Reduce Eye Strain With Blue-Light Filtering

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Light is powerful. It can enhance moods and energy. It can also be harmful, ask anyone who has ever experienced sunburn. In addition to the visually noticeable effects of sunburn, light can also cause unseen harm. One of the most harmful effects light has comes from a specific ray known as blue light. Blue light is encounter on a daily basis by the majority of the world.

Even though blue light is harmful people are spending more and more time in it. Why do people spend time in it? Blue light is what is used to illuminate our computer, television and mobile screens, as well as energy-efficient lightbulbs.

Why is it harmful? The short answer, glare. When you look at something lit by blue light the light will pass through your lens. After passing through the lens the light is unfocused and scattered in front of your retina. This causes glare. When your eyes take in blue light they strain to focus the scattered light, leading to eye fatigue. Eye fatigue is painful and can also lead to headaches and physical and mental fatigue.

So what can we do about blue light? Ditch our cell phones, computers and light bulbs? A more practical answer is to wear computer glasses with blue light filtering lenses. These lenses reflect blue light waves and are typically amber so that your eyes have an easier time seeing contrast, allowing your eyes to rest and not work as hard as they typically would. With Heavyglare the options for computer glasses are limitless.

Whether you choose prescription or non-prescription glasses Heavyglare can craft blue-light blocking lenses for the frame of your choice. We won't limit you to eyeglass frames. If you have a pair of sunglass frames that you'd like to turn into your computer glasses we'll take care of making that a reality. Don't put off protecting your eyes from blue light. Get your pair of computer glasses today.

Reduce Eye Strain With Blue-Light Filtering FAQ

How long does the blue-light filter last?

The better blue-cut coatings are in a hardened layer and typically last the life of the lens (2–3 years) with normal use; abrasive cleaning or harsh chemicals can compromise them sooner. We warranty against peeling/delamination for 1 year.

Can I add blue light filtering to any lens?

Yes, as a coating or built into the lens material, on single vision, progressives, readers, tinted and photochromic lenses, in any index. On progressives we prefer the coating so it doesn't touch the corridor design. Adds two or three days and roughly $20 to $50.

Which frames are in the blue-light collection?

Anything we can build with a blue-light lens, which is most of the catalogue: Ziena and 7eye frames, Ray-Ban, Hobie, and plain eyeglasses. The filter is a lens option, not a frame feature, so pick the frame you like and add it.

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Reduce Eye Strain With Blue-Light Filtering FAQ

How long does the blue-light filter last?

Can I add blue light filtering to any lens?

Which frames are in the blue-light collection?