Blue Light Lenses for Digital Screen Protection

The American Optometric Association recognizes that blue light from digital devices causes chaos to the circadian rhythm and eye health. The growing concerns about blue light come from the closeness of its wavelength to that of UV (ultraviolet) light. UV rays cannot enter your eyes because the anterior structures of your eyes absorb and block them. Blue light passes through your cornea and heads toward the inner light-sensitive tissue. Studies show that blue light lenses offer ample protection.


If you want to find out how blue light lenses can protect your eyes, here’s what you should know.

 

The Traits of Blue Light Lenses

When you use blue light lenses, you reduce your level of exposure to blue light. These specialized lenses also protect your eyes from glare. You are constantly surrounded by blue light. Digital gadgets, artificial lighting, and sunlight are all potent sources of blue light. Studies show that the wavelength of blue light can induce retinal damage.

 

These filtering lenses can decrease the potential damage that your eye can get from blue light exposure. They can also relieve symptoms of digital eye strain or CVS (computer vision syndrome). The good news is that you can get a pair of blue light glasses even without a prescription. With the current dramatic increase in screen time, your eyes need extra protection.

 

The Good That Blue Light Lenses Bring

Below are the benefits you can get from blue light lenses:

 

Better Sleep

The natural blue light that you get from the sun fades as the sun weakens later in the day. This helps your body prepare for sleep. Artificial blue light keeps emitting high levels of blue light even at night. This makes your brain think that it is still daytime.

 

Blue light increases your alertness and delays melatonin release. This makes you stay awake even during ungodly hours. Blue light lenses can reduce the amount of artificial blue light that you get at night. If you wear them at night, you can get a good night’s sleep.

 

Relieves Eye Discomfort

Using your digital devices for hours at a time can result in digital eye strain. Blue light lenses can reduce the effects of eyestrain and even enhance your focus. By the end of the day, your eyes feel less drained. You can also reduce your discomfort by taking regular breaks from your digital screen. When your eyes are not that tired, your productivity increases.

 

Lowers the Risk for AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)

Studies show that blue light can damage your retina in myriad ways. One of which is the development of AMD due to a photochemical reaction. This reaction happens between oxygen and energetic photons. The result is a ROS (reactive oxygen species) that is detrimental to your retina. If you wear blue light glasses, you reduce your risk of developing AMD.

 

Blue light lenses can help regulate your circadian rhythm and protect your eye health. Here at In Focus Vision Center, we always remind our patients to practice proper eye care while using digital devices. For an in-person consultation, please see us at our clinic in Piscataway, New Jersey, during our hours of operation.

 

Learn more about blue light lenses for digital screen protection, contact In Focus Vision Center in Piscataway, NJ at 732-313-2570 for an appointment.