What is blue glare?

Blue light exposure and excessive screen time go hand in hand, but should you only be concerned about blue light glare from digital devices?

Not necessarily. Blue light is just one color in the spectrum that you see every day, and getting healthy blue light is actually important for regulating our sleep-wake cycles.

The biggest source of blue light is sunlight, not your laptop. It's also important to remember that blue light emission can also vary dramatically depending on the manufacturer, device, and brightness Settings.

Does the blue light from your screen harm your eyes?

You're probably already aware that staring at your computer or smartphone for hours isn't very good for your eyesight. But why?

According to the American Optometric Association, spending too much time in front of a screen too close to your eyes can cause eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain.

To prevent or reduce your digital eye strain, it's best to wear protective computer glasses or minimize screen time.

Are sunglasses the best way to filter out blue light?

Sunglasses (eyeglass online) do reduce blue light exposure. How much is it? It depends on the tint of the sunglasses' lenses.

Would blue light glasses, also commonly known as blue blocking glasses or simply blue blocking glasses, be a better solution? Maybe, but it's important to remember that it's more accurate to say that these glasses filter blue light, and the amount of blue light filtered can vary by hue.

Another option for blue light filtering? Photochromic lenses can help you adapt to indoor and outdoor light, protect you from sun damage, and filter out blue light from all screens.