Why You Need Blue Light Glasses For The Digital World
Vicci Eyewear
Jul 20, 2022
Introduction
Light is all around us, and the light we see is made up of various colors, or wavelengths. Normal light waves are a combination of all the colors in the visible spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Blue light has shorter wavelengths than other colors on the visible spectrum.
What is blue light?
Blue light is a high-energy wavelength of visible light. Blue light has a short wavelength and high frequency, which makes it a high-intensity wavelength.
Blue light has shorter wavelengths than other colors in the visible spectrum, meaning that its energy is concentrated in a smaller area. This means that blue light can cause damage to your eyes faster than other frequencies of radiation.
How does it cause damage?
Blue light is a type of light that can damage the retina and macula, a part of the eye that helps you see things in the distance. This can cause macular degeneration, cataracts, and other eye conditions. It can also lead to digital eye strain, which causes headaches and blurred vision.
Blue light has also been linked to dry eyes and insomnia.
What are the symptoms of digital eye strain?
The first step to treating digital eye strain is identifying the symptoms. It's not always easy to pinpoint what's causing your discomfort, but here are some of the most common signs:
- Headaches
- Dry eyes
- Red eyes that burn or itch
- Blurred vision and difficulty focusing (this can make it hard to read, as well as perform other tasks)
In addition to physical symptoms, digital eye strain can lead to:
- Neck pain
- Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Being unable to focus can also cause a feeling of reduced productivity and irritability. The effects may be worse if you're already prone to anxiety or depression. If these feelings are persistent and worsen over time, they could develop into an underlying mental health condition such as depression or anxiety disorder. Serious cases of chronic digital eye strain have even been linked with psychosis and schizophrenia!
How do blue-light-blocking glasses protect our eyes?
Blue-light-blocking glasses help protect your eyes from the damage caused by blue light. Blue light is emitted from digital screens, including computer monitors and smartphones. Prolonged exposure to this high-energy visible (HEV) radiation can cause eye strain, headaches, and even insomnia in some people.
Blue-light-blocking glasses block HEV radiation while allowing other wavelengths to pass through the lens so you can still see clearly. This helps reduce digital eye strain and is a great option if you spend hours on your smartphone or computer every day!
Why should I use blue-light-blocking eyewear for computer work, cell phones, and other digital devices?
- Blue light can cause damage to your eyes.
- It’s hard to avoid blue light exposure, as it’s in every digital device—phones, computers, tablets, and TVs.
- Blue-light-blocking glasses can protect your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light.
- They can help you sleep better and reduce eye strain caused by digital devices by filtering out blue spectrum wavelengths from the visible light spectrum (380–480 nm). This makes them a great tool for those who want to improve their sleep quality or reduce digital eye strain.
Can you make your blue-light-blocking glasses?
If you're on a budget, or just want to get your feet wet with blue-light-blocking glasses, there are options for making your own.
The two most popular DIY methods involve either using colored contact lenses or painting the lenses of a pair of regular eyeglasses with special paint.
There are several different brands available that produce these types of products; however, many don't meet the stringent requirements that our eyes require to function properly. They may also be more expensive than buying an already-made pair from an online retailer like Vicci Eyewear.
Protect your eyes now to help avoid vision loss later.
Blue light exposure is a serious problem, and it’s only getting worse. Consider that:
- The average American spends between 8 and 12 hours every day in front of some sort of screen (TV, smartphone, etc.)
- Over 90% of adolescents have used their smartphones within one hour before going to bed at night.
- About 1/3rd of Americans have vision problems due to the proliferation of digital devices and other environmental factors.
But you can protect your eyes now to help avoid vision loss later—and blue-light-blocking glasses are an easy way to start! Blue-light-blocking glasses work by filtering out harmful wavelengths from your gaze before they can reach your eyes and cause damage. They come in many different styles for all types of people (and children) including men's eyeglass frames with blue-light protection lenses for adults or even kids' eyeglass with UV-400 protection lenses for kids!
Conclusion
In this day and age, we have to look after our eyes. You can’t rely on computer manufacturers or software designers to do it for you. Do yourself a favor and invest in a good pair of blue-light-blocking glasses so that you can prevent the negative effects of digital eye strain from affecting your quality of life. Remember that this is something you should start doing now, to avoid vision loss later in life.
