What Is Blue Light?

Like other visible light colours, blue light is all around you. Almost all forms of light, including sunlight, emit blue light. Because of the widespread usage of devices that rely on light-emitting diode (LED) technology, people are now exposed to more blue light than ever.

Blue light, however, has the most energy and is, therefore, the most potentially damaging to your eyes. Blue light blocking or blue-blocking lenses are designed to filter out blue light (in particular) to prevent eye damage.

Computer screens, televisions, smartphones, and tablets all utilise LED technology that emits high amounts of blue light.

What are Blue Light Blocking Glasses And Do Blue Light Blocking Lenses Work?

Nowadays, we spend more time using a wide variety of digital devices to work, learn and be entertained. Recent digital screens are often equipped with powerful light sources, such as LED. These digital screens emit intense blue light and can cause eye strain after long exposure.

Blue-blocking lenses are simply standard optical lenses with a special coating that blocks blue light. It’s a great option for anyone who uses digital screens all day and wants to reduce glare and blue light for more comfortable vision and the prevention of eye strain. What’s more, blue-blocking lenses also provide higher contrast, improving the clarity of vision and colour perception.

It’s important to note, however, that while blue light blocking coatings may help with CVS and digital eye strain, there is no evidence to support claims that they prevent eye disease.

What Are The Benefits Of Blue Light Blocking Glasses?

There are many different benefits of blue light blocking lenses, including:

• Enhanced contrast when looking at digital screens

• Filters out blue light

• High Contrast - Cuts blue light and optimises contrast

• Scratch Resistant - 2 times more scratch-resistant, and longer lens durability

• Dust-Free - Avoids dust accumulation on the lens, reducing the frequency of lens cleaning

• Smudge resistant - Easier to clean and keep clean

What Options Do I Have For Blue Light Blocking Lenses?

Nikon SeeCoat Blue Premium UV

SeeCoat Blue Premium UV from Nikon provides a solution to such stressful conditions.

Nikon SeeCoat Blue Premium UV Coating help neutralises the blue light emitted by LCD and LED screens preventing eye fatigue and eye strain and even sleeplessness. It keeps the eyes in better condition, offering more comfortable and relaxed vision and a better contrast perception when using everyday digital devices.

Hoya Hi-Vision LongLife BlueControl

Hoya BlueControl is the optimal solution for people who regularly come into contact with digital screens throughout the day, from children to young professionals and stay-at-home-mums to pensioners.