With the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions slowly easing back, many people who realized the practicality and freedom of working from home, are continuing to remain in positions that let them do just that.
While our commute times may have gotten shorter (as in, from the bedroom to the home office), the time spent in front of our computers has not.
It can be tricky to know when to shut it down, and step away from electronics for the day. With a more heavily blurred line between work and play, and sometimes working odd hours around kids and family, we might be looking at a screen later than we should, resulting in a harder time getting to sleep, and trouble with headaches and vision due to blue light.
What’s a work at home aficionado to do?
Invest in a pair of blue light glasses of course! Not being able to step out of the confines of home for the last year might have had you putting off a visit to your optometrist to look into a pair of these lifesavers. However, with remote work not nearly over and probably here to stay, being as comfortable as possible at your home work station can result in a more productive, stress free life both on and off the clock.
How do blue light glasses work?
Blue light glasses may help ease eye strain by blocking the high energy blue light rays emitted from our phones and laptops. The sun emits these rays too, and we all know its tough to sleep when the sun is shining! Our bodies aren’t meant to sleep when blue light is plentiful.
These rays may also interfere with melatonin production since our brains register our screens like they register a sunny day, keeping us awake longer than we should be, and interrupting our bodies natural rhythms. If possible, avoid using devices too close to bedtime. If you’re working after dark however, a pair of blue light glasses can ease the strain, and help keep you feeling more calm at your computer.
How can the Optical Shop of Westport help me find blue light glasses?
Now that you’re ready to nix headaches, and make sure you’re getting your rest at night even in your work from home environment, Optical Shop of Westport can help you find a pair of glasses that helps block blue light.
They don’t have to look unfashionable, like the typical picture of plastic textured blue light glasses we often envision.
We can help you to find beautiful stylish frames that will have the added benefit of looking great on all of those Zoom calls and remote meetings you still have to attend!
Choose from tortoiseshell, round, rectangular frame styles, and more. We can help craft a bespoke pair of blue light glasses to add to your work from home wardrobe for both fashion and function.
You may be still only be wearing leggings, but you can certainly feel stylish and confident just the same!
To inquire, check our homepage for the hours we are open and come stop by! Or, email us at opticalshopofwestport@gmail.com to schedule an appointment with Margharet.