The specificity of blue light glasses and their recipients

In our daily lives, we are increasingly exposed to various screens, both for professional and recreational reasons.
However, excessive exposure to screens can damage our visual acuity.
Prescription blue light glasses offer a unique solution to protect your eyes from this potential danger.

What are prescription blue light glasses for?

Also known as blue light blocking glasses, prescription blue light glasses are eyeglasses specifically designed to face screens.
Indeed, whether it is a computer, a smartphone or a tablet, all screens emit blue light.
Its rays easily penetrate the eyes through the cornea and onto the retina.
However, this light is not dangerous when received at a reasonable distance and for a reasonable amount of time.
Blue light can become harmful if the eyes are overexposed to it on a daily basis.
In this case, the light can damage the sensory cells of the retina, which can affect vision.
Anti-blue light glasses combine classic vision correction with protection against this particular type of light.
The lenses of these glasses are equipped with a specific filter and act as a barrier between the eye and blue light.
Thus, by wearing these glasses, less blue light rays penetrate the eyes.
Invisible to the naked eye, these glasses are often tinted a little yellow to balance the colours.

Who is this type of eyewear for?

Prescription blue light glasses are primarily intended for people with visual impairments.
These glasses are indeed fitted by the optician on the basis of a medical prescription from an ophthalmologist.
Secondly, as we have said, the lenses of these glasses protect the eyes from overexposure to blue light.
Blue light glasses are therefore specifically designed for people who spend a lot of time in front of a screen.
Due to a noticeable general increase in screen consumption, this type of eyewear is more and more in demand.
This is particularly true for people working with computers on a daily basis.
People spending a lot of time on their smartphones or playing video games can also benefit from prescription blue-light proof glasses.
Finally, it should be pointed out that wearing such glasses does not absolve one from a responsible relationship with screens.
In particular, the wearing of blue-light glasses should be combined with a reasonable distance of the eyes from the screens.
The time spent in front of computers and smartphones should also be reduced as much as possible.
Do not hesitate to ask your Optical Center optician for advice on the need for and benefits of wearing prescription blue light glasses.