Do BLUE LIGHT GLASSES work? - Fact or Fiction

Can blue light damage your eyes? Learn about how blue light affects our eyes & when blue light blocking glasses are helpful. If you spend a lot of time staring at digital screens & are considering blue light glasses or some type of blue light filter, this video will help understand why blue light is such a major concern.
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Do blue light glasses work for sleep?
Yes, they can, as blue light reduces and delays melatonin production.
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Do bluelight glasses help digital eye strain?
-Yes and No, scientific studies are mixed and from my experience it helps some people but not everyone.
Does blue light glasses work by protecting my retina from damage?
-Not sure yet. Animal studies suggest yes but current theories cast doubt.
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About this video: Bluelight is a popular term in the media right now with new brands of blue light blocking glasses coming out every week. But do blue light glasses really work? Can blue light hurt your eyes? In this video, Joseph J. Allen, OD FAAO reviews the current science and theories about blue light & blue light glasses. Bluelight has been found to affect our sleep cycles by reducing and delaying melatonin releases. Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate our sleep cycles.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Eye Health QOTD: Do you wear Blue light glasses? Do they help you at all with your sleep patterns or eye fatigue?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

@@DinarAndFriends Amazing! thank you for sharing the article!

[@honeymanod]

Yup! I use Shamir Blue Zero in my Trivex lenses for a ton of blue light blocking. Helps a bit, but nothing dramatic. Might even be the placebo effect. Great videos!

[@laranguyen1940]

Doctor Eye Health, do yellow glasses block blue light? (Lens being actually yellow)

[@MR-nl8xr]

When I watch videos or read on the laptop or phone it's not that bad, but once I do math on them, my eyes start burning and getting super tired. I put a light app on it, it helps.

[@ricardoseales6501]

I have a pair of blue light glasses and I love them they work very well I use them while looking at my computer and television and yes they work well for driving and skiing and fishing .They protect the eyes ever so much and did you know that those artificial lights in the stores and warehouses and even the light emitting diode lights are blue lights and traffic lights are blue lights as well .I encourage anyone to research this .

[@sidbrun_]

“Don’t look at a screen for 2 hours before going to sleep” then what am I supposed to do, stare at the wall?

[@damg4332]

🤦🙄😅😅😅😅

[@ricktoffer01]

TRY READING A BOOK!

[@deadbushpotato2331]

Audible be like

[@sidbrun_]

@@deadbushpotato2331 how am I supposed to choose which audible to listen to and pause without looking at a screen?

[@deadbushpotato2331]

I was replying to Richard Russel and the fact that most people would just buy their books online or use audible since books are really expensive (at least In my country)

[@pancake2001]

"make sure to reduce your screentime especially at night time!" me: *laughs in quarantine and zoom*

[@louisp]

i hate watching at screens during zooms

[@rynzoku8662]

Robot Man bruh what happened

[@ayamumiahalegado5558]

@Robot Man lmao that's so me..except I don't even know when's the due date..lol it's so many

[@len1284]

1000th like 😂

[@gabrielsim6340]

And late night gaming

[@jojodice1]

Who’s watching this at 2am, definitely not two hours before I go to bef

[@KenRobert1]

jojodice1 3:11am for me 😅.

[@EyeWatchU2B]

Did you turn night mode "ON" for your device? :)

[@victor-onofrei]

Read my mind!

[@victor-onofrei]

EyeWatchU2B Spot on! :)))

[@joseflores8911]

It's literally 2:14am right now 😂😂😂

[@paigeperrine6751]

My online school really made me look at screens so much more so I’m thinking of getting blue light glasses.

[@manasaprakash7125]

you should. they are helpful.

[@yaretzigonzalez3300]

same

[@rynzoku8662]

Can you just turn on the blue light thing and wear blue light glasses? It would probably be better

[@tamarayaputri4761]

I have them, they are good

[@tamarayaputri4761]

@@rynzoku8662 but with blue light glasses u dont need to turn it off, plus the glasses are quite fashionable

[@arnav1249]

Is it just me or anyone else also who just got blue light glasses and came here to check how they work?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Haha I imagine many people.

[@Wildflowers-2]

Guilty

[@allahuakbar7717]

Me

[@daisy3621]

I just got them on Wednesday

[@ayushh01]

Yeah 😂

[@spacecatboy2962]

i really dont know about blue light, but i do know that my future is so bright i gotta wear shades

[@donnawoodman6249]

Space Catboy Hey, mine too. Now how does that tune go?????? Lol

[@spacecatboy2962]

@@donnawoodman6249 now that we both said that, wouldnt it be hilarious if we were both dead from caronavirus in a couple weeks?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

💯

[@damg4332]

✋😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@boobies8658]

Space Catboy are you dead yet

[@anlfrat8411]

Since I ve started using blue light shield film on my cell phone screen, I don't get headaches anymore.

[@rheagalarneau1366]

Anıl Fırat Same.

[@w1z4rd9]

Anıl Fırat do you think blue ray cutting glasses really scientifically work ?

[@w1z4rd9]

Rhea Galarneau do you think blue ray cutting glasses really scientifically work ?

[@anlfrat8411]

@@w1z4rd9 I am no scientist so I cant say scientifically they work. But I can practically say that the blue light shield screen film did work on me. I dont have migrene/ headache after extended time of use anymore.

[@NexusCasy]

But the area around your eyes become blacker? Because I do

[@theeleventh805gamer7]

“You don’t need Blue light glasses if you don’t have to look at a screen all day” My teachers online: *HAHA ESSAYS DUE TOMORROW GO BRRRR*

[@marlons1]

I was experiencing a lot of anxiety and brain fog at work. I tried better managing stress excercicing etc. And even though those things definitely helped. Wearing yellow blue Light Glasses made my brain fog disappear. My primary doctor tells me I might be light sensitive. I don't get migraines but what I'm experiencing might be something in that avenue. Posting this in case anyone else is dealing with something similar. Especially if you work in front of a computer all day.

[@josiahp6483]

5:32 For those who just want a summary

[@lucienlewis5552]

Thank you

[@phillipkinono9228]

Helpful

[@typicalviper1354]

W

[@guap0954]

Thank you

[@notroe2237]

thank you

[@kingkai9818]

I work in front of a computer for 40hrs a week. They helped me alot

[@nalinsharma7741]

where you purchased them...??? i tried online but mix reviews

[@astralityyy]

i’ve heard dimeoptics is good too

[@iagree3742]

Those are rookie numbers

[@PatoChu]

@@iagree3742 i was gonna say that

[@allahuakbar7717]

My mom works a lot on the computer and got some. I said they were cool and that they’d be good for when I play video games and she bought me a pair.

[@mystra13]

I used the blue light blocking glasses for years and still got migraines. Once I managed to talk my old office into taking the lights out of the fixtures over my desk the migraines lessened by more than 50% a week. Fluorescent & LED light give me way more headaches than my monitors do.

[@Losbass]

Yes ! Here's a video special of how CBC Marketplace exposes the blue light glasses scam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJytimyYnLGseKc

[@sunny-nq3yi]

what lights are best?

[@mystra13]

@@sunny-nq3yi it all depends on the person. Regular incandescent bulbs are pretty much the only ones that don't give me a headache. Most people I know aren't bothered by LED or fluorescent though.

[@Rebecca-asdf]

wow, yeah i also feel like LED lights are so bright that sometimes it's off putting and i wonder if that can cause ppl to have migraine related headaches. it's ironic bc the lights are usually put in place to help see better but sometimes theyre too bright idk

[@mystra13]

@@Rebecca-asdf It's the brightness for some, the frequency (Hz) fluctuation rate (I honestly thing this is the main reason that will set off a migraine in people), the environment, so many factors and everyone is different. For me I found that the brilliant white 60w LED bulbs don't cause me insane migraines like whatever offices use. Had to trial and error it because the fixture in my apartment's computer room ONLY takes LED lights and the walls are an obscene dark cream colour unfortunately (combo of reasons I was getting migraines even at home).

[@rujundeng7239]

I'm a full time student and I found that blue light glasses allowed me to not only work without getting fatigued, but also helped with my sleep patterns. During Co-Vid19 it's been especially difficult to regiment screen-time considering all classes have transferred to the digital realm. I'm sure that other people under various circumstances are also increasing their screen time. My overall recommendation to anyone who seriously scrolling through these comments for actual feedback is to 1. reduce your screen-time, and 2.) if that's not an option go ahead and try blue light glasses. They're not a perfect solution they could help some screen-fatigue and sleep disruption issues.

[@namename3139]

can you just adjust the light / brightness on ur screen to a lower settings is that the same

[@StebanHern]

@@namename3139 no.

[@101picofarad]

@@StebanHern Why? LCD screen have electricaly regulated light transmission elements - you can simply reduce blue component of backlight - it so simply and cheap!

[@KNYD]

Just to be able to detect the blue light screens emit, the devise has to be in a completely dark room, because just regular light bulbs emit more blue light than any screen, and neither come any where near the Sun. If blue light glasses help it's just placebo, to some that is enough.

[@lucasheilman8668]

wow no one asked

[@graayden]

Actually very interesting to hear it from someone who knows what they're talking about, personally I find that my blue light glasses help with eye strain during the day and at night, especially when I'm staring at a screen for upwards of 2 hours.

[@denayshasmith1370]

His eyes are hypnotizing there so blue. I’ve been struggling with headache so this video was exactly what I was looking for.

[@Rebecca-sc7rd]

lolllllllllllllll

[@Losbass]

CBC Marketplace concluded that Blue light glasses are a scam... and here is the proof . kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJytimyYnLGseKc

[@kindred923]

Meanwhile watching this vid at 1:11am.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

😂

[@stormdawson3934]

Yep, 12:52am 🤣 got some blue light glasses on the way to try.

[@pauluspeter1936]

Kindred shit , exactly

[@Sammylamb2003]

Bruh it be 3:51am out here

[@Sbensbeve]

1:04 am

[@neom472]

I’ve been wearing blue light glasses for the last 4 days and can say it’s 100% helped me with my sleep, I used to suffer from headaches nearly every day and I haven’t had a headache in the last 3 days, would 100% recommend using them mainly for helping fix your sleeping pattern if your constantly using a pc or phone screen like myself

[@Omarlldn]

Hey. Where did you get your pair from?

[@neom472]

@@Omarlldn Amazon,

[@alisasmith8272]

what is your review on them after using them for 2 years? i read somewhere that it can lead to color blindness

[@neom472]

@@alisasmith8272 my eye sight has not changed in any way sharp or form,

[@Messithegoat12600]

@@neom472 Do you use them for phone usage?

[@AdamLuke]

Been experiencing eye pain A LOT recently, and I spend all day every day in front of a screen. Going to give blue light glasses a try! Thanks for another great video!

[@southbug27]

If you haven’t had an eye exam lately, I’d suggest that. It turns out I have to get bifocals or progressive lenses & I think once I order most of my headaches will go away. I’m not even old enough to need bifocals yet ffs. I’m really not happy about it obviously; thank God I do have access to eye care & glasses though.

[@officejamz3160]

did they work?

[@hadyruby3411]

The only benefit i really got from blue light glasses is that i now can go to sleep much easier like i literally could spent 1-2 hours just trying to sleep but with anti blue light glasses i barely spend 10-15 mins to sleep which is really making my mood better and less headaches ofc

[@heidibraun1182]

Once I got prescription glasses for astigmatism most of my computer eyestrain went away. I had thought it was CVS so along, and tried different types of blue light filters; turns out it was best to get my eyes checked rather than try to fix the problem on my own with cheap fixes.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

If i could give 1000 points to this I would!

[@brucesmith9144]

Great discussion. I have the blue block tint in my eyeglasses for many years now and was introduced to it when I moved to Taiwan. I notice that there is a general “warming” of whites (less blue and more red tones). This tint may slightly distort the color temperature perception of users that are adjusting digital photograph white balance.

[@anthonyvidana2654]

Block blocker are to substitute for prescription glasses. I wear prescription glasses and they can have the blue blocker added if use a computer a lot..

[@anthonyvidana2654]

My bad a typo-Blue blockers are no substitute for prescription glasses. I wear prescription glasses and they can have the blue blocker added if needed.

[@retrodog63]

LG added "eye comfort mode" to their TVs last year. I bought a new one in January of 20. Just checked and switched over to this mode. It makes a big difference. I have some blue glasses at home and at work. I'll be using the ones at work for my computer use as well.

[@andrive]

Yeah most TVs and phones have this feature (which is nice) if you have Windows you can use Night Light, and if you have a Samsung you can use Eye Comfort shield and if you have a typical Android you can use Night Light and if you have an iPhone/Mac/iPad/etc you can use Night Shift

[@walkerrobinson9614]

I’ve purchased some blue light blocking glasses from amazon. The opticians charge a lot. I use contact lenses and put the non prescription amazon blue light blocking glasses on top. Personally, it’s helped a lot as I work with screens a lot. Love the informative video!

[@parthsalat]

Beautiful DP 😅 Which place is it?

[@katherineharvey2599]

I have found blue light glasses helped to stop my eyes getting sore when spending time on my laptop. I’m also getting less migraines! Thanks for your great videos Dr Allen.

[@DanielKarlMorgan]

As a dispensing optician, I frequently get asked about blue light glasses (a patient asked me about them earlier today as it happens). It’s quite a hard product to justify sometimes as so much of the data is merely anecdotal. The advice I generally give is the same as in this video - that it can help some people therapeutically but some people really don’t notice the difference. Conversations about reducing screen time (especially for kids) is becoming an increasingly difficult topic - be great to see a vid with your take on this! Dan

[@edwardnguyen3985]

I'm straight forward as well. I tend to ask if they consider themselves light sensitive. If yes. Get the blue light filter. If no, you may not notice a difference. I do get headaches without mine. But people who weren't getting headaches before probably be the same after.

[@shrimps4291]

The video was really informative and answered all my question, but all that I could think of is that he's so handsome I just want to stare at him while he talks for hours

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad you liked the video! And thank you!

[@Vel073]

gay

[@j4mil448]

Gaayyyyy

[@aaronblakeson8348]

@@Vel073 @J4MIL 44 it aint sus if hes got on socks

[@maineindividual5202]

@BoxFullOfScrap and i bet hes wondering of hes naked under his clothes

[@McChicken6677]

I watched this video wearing a new pair of blue light glasses, I was getting headaches after just a little while of computer use and they seem to be making a difference. I have had them less then a week, so far and no headaches

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

thats great to hear! thanks for sharing Paul!

[@Ensource]

@@DoctorEyeHealth too late for this now, BUT. jk not too late. you should announce a poll in a future video for viewers! "have blue light glasses helped you after using?" you can vary the answers from yes to yes, but the effects are small, number scale, etc. I know a poll thru youtube, or a website isn't the accurate way to accrue results, but given your channel influence, it can shed SOME type of insight..

[@melodyvaldez1842]

Same! I just got some as well! They really do help!

[@SDub-yi7lx]

Watched this in my blue light glasses. I feel boojie.

[@africanprince8654]

Same xd

[@javiehr]

😔😔

[@gemarodriguez6477]

Same just got them yesterday

[@1PinkPanda]

@@gemarodriguez6477 Hi, does it work?

[@Snj1705]

Same

[@Strawberrypocky911]

I cannot reduce my screen time though! I am studying like crazy every single day I am studying to be a nurse!

[@_qwerty5358]

Ahh. Reminds me when I was preparing for nclex rn. Good luck!

[@Hello_am_Mr_Jello]

Well am sick 🤢

[@Siroww]

are you filipino? just wondering

[@awesometani8148]

Good luck!!

[@samuelkilik8233]

so did you pass

[@taylorrrjamesss]

I bought a pair of felix gray glasses ($95) and yes the price may be high but from my knowledge glasses aren’t usually cheap anyway... I don’t wear prescription glasses as well, so it was weird getting used to them as I do use digital screens a lot for work and though there may be some people that don’t believe these glasses are true THESE REALLY HELP!!! For my eyes and with them aching not so much, he is right about them maybe not protecting against retinal damage but it helps with sleep and fatigue...

[@gamingmaniac213]

I have them, I noticed a massive difference especially with eye strain, I stream so I stare at the screen for a long time + bright lights in my face for hours.

[@nataliez7]

sir you have the most beautiful eyes i’ve seen today

[@markpappas4382]

You’re too damn cute 😩

[@TheDevourerOfUniverses]

@Zachary Schneider or parents maybe both of them

[@Samrod]

@@TheDevourerOfUniverses he stole an eye from each of his parents

[@TheDevourerOfUniverses]

@@Samrod lol

[@smb_09]

His eye colout is the same as mine except mine are like the tiniest tiniest tiniessst bit lighter

[@user-op9gm3cb6y]

This is a great video, I'm an optician so it's been very helpful for me to explain to patients with more information regarding Blue light!

[@afsanaahamed9996]

Great! It shows that you are really a very curious and enthusiastic optician who wants to help all the patients with the best efforts.

[@recursion.]

@@afsanaahamed9996 oh really?

[@msvalina007]

I have been wearing blue light reading glasses when staring at my monitor and it has decreased fatigue and headaches for sure. I highly recommend.

[@piespies10]

Bluelight filter added to my prescription glasses is a life changer it cured the headache that I'm dealing everyday. It was sooo annoying and I can't work properly. I have to pop tylenol everyday. Headache is gone and I'm very happy.

[@jetblack5]

The glasses are a great option for graphic designers like me. For us, it's not an option to have some software alter the colors on the screen. So I got myself a pair of premium blue light blocking glasses today which reduce the color alteration to a not noticable level. Have them on for about 4 hours now and already recognize a difference. They also have an anti glare coating which at least feels like it makes stuff on the screen appear a little bit sharper too.

[@Omarlldn]

Hey. Where did you get your pair from?

[@christinajoseph3133]

Thanks for sharing. Where did you get your pair from?

[@jotch_7627]

why is it not an option to alter the colors in software but it is an option to alter the colors with your glasses? both are altering color in a way that does not translate to the final product, so they are equally detrimental to your work.

[@CubeParrot1]

3 years later man, and you still haven't told us.

[@jetblack5]

Sorry guys. They're from "Lumes".

[@clementine1169]

My old glasses were starting to give me nausea and headaches so my mom got me new ones with the blue light filter and I can finally play splatoon 2 from the couch

[@dynasty33677]

I can finally play plants vs zombies garden warfare for 17 hours straight with these new blue light glasses.

[@scott-88]

@@dynasty33677 Have you got milk on your lips?

[@Chillman666]

Thanks, doc. I use yellow mode for my phone. It helps a lot! 😄

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Nice! I only turn it off when I am color correcting photos

[@provocateur777]

I agree, when I turn down to night mode it definitely works

[@Insomnia_tic]

Yellow is gross

[@dianamorales1580]

Insomniatic 0206 your mom is gross

[@Hello_am_Mr_Jello]

@@Insomnia_tic ur mom (is fat)

[@markburns3872]

I got my bue filter glasses yesterday.and immediately i can see a difference in my sleel. I tend to sleep alot longer and sleep more deeply. I love it

[@thomascho8975]

Virtual school = 7-9 hours of staring at a screen... + 3-4 hours of homework that requires an iPad or computer... rip my eyes

[@nileytara2280]

Samee

[@thetruth3459]

I’ll never go back to regular glasses w/o the blue filter. My eyes are sensitive to light so the lens helps out immensely!!

[@lexbeltran1354]

I'm on my phone watching KZbin videos, playing games on my Switch, etc. Used to get headaches, not anymore. It is smart to reduce your screen time. I would have to say that blue light lenses do actually work and prevent headaches/migraines

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I know when I play video games too much or stare at my computer screen all day that my eyes feel tired and very dry. I find blue light gaming glasses help a bit but I also sometimes switch to moisture goggles for dry eye.

[@marianacastro1134]

My blue light glasses have helped alleviate my headaches that I usually get during staring at a screen.

[@arylove100]

Where did u get yours

[@auldreekie7768]

I turned on the blue light filter on my phone, my eyes relaxed immediately, I think I’ll try the glasses as well. Very informative upload. Thank you.

[@sourkraut6248]

Flash burn has caused many years of eye pain. Groye reading glasses have been a blessing. Nothing compares to success.......and they do work for me.

[@ronomusrevey233]

Thank you, I got some blue light blocking glasses and they help a lot. Wouldn't want to go without them!

[@Losbass]

Your are being scammed , CBC Marketplace expose this scam , here's the video proof: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJytimyYnLGseKc

[@geoffhonky4439]

How have I gone so long not knowing about your channel???! Thanks for all the vids. I recently changed to Eyezen Start lenses with blue light filtering and have noticed a significant improvement in not only sleep but also in the amount of headaches I get. In fact I can't say I've had one of those "end of the day" headaches since making the switch. Modern lense technology is amazing, I swear in the 90's my left lense was half an inch thick 🤣 now it fits completely in a frame. Going from having not much else but blur in the left eye, I can read a license plate now with it which just blows my mind 👍👍👍👍

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much! Happy to hear your glasses are fitting better and working so well for you! I have 2 pairs of Eyezens myself and yes they do help me see things up close easier. Things look almost ...more 3d??

[@julikanagy8372]

hm he s kinda cute tho

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

😄 Hey thanks!

[@Mai-sx3yf]

he is attractive

[@gracely30]

He is

[@melisazuniga1940]

Agree 😂❤️

[@Kenny2100vn]

As an eyedoctor he has nice ocean eyes. Bonus: defined adonis cheekbones. No homo

[@jonasupphagen]

Im a optometrist and bought my first glasses with blue light filter this week - just to learn more abour the product. I will get back to you and tell you about my experience.

[@wee_hazelnutt]

I work on the computer for most of the day, and I used to have headaches. When I got my new glasses a few weeks ago, my eye doctor suggested blue light blocking and I've been using it ever since. No more headaches! At all! And I am able to go straight to sleep even after using the computer all day. I still try to limit my usage when I can, but I can say that blue light blocking really helped me a lot.

[@alexandriawhite8790]

I started using blue light filtered glasses because my eyes were starting to get very sensitive to lights when I'm driving to work at 3am every morning. It definitely helped my eyes adjust to the bright streetlights & harsh daylight when I eventually did go outside once the sun went up. They definitely helped me have a better sleep also as I only ever got about 5 hours sleep each night and when every second counts, you gotta make the most of it lol

[@MrPabgon]

I bought blue light filter glasses a couple of days ago and, honestly, so far they're working with the fatigue. Last week i was getting eye fatigue, or just an annoying feeling, and by using them, i really don't feel it anymore. Perhaps it's some kind of placebo, i don't know. But for me it works, so I'm obviously going to keep using them.

[@brewman6218]

Blue light blocking and amber tint is definitely helpful for my artificial light sensitivity. If I'm exposed to too much fluorescent or LED light my vision gets blurry for days, but with blue blocking and amber tint I don't suffer nearly as much eye strain.

[@vinodnadoni5047]

Iam also suffering from blurr sight effect by long hour work with computer

[@golflre7179]

I take a small dose of melatonin an hour before bed. It helps me fall asleep. I do use devices almost all night and found this video very informative.

[@Justbefree636]

I had astigmatism and when I went back to the clinic the other day and the opthalmologist told me it was all cleared. I was so ecstatic

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Must have been some mild astigmatism

[@Cmass9]

This is the best review of blue light glasses and their efficacy. Thank you!

[@makenajohnson773]

Him: Try to not look at your screens 2 hours before sleep Me: watching at 1 am

[@jenna.anne333]

I’ve been looking into blue light glasses, so thank you for this video!!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You're welcome!

[@scodavis]

I know this is an older video, but I wanted to share my personal experience. I bought blue light glasses (yellow-tinted) and I found that my eyes feel less tired, especially at night, when I wear them. I asked my optometrist about it and he basically said the same as you did - if they work, great!

[@What-yc5vz]

That’s it. I just ordered blue light glasses and a blue light screen protector. Let’s hope it reduces my eye strain.!!!

[@_sailor7seas_]

I've been using blue light glasses over a month now. Trust me, my sleep cycle has improved a lot.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Nice! Happy to hear it! What brand of lenses are you wearing?

[@kevinmorelikekevout3639]

I will be trying blue eye glasses this week. I’m in college online classes BC of corona and I’ve been having to spend a lot of time during the week on the computer and I wake up get on the computer and my eyes hurt and I struggle to sleep bc my eyes get teary and just hurt from being over worked for the past month

[@cristinad4835]

KZbin on telephone destroy my eyes very fast and i feel sleepy all the time because i feel tired my eyes even in the morning....

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Perhaps taking a break from the near phone use would help. Wish you the best.

[@hwangmiyeon1001]

Tinted screen protector on the phone would help.

[@Doing_Time]

As a lifelong insomniac I can wear my amber full coverage safety glasses before bed or all day or just on the computer and I still don't sleep any better..but I did notice a couple of times that mild to moderate migraines completely disappeared while I was wearing the amber glasses and I'd never heard of that benefit before...

[@abigailwright3830]

my eyes have been drier, i get headaches when i watch tv for 30+ minutes, and have a noticeably large amount of strain since online school and quarantine. just bought some of these to try, i hope they’ll help!

[@Seca95]

“Marketing hype”? Dude I just learned about the existence of these glasses less than an hour ago😩

[@gabriella8173]

I watch another youtube vid about bluelight filter that it is bad. Idk what's right anymore. I'm confused.

[@HayleyClaire]

I have an office job and really can’t avoid the prolonged screen-staring. So when my eyes get noticeably tired I pop the glasses on and they really do help. I think partly placebo effect, but there’s definitely something to it. They help me for sure.

[@momonyak]

I got the blue lens filter. I don't see a difference but there's no harm in trying. Only around $10 additional cost so why not?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Many professionals feel the same way, the theories about high energy light causing increased risk/retinal stress is pretty solid.

[@Jenni-L]

I had PRK surgery, I don need prescripted glasses, but I decided to go for a pair of glasees with anti-reflection and and blue light filter, it helps me to relieve mental and physical fatigue, I work 9 hrs in front of the computer, otherwise I would not use them to work, I got the 20 20 after the surgery 🙏

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for sharing Jenni! Great to hear how they have helped you! And happy to hear PRK went so well!

[@charliegone1652]

Got blue light glasses today and wow..big difference. My eyes are not that tired and my vision seems sharper after a few hours. I sit in front of the computer a lot.

[@infrequentfrequency5210]

I look at a computer about 7 hrs/day. I used to have major discomfort, blurry vision, eye strain, headaches, insomnia, dry eyes, red eyes, and tired eyes. My eyes were literally more tired than my mind and body after work. To put it simply, I was miserable. After using blue light glasses, the difference was like night and day. It was miraculous. The best 20 bucks I ever spent.

[@nathanielscott8684]

Simple question if your work requires you to be staring at a screen all day should you consider blue light blocking glasses

[@akankshapaswan181]

I was suffering bad with headaches and eye pain and even the swelling in eyes but after I started using blue light glasses I'm all well. It really works.

[@atis9061]

I have sensitive eyes with dry eye disease and glaucoma, and blue light glasses have greatly improved my eye strain.

[@AliKhan-fs3rm]

Moved into new apartment and there is this huge lighted led sign outside my apartment..been having migraines bcos of it. Just purchased a blue light pair online. Will be delivered in 2 days!!

[@Jenniferbroderickart]

Some blue light glasses only block a certain percentage of blue light. So what’s the best percentage to get ? Is there a minimum and maximum percentage that’s best?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great question! Around 450-480nm is the most sensitive to affect the sleep cycle, and computer screens are highest at 455nm. So around there is the part you want to remove the most.

[@nexx1]

I sell and use blue light glasses. I have sensitive eyes and I like them in bright rooms and when I’m in the computer. Some People do not like them if they edit photos or they are artists because it makes colours look yellow. Kind of like photochromic lenses some love them and some hate them.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Absolutely. I personally love photochromics and I still discuss blue blocking for people who spend a lot of time on digital devices.

[@shhhhh1975]

Damn I’ll been needing these glasses since I play on the tv and phone too much

[@marshmallowcoolboy5308]

Me tooo

[@marioreds7826]

I'm using an app that filters out the blue light from the screen of the smartphone: I turn it on half an hour before going to bed and I find it has helped me fall asleep sooner.

[@cdr2671]

Due to all of this online school bs I bought a pair of blue light blocking glasses and it helps me a lot. I can get to sleep a lot easier and my eyes hurt less when I'm on my computer for long periods of time

[@shedmusic735]

Good video Dr Allen. I don't know much about the filters on cell phones but my understanding is that the blue-blocking spectacle lenses only cut about 30% of the intensity. Given that the amount of blue light emitted by electronics is 50 to 100 times less than of outdoor sunlight, I am skeptical that the blue-blocker tints do much. I do treat a lot of digital eyestrain patients and first advise good nearpoint habits, ergonomics, supportive lens prescriptions, and anti-glare coatings helpful. If they were not marketed as 'computer' glasses nobody would be interested I think. I would say the excessive focusing and narrowed visual awareness involved with electronics is much more of a threat to vision than is the minimal amount of blue light they now emit.

[@parthsalat]

Your last line opened my eyes 👁

[@firstdbzmaker]

I just got anti blue light glasses yesterday. Although I never experienced head aches or much eye strain from working on the computer all day, these glasses somehow relieved my eyes instantly. Maybe I just didn't realize my eyes were strained or I just got used to having eye strain all the time. I dunno but I love these new glasses. Not sure if they have UV protection built in or not but they also help my eyes feel better when outside in the sunlight, too.

[@Dungeonfreak]

I always have my phone on night mode now and on my pc at work it reduces eye strain and headaches for me

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That's great to hear!

[@eve.m1026]

Ahh thank you! Ive realized that if I dont use the night mode on my phone, I get TERRIBLE migraines! Just ordered my pair of glasses😄🤚🏻

[@Ofejiro.]

I'm literally having eye strain while watching this video at 12 in the morning. I also just ordered a pair of blue light classes from amazon

[@guest3506]

What brand of blue light glasses do you recommend for a teenager who is on the computer 8 hours (for school) five days a week?

[@asd-dr9cf]

Watch a lot of your videos and found them really helpful and accessible for someone who doesn't have a background in the medical field. Thanks! Commenting for the algorithm. Hope your channel continues to grow!

[@BlackCat-db3ti]

My first full semester of college online and I do not want headaches 🥴✌🏽

[@AlwaysRetr0]

I 100% do indeed benefit from wearing blue light filter glasses. My eyes have gotten to a point now where I simply can't look at my computer monitor without them. If I do, my vision goes blurry, and my eyes become incredibly dry and irritated.

[@LuisGomez-c4m]

Soy Luis y tambien soy Optometrista, pero en Mexico, aqui en USA, ya tengo muchos anos como Optician...pero me gusta mucho verlo Dr. Allen, pues siempre hay algo que aprender...gracias...

[@harrisonjames2788]

I've been really struggling with eye strain, pain in the back of my eyes and blurred vision lately. My guess is looking at screens too much due to being in isolation. I have ordered some Gunnar glasses for my computer screen as I am unable to see an optician as they aren't running properly. I hope they work out thanks for the tips and help

[@salmaalsagheer6693]

Did they actually work?

[@harrisonjames2788]

@@salmaalsagheer6693 I've been meaning to wait a week or so to come back but they absolutely work. I can stay on my PC for hours with no issue what so ever. If anyone is struggling during the isolation and have the money please give them a go they will help. (Making sure you still have frequent breaks obviously.)

[@ohlordhecomin506]

Harry James can you give an update on if it helps?

[@harrisonjames2788]

@@ohlordhecomin506 sure thing! It really does make a huge difference. If you are spending a lot of time looking at screens especially during the lock down period. Consider buying a pair because they really help that strain on your eyes. Do yourself the favour

[@ohlordhecomin506]

@@harrisonjames2788 thanks!

[@kathym1904]

I get double vision when at the office because of fluorescent lighting. How can I correct that

[@palashsinghal2824]

Double vision when staring at far away or everywhere like near,intermediate or far? I see double at intermediate and far away distance all the time but completely normal at near distance! I guess that's due to my severe dry eyes and astigmatism? Maybe!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Best to have an assessment by your local eye care provider to make sure there isnt some other binocular vision issue at play. Some people experience decompensating phereas which can lead to double vision, however there are other more series causes as well, so yes, best to see your local doctor. Otherwise some people benefit from indoor tints to their glasses lenses.

[@kathym1904]

I have had a retinal detachment 16 years ago and it was repaired, had a cataract in that eye removed. I have blue light coating on my new glasses , Zeiss digital lenses, etc. I had a recent check up with my ophthalmologist and forgot to ask. When I am not at work, vision is perfect.

[@paritee6488]

Same here, always from fluoro - not ever remedied.

[@gloryhallelujah8106]

I love my bluelighters! They have been helpful so much.

[@RAulBunicuL]

I have the Gunnar Enigma glasses and although I didn't have headaches, migraines or other issues, I can clearly say that my eyes aren't dry anymore, I am no more sensitive to light when I go outside on a sunny day or from watching other light sources, my eyes kinda squinted, from only 2 days of use I am glad I made this purchase after getting myself informed about blue light, thanks to you !

[@jstpsgthru]

I sometimes need to wear bifocals when viewing a PC and then reading or writing at the desk. I haven't been able to get bifocals with this filter. I can definitely tell the difference when I wear blue light glasses. Eye strain is reduced, and the longer I'm in front of the PC monitor, the more it matters.

[@laytonpro8655]

Thanks for the information, I’m an animation student and have been working digitally over the pandemic. I get benefit from the night mode on screens but I still feel strain on my eyes mostly from my computer rather than my phone so been trying to find more information on blue light glasses

[@aravindr7422]

Did you found an solution for that??

[@laytonpro8655]

@@aravindr7422 I did actually, I got a really good pair of blue light glasses on Amazon, they help a lot with eye strain and when colouring digitally it doesn’t mess up the colours like night mode does

[@aravindr7422]

@@laytonpro8655 thanks man. I have also bought a new one recently. Hope it works fine.

[@johnneiberger]

I was at the optometrist today (after a visit with my new ophthalmologist) to order some computer glasses. It truly concerns me that she would lie to me so boldly that blue light damages my eyes and therefore I should get their blue-blocking lens coating. It's maddening when you can't even trust professionals to be professionals.

[@pzg2008]

she makes money from selling stuff , so she is trying to make people buy her stuff.

[@johnneiberger]

@@pzg2008 Of course. But it's sad that a medical professional would lie to make sales. This is part of the reason I don't consider optometrists to be medical professionals. Maybe they were at one point, but now they're basically just eyewear sales staff.

[@mahams8954]

Haha seriously this is such a problem nowadays! Don’t know whom and what to trust anymore.

[@Soylottie]

I wear those glasses when i smoke cause I don't want the smoke get into my eyes...and yeah it works!!! Oh it works alright!!!!

[@raphaelalbert8110]

But you don't mind smoke getting into your lungs?

[@alang9480]

@@raphaelalbert8110 Hopefully that comment was a joke.

[@raphaelalbert8110]

@@alang9480 Hopefully, but who knows?

[@w1z4rd9]

Sadie do you think blue ray cutting glasses really scientifically work ?

[@AppleBottomJ]

I do school and work online. Plus, I use my phone! Thinking about getting a new frame w blue light

[@mrcryptozoic817]

I changed my Firefox background to be black, letters white and that helped a lot. I took a "few minutes" to get used to it, but after a while, it's really nice.