7 FAQs About Blue Light Glasses | Reasons & Benefits

If you’re wondering what exactly is the deal with blue light glasses, we have all the deets for you.

 1. What is blue light?

Blue light is all around us. It can be found in the rays of the sun, fluorescent lights, and the screens of all modern-day devices. It is naturally occurring in nature as the sun. This light gives our brain the signal to be awake, alert, and active. 

It doesn’t appear blue to the naked eye. It is a portion of the visible light spectrum with the shortest wavelengths and the highest energy. It is referred to as high-energy visible (HEV) light. Blue light often passes through the cornea and lens and reaches the retina at the back of the eye. 

 2. Is it bad? 

Blue light in general is not bad at all, it keeps us active to go about our daily chores. But when we are over-exposed to it due to excessive screen time during the day and late into the night, it can lead to issues such as eye strain and increase the risk of macular degeneration. Along with insomnia and headaches.

 3. How can blue light glasses help?

These glasses can help shield your eyes by blocking the blue light from entering your eyes, hence, protecting your eyes from eye damage. 

 4. How do they work? 

These special glasses are made with special blue lenses designed to filter out blue light, but they let other types of light through. The idea behind these glasses is to protect your eyes from high-energy blue wavelengths reducing the potential for eye damage from prolonged exposure. 

5. When should I wear blue light glasses?

These glasses should be worn whenever you are looking at a digital screen, be it laptops, desktops, televisions, or phone screens. 

6. Can I buy blue light glasses on eyeglass online stores? 

Yes, you can. Be sure to buy a pair of blue light glasses from a reputed eyewear brand to know for sure that they are blue-light protected.   

7. Are blue light glasses for men and blue light glasses for women different? 

No, the lenses are the same for both genders, they offer blue light protection. The frames you can choose according to your personal preference. 

This is what blue light and blue light glasses are all about. If you don’t already own these glasses, we suggest purchasing a pair considering how much screen time we are exposed to daily nowadays. Come visit us at our eyeglass online store and pick a pair for yourself. It’s never too late to invest in your health.