Blue Light Q&A | Everything You Need To Know

[@andresgduarte]

Just take my money dude. You speak so eloquently and clearly are very well informed. I am ready to believe anything you say.

[@Naaf69]

I was shocked by the end of the video by the amount of views, you really deserve more. I used to use eye drops at night for my strained eyes. After checking out your channel, I do know how to never have strained eyes again. Thank you so much man.

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you for saying that. We are working hard for people just like you.

[@santiagocuartas273]

how?

[@StayPrettyStayBusy]

Great video . Love your tone throughout the video very relax an calming .

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you for that. I must come clean though, part of the reason why I talk like that is because I make most of my videos after my two young kids go to sleep. :) It's usually 9pm when I start filming. I appreciate you taking the time to leave positive feedback. Have an awesome day! Blessings.

[@jreynolds6465]

I know for a fact it helps. My place of business is a barber shop. My boss uses really bright LEDs. With high K which is high blue light coming off of them. I noticed I couldn’t look at lights or my phone at night after working 10 hours under those lights. I didn’t know it was the light I just thought I was focusing on cutting hair so much I was getting eye strain. All my symptoms pointed to eye strain. Blurred vision, extremely light sensitive all lights appeared like they had a halo around them as if looking out of a fogged up windshield. I ordered some eye strain blue light blocking glasses from Amazon for like 16 bucks. Once I started wearing them it went away. Hasn’t bothered me since. I recently upped my glasses to some manhattan fade Felix grays in the hopper. But blue light harming your eyes is real. I used to weld for a living and I’ve burned my eyes from welding and it felt very similar to how that felt. I’m sure devices are doing damage on such a small scale it isn’t noticed but it was most definitely noticed when dealing with very bright LEDs with high k (blue light). Oh and btw I mentioned you as to how I heard about Felix gray.

[@atlimag]

thanks for the great video Oliver, I am working shifts and have been thinking of getting some kind of glasses for my night shifts in front of a computer. I will watch some more of your videos to try to find the right one for me.

[@lydiar1549]

Very good vid. You get to the point and explain it very well. Such a comforting voice ! I'm diabetic and my eyes have begun to change; very light sensitive and selective. This info is much appreciated. Thank you~

[@daspotgieter3784]

Another great upload with all the info we need to arm ourselves. Thank you very much for the great work.

[@dad_uchiha1707]

Don't wear glasses but didn't know about this. Nice informative vid👍

[@ktylol2693]

Nice video! I always knew about blue lights effects on the human body. However I never thought about all of the effects as a whole. Thanks for this video!

[@ktylol2693]

nice jumping person btw

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you for the feedback. :)

[@pulp1405]

Thank you for this video. It cleared up the blue light issue very well for me.

[@EyeInfluence]

happy to help anyway I can.

[@FlavoredGenuine]

I have a quick question: I can still see clearly 20/20 but is it recommended that I wear computer glasses to protect my eyes from blue light when I am on a digital device? I was curious because I'm constantly on my phone or doing some computer work at the retail job I am currently working in.

[@AG-gw2gm]

your voice made me relax too...i got pain in my eye, i have 1 prostethic eye, and i installed FLUX...i think i need to take the time to get used to it.

[@EyeInfluence]

I've found that "night light" on Win10 systems is a great option also but F.lux allows for greater customization. It has taken me some time to not notice the color change but I sleep better at night.

[@jreynolds6465]

Yeah he really needs to be a therapist or a speaker he has a very pleasant voice and tone 👍

[@DiegoSenge]

I like you Oliver. You need more Subs.

[@dnlxl]

yeah, the dude is just so smooth haha

[@talkingtraveldogs3239]

Good information, great video, really enjoyed it.👍

[@arikthewarlord2498]

Watching this video in my smartphone @12:30am 😎

[@benirodriguez9516]

Night mode an hour or two before bedtime (if you so absolutely need to be in front of the computer) + close your eyes when in bed (which you most probably will do when sleeping) ;) Night mode looks horrible but usually, you got a slider to adjust. Start with a little blue light reduction, or you will feel all going sepia like Oliver (and myself) don't like.

[@budokarate6212]

You Need to listen to Dr. Jack Kruse. He is a brain and spinal surgeon. There are many interviews with him on this subject. This video, although interesting, seems to be very contradictory to what Dr. Jack Kruse talks about. I'm interested what you think. My eyes and ears are open to learn as much as possible on the subject. Thank you.

[@para_dies8071]

Im studying programming which requires me to be in front of a computer for long periods of time and the light emitted from the monitor makes my eyes hurt to the point where it gets annoying and I use a blue light filter app on my pc and lower the brightness, which helps but still it doesn't solve the problem

[@EyeInfluence]

The problem isn't the blue light. The problem is your eye muscles are fatigued. I suggest taking regular breaks to allow your eyes to rest. About every 20 minutes you should rest your eyes for roughly 20 seconds. Also, during that time look away from your screen and try to focus on something that is 20 feet away or further. It's called the 20/20/20 rule. It should really help you out.

[@para_dies8071]

@@EyeInfluence thank you I will try that out

[@samichen8478]

such a great video! i think your answers about blue light are so professional!! hahahah serious i am! and we are the livho glasses company!! gonna share your video in our page!

[@ianiskandar4165]

Which one better Hoya blue control or Essilor prevencia

[@Exis1]

A question about the Melatonin / Sleep part of the video: Studies were quoted that said, looking at a self-luminous device can suppress Melatonin by 23%. But is there any evidence that concluded by how much Melatonin is reduced when filtering Bluelight while keeping the brightness the same? I mean, I expect that Melatonin is still reduced by a lot having the light or screen on. So how much of that 23% is supposed to be from bluelight?

[@EyeInfluence]

That's a great question with many variables. Our melatonin levels naturally reduce as we age. Our peak melatonin levels usually happen when we're in our teens and slowly starts to diminish as we get older. I've seen studies show that melatonin levels remain "normal" when using any kind of blue light filter. Just keep in mind that normal is different for everyone.

[@eu3145]

Do i need 100% blue light protection at 450nm, for computer glasses?

[@chiranivithanage2562]

Today I got my new glasses with that blue cut lenses..but It has a yellow colour tint on it..It's hard to study with books because the pages are not white..it turns into yellow colour..should I change to normal pure white glasses..do all the blue blocking glasses have a yellow colour vision..🙁isn't there any pure white blue blocking glasses..?

[@jodib4445]

Great videos, Oliver. Thank you. Lately eyeglass stores seem to carry a lens coating which has a blue block on it but instead of being yellow or Amber it has a blue cast. And I'm wondering how a blue coating can filter out blue light. Is this something you've considered or researched?

[@EyeInfluence]

The reason these coatings have a blue (or sometimes purple) color is because that is what the coating is "bouncing" off. There are 2 ways to block/filter blue light. 1 is from the coating and 2 is from the lens itself. The coating doesn't filter blue light, it bounces/reflects it off. Lenses like the BluTech lenses, have the filter inside the lens and thus don't need to have the bluish color on the coating. More expensive computer glasses tend to use the in-lens filter and lower priced options tend to use the coating because it cost less to make. Hope this helps.

[@jodib4445]

@@EyeInfluence thank you so much for your answer. Very kind. I appreciate all the information you share.

[@Accnews_]

Would you please recommend for kid 9 years if you I have a coupon code to used today on J+S or Spektrum. Thanks

[@manofdestiny2026]

Hi Oliver, do you have any information about how I can take my glasses to get a light transmittance test? Thanks!

[@EyeInfluence]

I think you mean if there is a way to measure the BPF or UV? If so, most places won't have a BPF measuring tool. blue light is so new in the eyewear industry that most shops wouldn't have a measuring instrument yet. We kinda have to trust the manufacturer here.

[@rosto_rm]

have question about Blue light glasses. I knew about 20/20/20 rule and I follow it. as I have dry eye syndrome (but I have perfect vision) and I have some information about it. as you know who have dry eye syndrome eyes are getting tired more often than those who have normal eyes. I also use Artificial tears such as avizor lacrifresh(I don't know if you familiar of this brand , it's doesn't matter as they have same purpose). I am learning web development so I spend lot of time in front of PC, but I always take little brakes. So my question is Does Computer Glasses will make little difference (and little difference will be a "Good Thing") to me and help me with pain which cause dry eye syndrome ?

[@lovebug6390]

I came here bcuz I wanted to know if I should buy a pair on Saturday which I am to meet up with the seller but is it worth buying

[@sripat5840]

Is it a good idea to use LED lights installed!

[@mikewoodhead5661]

Beautiful video, thank you and keep it up

[@kamilk]

I have a question - apart from the blueish spectrum of the white backlight of laptops, tablets and smartphones, isn't also the PWM (pulse width modulation) of LED screens backlight dimming to blame for eyes soreness and retina diseases?

[@dmurphy7951]

Oliver Please review Iris eye protection software so amazing !

[@EyeInfluence]

I just visited their website. It looks awesome. I've reached out to the developer and hopefully we can collaborate on a video. Thank you for the suggestion. Stay tuned.

[@marybutler3401]

Blue light treatment for depression

[@velvy3784]

So the advantage of computer glasses to f.lux is that they filter blue light without giving yellowish tone? Is there any other advantage they have compared to warmer screen? because I don't really have any issue with it.

[@EyeInfluence]

the greatest advantage to wearing glasses is that you can get blue light filtering glasses that are virtually colorless. All software options cut the blue light spectrum which causes the sepia tone. If color accuracy isn't important to you then I would just stick to software. Hope this helps! Thanks for reaching out.

[@velvy3784]

@@EyeInfluence Than you! I hope your channel grows, simple and informative.

[@tokioism07]

Can blue light glasses help people that have photophobia (light sensitivity) in general not just with devices. That’s one of the main reasons why i got my uv blue light lenses recently was to reduce the headaches i was getting because of my light sensitivity. But after watching your video i might get a second pair of just regular lenses and make them into transitionals

[@EyeInfluence]

Yes, they can certainly help. Clear lenses with UV protection don't have much color to reduce light sensitivity but blue light lenses (especially those with high BPF) have more color and in turn can help reduce light intensity.

[@brittanyellison4262]

My tablet has a blue light filter and night mode I use them both

[@timothyjekk1285]

Can Transitions Eyeglasses can block blue light as well?

[@EyeInfluence]

Yes they can! When Transitions are dark they filter almost all blue light (around 90%) and when they are clear they filter less than 15% but that is still really good. Funny thing is they have always filtered blue light but that wasn't even a selling point until recently with all the blue light info out now. Also, Transitions XtraActive (the darker version of Transitions) filters 5-10% more than the Signature series. Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.

[@timothyjekk1285]

@@EyeInfluence Thank you so much ♥

[@savelyyt]

can i use my blue light eyeglass with no plano lense forever?

[@GEORGE19919]

Do you consider having eye surgery for nearsightedness is a good option? Can I wear blue-light glasses all day long with no problems or changes in what I see (colors)?

[@EyeInfluence]

Corrective eye surgery is such an individual choice that I can only say that I've met plenty of people that are happy after they had the procedure and just a few that regretted it. Outside of that it's up to you my friend. As for blue light glasses, if you wear them all day it can definitely influence your perspective of color right after you take the glasses off but that will adjust back to normal after a few minutes. I don't like to wear blue light glasses all day, just during late evening hours. If I wear them during the day I keep the BPF under 50%. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching the videos!

[@coneymoney5190]

Hi oliver I have stargardts disease My opthalmologist has advised me to wear yellow filter goggles that block 370-440nm wave length. Where do i find such glasses

[@mohak1990y]

Which is safer for eyes TFT, IPS LCD, Amoled Screen?

[@ManCaveTV1]

Could you have the opposite affect if you wear Blue light glasses all the time?

[@destinydaigle9493]

Can these glasses help with headaches?

[@poohbear2441]

There are so many brands to choose from and prices is so different. I saw ones for 20.00 and 99.00 which ones are better?? Are the expensive ones better??

[@EyeInfluence]

Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. You can certainly get blue light blocking lenses at a low price point but they may not have lenses that are as clear as the more costly choices. Just depends on what you're willing to justify. I happen to like higher quality glasses because I've tried enough to know my eyes can tell the difference in lens quality.

[@poohbear2441]

Eye Influence I got felix gray and i like it so far.

[@bhoopendrasinghpal3044]

Sir if i use for long time bluecut glass then what is its disavantage..... I used it basically for laptop daily 10hr..

[@EyeInfluence]

The disadvantage will be the reduced amount of blue light exposure. As humans we need blue light. Without it our mind may not be well balanced in knowing exactly when to release hormones into our body for wake up and rest times. it's best to use glasses with a low BPF. Something around 50% BPF is good, and only use them while you are in front of a digital device. Hope this helps. Thanks for the support.

[@bhoopendrasinghpal3044]

50% bpf means@@EyeInfluence

[@EyeInfluence]

@@bhoopendrasinghpal3044 The amount of blue light being filtered. BPF = Blue Protection Factor

[@rodrod6767]

May i ask what is the difference between ANTI BLUE LIGHT GLASSES and ANTI UV RAY Glasses, because i bought Anti UV Ray glasses, is it more effective than the anti blue light glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

The difference is the range in the light spectrum. Blue light is between 380-500 nanometers and UV (Ultraviolet) is below 380 nanometers. UV is not visible to the human eye.

[@rodrod6767]

@@EyeInfluence Can anti UV gay glasses can also protect my eyes like the anti blue light glasses while using computer and gadgets ? Or they are two different things?

[@EyeInfluence]

2 different things. Different target range of the light spectrum.

[@ernestndjibu2420]

What are PF lenses?

[@raphyjonhpontanares4849]

Which thing would you recommend to get an anti-radiation or have a transition lenses?

[@EyeInfluence]

I like the versatility of Transitions lenses. They filter UV and Blue lIght.

[@clydesmith299]

@@EyeInfluence I thought blue light was UV light.

[@SonamSajwan]

I am wearing glasses with lenses to protect from blue light which have very little yellow colour and when I wore it for the first time i didn't like it . Please tell is it ok to wear them for the whole day?

[@EyeInfluence]

May I ask the brand of glasses you are wearing? If they are bothering you it may be due to magnification being in the lenses. Gunnar, for example, come with a slight magnification and I didn't enjoy walking around with it. Sorry for the late response. If you tell me the brand you're wearing I could help more. * In general, I wouldn't wear blue light filtering glasses all day no matter what. I only wear them in front of a digital device.

[@kayhoww]

Awesome good to know the snake oil business is still alive in 2020

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Excessive Blue light is very bad for your eyes, you need to buy protective blue light glasses! Thank you, Blue Light Glasses Manufacturers.

[@dimitarviyachev7555]

Hey man. I was diagnosed with +0.25 +0.75. Do you think that eyesight can improve if doing all right or its irreversible? Also whats worst things for our eyesight and what we shouls to to improve or prevens demaging?

[@EyeInfluence]

good thing is our prescription is actually genetic. It's not going to go back to Zero but that's not because you've done something wrong. Eventually, we all need glasses. Even if it's just to read. As for protecting your eyes, overstressing the muscles by not taking enough breaks is the real problem these days. Not the blue light. Take breaks and use the Rx that your eye doctor gave you. Your eyes will thank you.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

The best way to reduce blue light is very EASY and costs nothing. Reduce the brightness of your screen whenever possible, to the minimum that still allows you to see the picture.

[@EyeInfluence]

True. Though you may find yourself straining because of the reduced contrast. Finding a good balance is key.

[@ashbydav]

blue light is not only on your computer

[@dcsarcar]

Does anti radiation eye glasses the same as blue light filter eye glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

Anti-radiation is referring to UV light. Pretty much all computer glasses and sunglasses will block around 99% of UV light.

[@zellelight3489]

@@EyeInfluence can anti-rad glasses block blue light??

[@Healththroughmyeyes]

Omg you should look into dr jack kruse work

[@adityasharma1097]

One simple question Is blue light filter glass. Anti glare glass also??? 🤔

[@alexissandoval1284]

Those are two different things. Non-polarized versus polarized. Blue light is explained in the video, but not all blue light gives a glare.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

I bought a tempered glass blue light screen protector for my touchscreen laptop, and it is a life saver. My eyes feel amazing. My old laptop even atbthe lowest light setting, and with the "blue light filter setting on" it still felt like it was cooking my eyes.

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

So, blue light is the same as UV? So, I could wear sunglasses in front of my computer then? Watch my video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil" in three parts. I'm under lock down in France.

[@yourday465]

so we shouldnt wear a blue light glasses all the day ?

[@EyeInfluence]

If it's a set of computer glasses with a low BPF (under 30%) then you can wear those all day. If you have 90% BPF then I would strictly wear those in front of the computer, smartphone, etc. We need blue light. Filtering 100% of it all day is harmful in itself. Hope this helps. :)

[@ms78046]

@@EyeInfluence can we use myopic prescription Blue coated glasses during reading book for all day

[@blackl1steddrums]

I strongly disagree that the sun, and “being outside “is bad for your eyes. Man has lived 200,000+ years without sunglasses and been doing just fine without them

[@EyeInfluence]

I believe my comment was more along the lines of "The amount of blue light exposure we get from digital devices is nothing compared to the amount of blue light we get from the sun. So, if we are going to be cautious of blue light exposure, we should pay more attention to outdoors more than indoors" I pretty sure I didn't say sunlight should be avoided or that it is bad. Rather, I wanted to show a comparison and contrast. I'm sorry if you took it that way but I didn't say those words. Though I will say sunglasses should still be worn, especially if you live in higher elevations where the UV index is higher and/or if you live by water.

[@blackl1steddrums]

i got ya man no worries, also the concern is getting blue light at night, during the day is normal @@EyeInfluence

[@Subfightr]

@@blackl1steddrums just because we have evolved and adapted to blue light does not mean we are perfectly adapted to it and it is not harmful. Take the sun itself for instance, we would be dead without it, yet it causes skin cancer, we can mitigate this by manipulating our environment/sunscreen.

[@ashbydav]

i don’t see the sun out night

[@reddeadultimate9558]

Yeah, if you spend a lot of your time inside then you shouldn't be wearing sunglasses and should definitely be wearing computer glasses

[@danielch6662]

My take from this video is: _don't put blue filters on your prescription glasses_ . Many people wear their glasses the entire time they are awake. If you want to preserve your circadian rhythm, what will the blue blocking coating do? Think about it. Natural daylight has a lot of blue. If you block blue light from your eyes 24/7, it's as if you're living in a land of perpetual twilight. THAT cannot be good! And some people, just before going to bed, lay down in their bed and play with their phones. They watch videos, chat with friends, play games, etc. And since they are already in bed, they're not wearing their glasses. If your blue filters are on your prescription glasses, you're blocking blue light during the day time, and getting blue light just before bed. You're literally doing the absolute worst thing possible. Blue blocking coatings on prescription glasses are the absolute stupidest idiotic idea possible. Optometrists and opticians who recommends it are harming their customers. Ophtalmologists who suggests this to their patients should lose their license. Remember the hippocratic oath? If you want them, they should be clip-ons or wrap-around sunglasses worn over your prescription glasses like industrial safety glasses. Because the times you wear them needs to match the sun's position in the sky.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

You are over thinking it.

[@therizinosaurus214]

Thank for the great video, I am getting tired of various youtube channels and optometrist and places that make glasses that push blue light glasses. Many of the supposed symptoms are more tired to blinking less and looking at things close to your face for long periods of time. Some of the studies that are cited that blue light from artificial sources damage eyes expose mice to hundred to thousand times that you would be exposed to on a daily basis.

[@tm4913]

Are you saying wear blue light glasses

[@adnan-khan]

It's not the blue light but the constant autofocus adjustment of your camera which causes my eyes to water....eeek!!

[@petercarrick2678]

3 WRONG ON

[@shinew7185]

“Companies that are selling blue light glasses often claim that they decrease digital eye strain, help prevent eye disease, and improve sleep. However, The American Academy of Ophthalmology doesn't endorse or recommend using blue-light-blocking glasses because there is no scientific evidence that they do any of those things.”

[@maheshprasad6080]

Aæ

[@normogaard1]

What a bunch of hog wash

[@EyeInfluence]

I'm surprised KZbin didn't filter that foul language. haha