Whether we are scrolling through our phones, watching television, or staring at our computer monitors, one thing is sure, and screens have become a significant part of our daily lives. Chances are you’re looking at a screen right now to read this article. As our lives become more dependent on technology for both work and […]
Why Do Amber Filters Remove Blue Light?
Blue light has become an increasingly prevalent concern for many individuals who rely heavily on blue light-emitting devices such as phones, computers, and tablets. But how do you know what blue light filter is going to be effective? With companies marketing blue light blocking products from screen protectors, 100% blue light blocking sleeping glasses, and […]
Blue Light Filters: Fighting Insomnia
Blue light filters? What are they and why are they important? One of the ways that blue light blocking filters help is by fighting insomnia. Have you ever been awake too late on a work night, staring at the ceiling, just waiting to fall asleep? It can be very uncomfortable to struggle with insomnia. Whether […]
Eyestrain & Blue Light: Prevention
Eyestrain is one of the leading symptoms of excessive blue light exposure. Many experience this during the workday if they are working on the computer for the majority of the time. Another way that you can experience eyestrain is through playing video games for an extended period. Usually, this symptom is somewhat mild, but it […]
Top 3 Reasons Why You Can’t Fall Asleep & How To Prevent Them
What is worse than a busy day when you are going non-stop from early morning to late at night? Finally, getting into bed and not falling asleep or struggling for hours until early in the morning. When we were kids, our parents would make sure we didn’t have any caffeine to keep us up, make […]
How COVID-19 has Increased Your Blue Light Exposure!
In March, when the COVID-19 outbreak came to fruition, everyone was so worried about getting sick that they never considered the other possible implications it may have on our health. Because so many were out of work and had to stay inside, Netflix, Facebook, and DoorDash became our best friends. People started waking up later […]
How is Blue Light is Different from Infrared Light and UV light? [Updated for 2021]
With so many warnings and articles out there about harmful lights and rays on the color spectrum. The newest addition to the group of harmful rays is Blue Light. It is important to note that this light is different from infrared and UV (ultraviolet) light. They can all affect our skin, eyes, and other bodily […]
Blue Light Blocking Glasses: There’s a Difference? [Updated for 2021]
Blue Light Blocking Glasses have been an upwards rising trend over the last few years and for a good reason. Blue light exposure can not only strain your eyes when you’re looking at screens but also reduce your melatonin levels, making it difficult to fall asleep if overexposed in the hours leading up to bedtime. […]
Top 3 Reasons Why You Can’t Fall Asleep at Night and How to Prevent Them [Updated for 2021]
What is worse than a busy day when you are going non-stop from early morning to late at night? Finally, getting into bed and not falling asleep or struggling for hours until early in the morning. When we were kids, our parents would make sure we didn’t have any caffeine to keep us up, make […]
Melatonin Scientific Resources [Updated for 2021]
As blue-light specialist we understand the way blue light effects our everday health. To share our knowledge with you, we’ve accumulated multiple scientific resources, news articles, and blog posts, covering the studies of melatonin and its impact on everyday health. (more…)