Working & learning at home

Whether we’re working or learning, screen-time forces our eyes to work very hard and absorb blue light rays, so it’s important to take care of our eyes however we can.

For those of us that work in the office, we’re already faced with long hours of screen-time exposure and the risks that come with it. With working and studying from home now being very commonplace, there’s a good chance we’re using our screens even more now, switching our in-person meetings, watercooler banter sessions and in-person lectures to screen-time. This means even more blue light exposure from these devices.

Blue Light

Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum – what the human eye can see. It comprises one-third of all visible light, having the shortest wavelength and highest energy. While sunlight is considered the biggest source of blue light, for those of us who work indoors, this means we’re still exposed through LED screens, computer monitors, smartphones, and tablet screens.

This brings some concern about the long-term effects of screen exposure from digital devices. Our eyes are not good at blocking blue light themselves. Nearly all visible blue light passes through the front of the eye (cornea and lens) and reaches the retina, the cells that convert light for the brain to process into images. Constant exposure has the potential to damage retinal cells over time, leading to vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration. It can also contribute to cataracts, eye cancer and pterygium (growths on the clear covering over the white part of the eye).

We also tend to blink less when using digital devices, which contributes to dry eye and eye strain. Other common signs of eye strain include headaches, blurred vision, and neck and shoulder pain.

What Can Be Done About Blue Light?

When it comes to blue light, there are special lenses and coatings that can be applied to your glasses that either filter or block out blue light, reducing the amount that reaches and is absorbed by your eyes. Studies show that blue light glasses may help improve visual performance, alleviate eye fatigue, conserve your macular health - as well as extra benefits like improving sleep quality.

Blue Light Glasses With Kevin Paisley

We’re proud to offer a range of options to help office workers and those regularly engaged in screentime add an extra layer of protection for their eye health. For many, this comes in either the form of a blue light blocking lens, or the addition of a Blue Comfort lens coating on your lens of choice. This coating typically comes together with our Crystal Clear Plus coating, a superior anti-reflective lens coating for added clarity and ease of daily use.

Learn more about our blue comfort coating and how it works here.

See our team in store and ask about blue light comfort lenses with your next eyewear purchase, find a store.

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