Why Blue Light Glasses Are on the Rise

You might have heard of them all over the internet and social media, but what are blue light glasses really all about and are they worth trying? Here is everything that you need to know about the new accessory trend that holds many promises…

What Are Blue Light Glasses? 

Blue light glasses are glasses with lenses specifically designed to block blue light, or at least act as a filter to reduce the amount that meets the eye, to prevent strain on your retina. They are not usually provided via a prescription, which makes them more accessible and often more affordable than regular glasses. The overall aim of blue light glasses is to prevent constant exposure to the eyes and minimize the risks associated with blue light which include:

• Eye strain – tired eyes caused by intense use
• Blurry vision – seeing unclearly which can be caused by damage to any part of the eye and impact overall vision
• Dry eye – eyes appearing red and feeling itchy and sore
• Macular degeneration – permanent vision loss to the center of the eye
• Cataracts – cloudy patches formed over the lens that impair vision
• Insomnia – difficulty with maintaining a healthy sleeping pattern

Why Are They So Popular?

There are two main reasons why blue light glasses have seen a rise in popularity in the recent year: health concerns and fashion.

With remote working becoming the normal routine for many people in the nation, it is understandable that people became curious about the how healthy it is to be spending all day sat inside, staring at a screen. For this reason, the risks of blue light became common knowledge and people were more interested than ever in ways to optimize their eye health. One of the suggested solutions is blue light glasses. Many have adopted these into their routine in hopes that it will give their eyes a break when they must use screens for prolonged periods of time, even after returning to the office.

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If these health claims were not enough, the abundance of styles available grabbed the attention of people even more. Blue light glasses are available in an impressive variety of frames including:

• Aviator
• Cat-eye
• Round
• Square
• Browline
• Rimless

Meaning that you can still make a fashion statement whilst keeping your eye health in mind. Blue light glasses mean that people have an excuse to wear trendy glasses without a prescription.

How Well Do They Work?

So far, there is limited research to determine blue light glasses as adequate filters to effectively prevent digital eye strain — but this is not to say they do not provide any barrier at all between the eye and blue light. In fact, blocking out all blue light can prevent you staying awake during the daytime, so this could be seen as a good thing. It has been confirmed that blue light glasses do not cause any harm with long-term use, so if you find comfort in wearing them, go ahead!