Blue Light & Digital Eye Strain
Can Blue Light Glasses Help Digital Eye Strain?
The average American spends up to 12 hours a day in front of a screen, meaning the majority of us spend almost all our waking hours interacting with a smartphone, computer or TV.
Screens allow us to work more efficiently, connect with people all over the world and enjoy entertainment from the comfort of home. But for all of the good they offer, screens can also be problematic.
If you stare at a computer screen all day, you are especially at risk for eye fatigue and digital eye strain. Many people are turning to blue light filtering glasses for relief.
Do blue light glasses work? We’ll explain the facts about digital eye strain, how to alleviate it and how blue light glasses can help.
Do Blue Light Glasses Work for Digital Eye Strain?
Blue light glasses have become increasingly popular over the past decade, but some people wonder whether blue light glasses work to alleviate digital eye strain.
More extensive research is necessary to know exactly how much blue light glasses help with eye strain, but some experts believe they are helpful. Many eye professionals recommend them for people—including kids—who spend more than six hours in front of a screen each day. Happy customers report that when they wear blue light glasses, their eyes feel less tired at the end of the day.
Tips for Reducing Digital Eye Strain
Blue light glasses are one way to alleviate digital eye strain. If you’re suffering from eye fatigue after using screens for several hours, here are some other things to try:
1. Get an eye exam
Annual eye exams are an important part of eye health. If you’re experiencing digital eye strain, set up an appointment with your local eye doctor. Your doctor can help you address any problems that may be related to digital eye strain.
2. Use the Right Lighting
You’ll experience more eye strain if the room is overly bright or harsh. Go easy on your eyes by closing drapes or blinds and lowering the intensity of your light bulbs.
3. Reduce Glare
Glare can increase eye strain, so make sure you’re using an anti-glare screen when you sit down at the computer. You can even install an anti-glare screen cover or get anti-reflective coating for your prescription lenses.
4. Remember to Blink
Many people forget to blink often when they’re staring at a screen, which can dry out the eyes and increase irritation. Remember to blink frequently while looking at a screen.
5. Take breaks
If you have a desk job or spend a lot of time in front of the computer, make sure to take breaks to reduce eye fatigue. Try our 20-20-20 regimen: set a timer so that every 20 minutes, you’re reminded to look about 20 feet away from the screen for at least 20 seconds.
Should you get blue light glasses?
If you spend a lot of time in front of a screen and experience digital eye strain, talk to your eye doctor about how blue light glasses could help. Blue light protection can easily be added to any pair of glasses—and your eyes will thank you.
Try blue light glasses today
Are you looking for stylish glasses to protect your eyes from blue light? Check out Visionworks to learn more about our Smart Screen lenses, which are clear lenses that filter out blue light. Our Smart Screen lenses filter three times more blue light than average glasses, reducing your blue light exposure by 45%. Learn more about our blue light lenses and schedule an eye exam near you today.
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Information received through Visionworks® content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your eye doctor, physician, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Claims regarding blue light efficiency are supported by manufacturer-provided test results.
