Blue Light Glasses: What’s all the hype about?
A few months ago, in the midst of quarantine, I started to notice a lot of online influencers wearing these big glasses while working. I knew some of the them didn’t wear glasses or contacts, so it left me wondering why they would be wearing fake glasses? After watching multiple YouTube videos, a few of the girls finally mentioned and brought attention to the odd-looking glasses. They were promoting the companies that were creating them. Turns out, they were “Blue Light Glasses”.
After having laser eye surgery a few years ago, I never thought I would have any desire to wear glasses ever again. I mean that was the whole point of having the surgery. But I couldn’t deny the fact that spending so much time on my phone, in front of a computer, or reading my kindle led me to having migraines and even blurry vision some days. Since I knew I wasn’t going to give up my electronics, I decided to do some research of my own.
How Much Do They Cost?
After looking into some of the benefits and researching some of the brands mentioned by the influencers, I decided I would invest in a pair. By invest, I mean I spent like $16 for two pair. While I often times give into things and spend way too much money; I refused to spend $90 on something that I wasn’t sure would be beneficial to me. I went straight to amazon, read a few reviews, and placed an order for them. Here is the link to the ones that I purchased:
Blue Light Blocking Glasses 2pack Square Computer Glasses Women/Men
What exactly are blue light glasses?
Supposedly, the glasses help to block out the bright “blue light” that is given off by our digital devices. By blocking out this light, your eyes don’t have to strain as much, which is often what causes the headaches and blurred vision. After about a week of wearing them while reading and working on the computer at home, I noticed a huge difference. I felt like I could work for a few hours at a time, without straining my eyes. I also noticed when I wore them at night, while reading, that I wasn’t waking up as much in the middle of the night anymore. I actually had a few nights where I didn’t wake up in the middle of the night at all. (a rarity for me) This was yet another benefit mentioned in reviews that I read.
The Verdict
I’m not one to give into all the hype and run out to purchase something just because everyone else does. (Hello, dad tennis shoe trend. Just not my cup of tea.) But I really do think that these have helped me out a lot. I mean as soon as you put them on, you see the difference in the color of the screen you’re looking at. It goes from that bright vivid white, to a tinted color like off-white or cream. I have been really impressed with this purchase/trend. I can say that I wouldn’t recommend anything to anyone unless I personally use it, like it a lot, and think that it would be helpful or beneficial to others. With that being said, I really like these glasses and wear them daily. I do think they make a difference and are well worth the price on Amazon.
If you’ve used blue light glasses before, I’d love to hear your opinion. Feel free to comment below. Take care!
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