Computer glasses are also known today as screen glasses. Many different types of devices used today require staring at screens. Computer glasses should be used for looking at all types of different screens. Computer monitors, iPads, tablets, iPhones, all smartphones with screens put out a good amount of High Energy Visible blue light. This frequency of light is very close to ultraviolet light and unlike UV light, high energy blue light penetrates through the front of the eye and absorbs in the macula area of the retina. Studies are being conducted to investigate the health risks of too much High Energy Visible (HEV) blue light. Studies from both Harvard University and the Paris Vision Institute have concluded that there is a direct relation of blue light exposure and retinal cell death. Computer glasses that filter out or reflect away HEV blue light should be used when viewing all modern screens.

In addition, studies conducted in Europe draw conclusions that night time exposure of HEV light disrupts your body’s natural production of Melatonin. This naturally occurring chemical in your body is triggered when the sun goes down to make you tired and facilitate deep REM sleep. Using computer glasses before bedtime help maintain normal sleep cycles. This is important for overall health and wellness. Our brains need sleep to recover and clear out toxins that build up during the day. We perform better at school and work when we get the proper sleep we need.   There is also a new phenomenon in the last decade known as digital eye strain. Sometimes called computer vision syndrome, it is characterized by dull aches and ocular pain. Other symptoms include eyelids that twitch, headaches, and even blurry night vision. These symptoms are often attributed to the habitual exposure to electronic devices.   BenTyler Eyes computer glasses help to protect against the HEV blue light.  The Q-blu lenses are available without any magnification or with Low magnification.  Recently we added an option for prescription glasses as well. These computer glasses are a great way to protect your eyes and feel more comfortable while staring at screens.