Anti Blue Light Lenses
Many people report subjective benefits from using blue light blocking lenses, especially in reducing digital eye strain and improving sleep quality. However, scientific research is still ongoing, and studies do not always agree on the specific effectiveness of these lenses in reducing long-term eye damage.
For relief from digital fatigue, they can therefore be useful, although they do not replace other eye health practices, such as taking regular breaks and maintaining proper lighting.
However, many modern lenses use a specific filter that is less visible to the human eye, limiting the intensity of the coloration. This is achieved by advanced anti-reflective treatments, which selectively block certain wavelengths of blue light without altering the perceived colors too much. Models with more pronounced tints, such as amber lenses, actually block more of the blue light, making them ideal for high-exposure situations, but for everyday use, lighter lenses are preferred to preserve color fidelity.
Lenses that completely block blue light are mostly used in specific contexts, such as some glasses for those who work at night or for activities that require complete filtering of blue light. For everyday use, however, it would be too visually demanding, since a total block would alter the perception of colors, making everything have a decidedly more yellow hue.
In practice, blocking only some of the blue light can help reduce the symptoms of eye strain without affecting the quality of vision and color perception. This is one reason why many blue light blocking lenses for everyday use choose to only block part of the blue light, rather than eliminating it completely.