aren’t built to keep HEV light from reaching the retina. This is the thin layer that lines the back of your eye. Over time, the blue light can penetrate through the retina’s lens and harm its light-sensitive cells. This photochemical damage can make you more susceptible to cataracts and macular degeneration as you age.

 

Are you looking for stylish eyewear with blue light lenses? Reduce the impact of blue light on your vision by consulting with our team of experts in Reed Optical. Call any of our clinics in Claremont or Sunapee, New Hampshire, at (603) 543-3125 today, for more information.