Can Blue Light Blocking Glasses Help You Get Better Sleep?

Chances are, you have probably heard of blue-light filtered lenses and wondered if you should upgrade your frames to include them. In addition to protecting your eyes when looking at your computer and other devices, blue-light filtered lenses can also help you get a more restful night of sleep.

To understand how they can do this, let’s explore the science behind the blue-light filter. 

The wavelengths of visible light captured by our eyes are translated into white light by our brains. Blue-light wavelengths have different effects on our bodies, including on sleep and alertness. 

During the day, blue-enriched light is desirable, because it helps to keep us alert. 

However, if you have too much direct exposure, it can disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep. A regular light-and-dark cycle is key to achieve and maintain good sleep.

Blue-light filtered lenses help to block these wavelengths so that you can watch a TV show or use your computer at night without your sleep becoming negatively impacted. 

If you struggle to fall asleep, consider getting blue-light filtered lenses, it could make a big difference! 

At the Optical Shop, we can help you select the right blue-light filtered lenses for your current frames, or a new pair from our amazing selection. Contact us (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to make an appointment.