Should You Wear Blue Blocker Lenses

There has been a lot of hype in the media recently about the subject of blue blocker lenses. They have been touted as the next best thing in combatting the negative effects of harmful blue light that is omitted from screens, TVs, mobile phones and more.

But are blue blocker lenses really effective and can they help you? This article will discuss everything you need to know about blue blocker lenses and if it is worth your while investing in a pair.

What exactly are blue blocker lenses?

As the name suggests, blue blocker lenses block rays of blue light and prevent them from entering your eyes. They are worn whenever you use a computer screen, watch a TV, play on a tablet or use any other device that you know emits blue light rays.

Do I need to wear blue blocker lenses?

This is a very common question and it is only recommended that you use blue light blocker lenses if you suffer from digital eye strain, blurry vision or headaches that you know are a result of spending too much time in front of a screen.

The effects of too much blue light (especially a few hours before going to bed) can also have an effect on your sleep quality and avoiding using blue light omitting devices or wearing blue light blocker lenses can really help in this instance.

Wearing blue blocker lenses under these circumstances can help you to reduce eye strain and keep your eyes in a healthy condition.

Many people find that it is simply not practical for them to wear blue light blocking glasses all the time. If this sounds like you, you could wear a pair of good quality computer glasses during the day and then switch to blue light blocking glasses after the sun has gone down.