Blue Light Glasses for Eye Relief
Blue light, which naturally exists on the light spectrum, is emitted by almost all digital devices, including computers, cell phones, smartphones, laptops and tablets. Blue light is also being used more frequently in our everyday lighting, such as ceiling lights and even car headlights. This increased exposure to blue light can affect everything from your sleep to your eyesight.
In fact, blue light may even increase your risk for macular degeneration, an eye condition in which a problem with your retina causes your central vision to lose focus, resulting in blurry vision.
Fortunately, you can help prevent eye damage from blue light by getting blue light glasses. These are glasses that you will use while working on your computer to help your eyes be more comfortable.
Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
Signs of eye strain as the result of looking at a computer for hours or being affected by blue light, often called digital eye strain, include blurred vision, eye fatigue, headaches and dry eyes. Even if your symptoms don’t feel like a big deal, they can get worse over time if not addressed.
In addition, people who have other eye problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or presbyopia (for those who need reading glasses) may be more at risk for eye problems from blue light exposure.
What You Can Do to Reduce Eye Fatigue From Blue Light
Proper posture, using natural lighting whenever possible, and taking a break every 20 minutes from your work to allow your eyes to focus on something else, such as an object in the distance, can help relieve eye fatigue while being exposed to blue light. You may also be able to install a blue light filter, which is a type of software you can use on your smartphone, computer or tablet to minimize digital eye strain.
Find Out More at Excel Optometry
Contact Excel Optometry to find out more about blight light glasses for digital eye strain. Contact us at (949) 429-3333 or request an appointment through our online contact form!
