Many of us, both adults and children, spend hours a day on our phones, tablets, and computers which can lead to eyestrain. While you may experience musculoskeletal and mental issues with too much screen time, this blue light can also negatively affect your eyesight.
Blue light is defined as a high-energy electromagnetic wave that exists both naturally and artificially in places such as the sun’s light, fluorescent lights, and the screens of digital devices. Blue light is always releasing high energy no matter where it comes from.
Consistent, prolonged blue light exposure can lead to eye health issues such as dry eyes and can also affect your circadian rhythm, which regulates your sleep and wake cycles, having a severe effect on your overall health.
With blue light eyeglasses, you can:
Sleep Better
As mentioned above, exposure to blue light can disrupt your circadian rhythm, affecting your sleep patterns. This happens when blue light disrupts the release of melatonin in your body. This makes it difficult to fall asleep after using a device such as your cellphone.
Decrease Your Risk of Heart Disease
Since blue light affects your sleep patterns, it can prevent you from getting the deep sleep your body needs to thrive. Research results suggest that disrupted sleep can increase your risk of atrial fibrillation. This is when your heart rate is fast and irregular, resulting in poor blood flow and making you more vulnerable to issues such as stroke, heart failure, and other heart issues.
Improve Your Vision
While your eyes have a natural blue light filter, they will not protect them from prolonged exposure. We recommend resting your eyes every 20 minutes while working in front of your computer or tablet. It can be difficult to remember to rest your eyes every 20 minutes, but without resting them, you can end up with blurry vision.
By using glasses with blue light protection, you can help improve and protect your vision.
Rest Tired Eyes
You may have noticed how tired your eyes become after spending the day in front of your laptop. This is caused by overworking your eyes while dealing with the blue light. Over consistent periods of exposure, you can strain your eye muscles which can make it difficult to concentrate on the screen and cause strain on your eyes while trying to focus.
Solve Issues with Metabolism
Research has also shown that blue light can affect your metabolism at night. Blue light can slow down your body’s ability to convert your food into sugar, which you need to do everything from thinking to sleeping.
Looking for Blue Light Glasses? Dittman Eyecare Can Help!
Schedule your appointment today or contact Dittman Eyecare with any questions about how blue light glasses can protect your eyes and provide you with various other health benefits.
