210 Are Blue Light Blocker Glasses Worth It?

The Body Nerd Show

If you're like most of us who spend long hours in front of a computer, you've probably heard about blue light-blocking glasses being the ultimate solution to dry eyes, eye strain, headaches and more.

But let's be honest, with all the hype surrounding these glasses, it's easy to wonder if they're worth investing in or just another gimmick.

As a self-proclaimed blue blocker enthusiast, I have to admit that even I was surprised by what I discovered in my research about blue light and eye strain.

Is it the blue light specifically that's causing the issue or simply staring at screens in general?

So, if you're someone who has blue blockers saved in your cart and are wondering if they’re worth the investment, today's episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• The science of blue light and why it's essential for your body
• How to work with screens without experiencing eye strain
• Whether blue blocker glasses are as effective as they're made out to be

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• Help for Neck and Shoulder Pain Workshop - use code blueLIGHT to save 40%!
• A double-blind test of blue-blocking filters on symptoms of digital eye strain. Work 65.2 (2020)
• Does blue light filter improve computer vision syndrome in patients with dry eye. Life Science Journal 11.6 (2014)
• The coevolution of blue-light photoreception and circadian rhythms. Journal of Molecular Evolution 57 (2003)
• AMBER LENSES TO BLOCK BLUE LIGHT AND IMPROVE SLEEP: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL. Chronobiology International 26.8 (2009)
• Effect of evening blue light blocking glasses on subjective and objective sleep in healthy adults: A randomized control trial. Sleep Health. 2021
• Blue blocker glasses impede the capacity of bright light to suppress melatonin production. Journal of pineal research 41.1 (2006)
• A Double-blind Test of Blue-blocking Filters on Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain. 1 Jan. 2020
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