Screen reading glasses are eyeglasses designed to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to screens like computer monitors, smartphones, tablets, and TVs. These glasses typically filter a percentage of blue light emitted from these devices, often around 40%.
Key Features of Screen Reading Glasses
- Blue Light Filtering: This is the primary function. Blue light emitted from screens can contribute to eye strain, headaches, and disrupted sleep patterns. The lenses are designed to block or filter a portion of this blue light.
- Presbyopia Correction (Optional): Screen reading glasses are also available with magnification to correct presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), with diopters ranging from +0 to +3. This makes them suitable for individuals who need reading glasses in general.
- Suitable for Men and Women: Screen reading glasses are designed to be unisex and are available in various styles and frame sizes.
- Prescription Availability: Some screen reading glasses can be customized with individual prescriptions to correct other vision issues along with the blue light filtering and reading magnification.
Why Use Screen Reading Glasses?
Prolonged exposure to screens can lead to:
- Eye Strain: Difficulty focusing, dry eyes, and blurred vision.
- Headaches: Caused by the strain on the eye muscles.
- Sleep Disruption: Blue light can interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
Screen reading glasses help mitigate these effects by reducing the amount of blue light that reaches the eyes, making screen use more comfortable.
