What are blue light blocking glasses?

Blue light blocking glasses have specially crafted lenses that are said to block or filter out the blue light given off from digital screens. The lenses are often marketed with lofty claims that they protect your eyes from eye strain and can help reduce potential damage to your retina from prolonged exposure to blue light.

What are the benefits of blue light blockers?

Blue blockers can block blue light, which is beneficial at night, as overexposure to such light can cause sleep disturbances. Also, it may reduce digital eye strain and headaches, as well as prevent age-related macular degeneration. Which blue light glasses should I get? Getting blue-light glasses isn’t a simple task.

Are blue blockers worth it?

Blue blockers are definitely worth it, as we can find decent glasses for around 100$. Potential age-related macular degeneration, improved focus, deeper sleep and reduced eye strain seem worth to me. They are effective if you wear (use) them at the right time, and have high-quality ones.

Are blue-blocking glasses good for sleep?

A systematic review published in 2021 shows that blue-blocking glasses have been used for mood and sleep improvement. BB glasses reportedly improved sleep by increasing melatonin secretion, as they reduce the blue light which activates our photosensitive receptors, telling our body to stay awake.