Lenses To Filter blue-violet light*
How does blue light affect our sight?
Most of us think of light as the absence of darkness; light is either present or absent, either natural or from a man-made source. While none of that is incorrect, there is actually much more to light than (pardon the pun) meets the eye.
For both indoor and outdoors
As the sun is the largest source of blue-violet light*, protecting our eyes against man-made sources is not enough for those who lead active lifestyles. Clear protective lenses like Crizal® Blue UV Capture™ filter out both UV and blue-violet light* while letting beneficial light to pass through, providing a trusted solution for all.
Another effective method is to use photochromic lenses that are clear in low light conditions but darken as the light increases. Transitions lenses offer optimal protection from UV rays from both the sun and blue-violet light* from digital devices and house lights.
These glasses are suitable for wearers of all ages, a clear advantage especially with children under the age of 12 who are more vulnerable to sun damage due to the fact that their eyes’ natural protective barriers are still underdeveloped.
*Blue-violet light is between 400 and 455nm as stated by ISO TR 20772:2018
FAQ
Does blue-violet light effect your eyes?
Yes, blue-violet light effect your eyes and most of us are easily exposed to the blue violet light from computers, smartphones, the TV and other digital gadgets. Prolonged exposure to the blue-violet light is also the cause of some eye problems
How to check blue cut lenses?
To check blue cut lens, you will need to conduct a blue-violet light filter test. Ideally, blue cut lenses that filter out 20% of the blue-violet light, as recommended, will have a slight yellowish tint on the lens. Though this tint will not be visible when you are wearing the glasses, when you hold them up against the clear sky, you should be able to notice this tint.
Do anti-glare lenses filter blue violet lights?
The function of anti-glare glasses is not the same as blue cut lenses. Anti-glare glasses reduce the impact or the glare of light on your eyes. However, they do not block the visible light spectrum in any way, which is why they do not filter blue-violet light as well. On the other hand, blue cut lenses specifically filter out a majority of the High Energy Visible Light to relieve the strain on the eyes.
Can I use blue violet light filtering glasses all the time?
Since blue light is also present in natural light, you can wear blue-violet light filtering glasses all day. This will not negatively affect your eyes in any way. Even if you don’t do so, it won’t cause any problems. However, if you are spending time in front of the computer, TV or smartphone, it is advisable to wear your blue-violet light filtering glasses to help protect your eyes from the impact of the blue-violet light.
Do kids also need blue violet light filter eyeglasses?
Yes, kids do need to have blue-violet light filter glasses, especially if they spend hours watching television or playing games online or on the smartphone. Now with online classes, hours of online lessons can expose their eyes to blue-violet light which can effect their vision. Hence, children who are exposed to the computer and TV screens for at least more than an hour per day should use blue violet light filtering glasses.
Why blue violet light filtering lenses have a slight yellow tint?
No matter where you are, if there is some amount of light, your eyes will get at least some exposure to blue light. Hence, blue-violet light filtering lenses have a slight yellow tint to filters the blue violet light which can effect your eyes. If blue-violet light filtering glasses have clear lenses, they won’t have a negative impact on your vision; however, they filter out minimum blue light as compared to the tinted lenses.
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