It seems like everywhere you look these days, especially in the fashion and health sections of most big retailers, you will see eyewear or sunglasses with blue light glasses incorporated. The concept of this fashion accessory is simple enough, you can get blue light glasses that are prescription fit or non-prescription, and you will not only help your eyes but also instantly add a nice accent to your look. A pair of blue light glasses with clear lenses will allow you to give your eyes a rest when you are using devices like laptops and phones, but there are other reasons why people wear the product as well. In this article, I will explore some of the other uses for blue light eyewear.
Blue Light Glasses Are For Everyone
For those who suffer from serious vision problems, blue light blocking glasses are an effective alternative to tinted lenses or glasses that completely filter incoming light. Prescription blue light glasses range from affordable, super cheap (under $10), to as high as a prescription pair of full-face spectacles, yet they still come in the same wide range of prices and are available to anyone, regardless of their budget. As long as you can find a pair that is well made and looks good, you could have a solution to your eye problems.
Function Over Form
This is more of a health consideration than a fashion statement, but it is definitely something to consider. As our eyes are so reliant on the light we are exposed to, we don’t want to be blasted with blue light and loose out on a good night’s rest. Many people are not aware of the fact that the colour of their light spectrum can actually have an impact on their health. The blue light spectrum is the one that is associated with reduced levels of melatonin, a hormone that has a direct impact on our sleep cycles. By wearing glasses that filter out blue light, we may be allowing melatonin to stay present in our bodies, which is basically regulating our sleep/wake cycle properly.
Blue Light And Sleep
How does this have an effect on you? Well, according to Dr. Susan Nelson of the University of Pittsburgh, wearing glasses that filter out the blue light doesn’t always lead to an overnight health kick, but prolonged blue light exposure can have a cumulative effect on the health of those who wear them. The body naturally attempts to protect its eyes from the light that is harmful to it by producing melatonin. However, if the melatonin production is overly active, it can interfere with our sleep cycle and disrupt our circadian rhythm. When our circadian rhythm is disrupted, we have difficulty sleeping and may even be unable to function properly during the day. Not only does that make us feel unproductive at work, but it can also affect our health in the ways mentioned above.
The Solution
What we need is a solution that not only prevents light blue glasses from being harmful, but one that also provides healthy benefits. This is where anti-glare and blue light blocking glasses enter the picture. The anti-glare technology prevents the rays from impinging on the eyes and interfering with the natural sleep-wake cycle. The blue light blocking glasses help preserve our circadian rhythm by helping the production of melatonin, while we enjoy the benefits of wearing light blue glasses that do not allow blue light to harm our eyes. Just imagine going home after a long day to take on your regular routine, only to find your eyes feeling tired. Instead of staying up all night, you can throw on some blue light glasses to help rejuvenate your eyes and get back to enjoying your day.
Sophie is a fashion editor with a focus on luxury brands and fabric innovation. She writes about quality craftsmanship, offering insights into what makes timeless pieces truly stand out.
