Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

I was in today for my bi-annual eye checkup witih my Opthomologist. As part of our discussion I asked about blue light blocking glasses. He said they might be helpful for eye strain if you spend a lot of time on your computer (which I do), but that they wouldn't prevent any permanent problems. Also, because my eyes have such a difference between them, he thought getting prescription glasses rather than just wearing readers would also do just as much good for eye strain.....or just giving my eyes a break. It wasn't that he was trying to sell me glasses. He has always provided me a prescription before I left the office once I got into readers, but it was only for if I wanted to and he always says readers are usually fine if they're working for me. They don't even sell glasses, so it doesn't make him any money one way or the other.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I adjust the light on my devices by setting it to Night Light On. That way I can also adjust the blue light level and reduce it down. Most all electronic devices have a night light setting and I use it all the time, even during the day so my eyes don't get strained. No special blue light glasses needed.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I vote for prescription if you are bothered with your eyes.

OTC readers are not precise.

Before cataracts I did progressive trifocals, very different strengths and pupil distances.

Now I got them again. Just a little on top for one eye. Love them.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

I have always thought that blue blocking lens were more of a marketing fad than a serious innovation. I just bet any slither of science that supports their use shows very, very minimal impact or improvement.

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

I asked my opthamologist about blue blocking glasses. He said nobody needs them, but they don't harm eyes if someone wears them. He said they are not necessary and just a fad right now. He said I could do what I wanted, but he wouldn't recommend them.

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LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

I fell for those Prive Revaux blue blocking readers and I don't see any difference at all with eye strain and tiredness after being on the computer. I did get them on LTS with free shipping though.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@Still Raining

I wore trifocals for many years, and on my last job, to say they were a hassle would be a huge understatement.

When it came time to cataract iol's, I chose to spend the money, over and above, what Medicare paid for the surgery. I went with a Multi-focal iol for my left eye only. I haven't needed glasses for anything since.

As for the Blue Light, I do pretty much what @SilleeMee said in her post. My biggest problem with cataract surgery has been certain types of headlights now used in vehicles that "sit high", such as pickup trucks and larger SUV's. They produce much more glare when driving at night.

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@hckynut

I don't have cataracts, never did but driving at night is horrible for me with those newer kinds of headlights! They are blinding. I don't drive at night b/c of that....too scary.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

@hckynut wrote:
@Still Raining

I wore trifocals for many years, and on my last job, to say they were a hassle would be a huge understatement.

When it came time to cataract iol's, I chose to spend the money, over and above, what Medicare paid for the surgery. I went with a Multi-focal iol for my left eye only. I haven't needed glasses for anything since.

As for the Blue Light, I do pretty much what @SilleeMee said in her post. My biggest problem with cataract surgery has been certain types of headlights now used in vehicles that "sit high", such as pickup trucks and larger SUV's. They produce much more glare when driving at night.

hckynut

I fell in love with my first lined bifocal, and it just got better. I got toric lens in both eyes, but the one with retina tears is still a mess with light shows etc.

For headlights, I have the highest ole SUV around. Those pickups don't stand a chance. Dare I say men! 😜

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I started working from home about 5 years ago, so 8-9 hours staring at a computer screen all day. My eyes felt like rocks were in them by the end of the day. My eye doctor prescribed computer glasses that have blue light blocking technology in them. I wear bifocals. At the time, I knew nothing about blue light. Omg. Those computer glasses made all the difference! They were exactly what my eyes needed. I have read that many people who are paying $$$ for eye glasses really just need readers.