Blue Light Protection Glasses

Blue light protection glasses can play a vital role in your day-to-day life. There has been a lot of speculation that blue light is detrimental to your eyes’ health and increased screen time is damaging to your eyes. This can result in eye-strain, headaches and sleep deprivation. To combat this, blue light blocking lenses have been developed to help provide your eye with more visual comfort when faced with blue light from the sun and screens.

At i2i Optometrists, we offer both blue control glasses ready made [from brands such as Tom Ford & Blueberry] and we offer blue light control coatings on all our optical lenses.

Eyewear to block blue light has become increasingly popular and understandably there are some questions regarding how it can help protect your eyes from computers & improve your sleep quality...

We have compiled some questions and answers below but if your question hasn't been answered please feel free get in touch or speak to us on our 24/7 Live Chat.

Blue light protection glasses

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Blue Light?

Without getting too much into the intricate physics behind how light travels through your eye we can briefly explain there is an inverse relationship between the wavelength of light rays and the amount of energy they contain. Blue-light is on the shorter side of the light spectrum meaning this type of light contains more energy.

Where Does The Light Come From?

Sunlight is the number one source of blue light.

However, there are many indoor sources of blue light such as fluorescent and LED lighting. The most common being the display screens on our computers, smartphones, televisions and tablets. These digital devices emit significant amounts of concentrated blue light directly into our eyes with each use.

Why Is Blue Light An Issue?

The human eye is very effective at blocking UV rays from reaching the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eyeball. However, when it comes to blue light virtually all light passes through the cornea and lens and reaches the retina. It is thought that too much exposure to blue light can affect light-sensitive cells in the retina. This causes changes that resemble those of macular degeneration, which can lead to vision loss.

Everyday side effects of blue light are that it can interfere with your sleep quality, cause screen-induced migraines and lead to eye strain.

How Does Blue Light Affect My Sleep?

You have probably noticed more technology such as smart phones and laptops offering you 'night-mode' options?
Blue light lenses work in a similar way...

More than any other colour, blue light confuses your body by blocking a hormone called 'melatonin' which can make you feel tired. So, if we spend a lot of time staring at screens our bodies may artificially feel awake and subsequently we take longer to fall asleep.

Do I Need A Prescription For My Blue Light Lenses?

No. You don't require a prescription lenses to order blue light glasses.

Computer glasses are a great way to combat the blue light exposure from computers and other digital devices. You can purchase these as special-purpose glasses without a prescription. This can be beneficial if you have no need for vision correction or if you routinely wear contact lenses.

How Do I Add Presciption Lenses With Blue Light Protection?

If you require a prescription lenses then when you're ordering your glasses on our site, simply click ‘add optical lens’. You will see a section to either upload, call or email your details. If you don't require a prescription lens, then opt for 'I will call or email my prescription' and let us know you're only requiring the coating. Then you can choose your brand, we offer lenses from WLC, Kodak and Zeiss in a variety of packages.

Each brand provides an option to add a blue light coating:

- Bluemax Ultra with WLC Lenses
- BLU Protect Kodak Clear with Kodak Lenses
- Blue Protect Dura Vision Platinum with Zeiss Lenses

Please ensure you select your preference in the Lens Features when ordering.

How Much Do Blue Light Lense Cost?

You can add a blue light coating to any prescription eyewear for an added fee of £30.
The overall cost of your purchase will vary depending on your choice of frame, lens brand and package.

You can find out more information on ordering your lenses here.

Learn More About Bluemax Ultra With WLC Lenses?

Blue Max Ultra exclusively from WLC aims to block out the harmful blue-violet light, only permitting the beneficial light to pass through. Their specially developed coating maintains clear vision through the lens and does not alter colour perception all while reducing stress on eyes caused by constant refocusing. On top of this, WLC's Blue Light Lenses come with anti-static, scratch resistance, anti-reflection and super hydrophobic coating.

Blue Max Ultra Coating = +£30

Learn More About Protect Dura Vision Platinum With Zeiss Lenses?

DuraVision® BlueProtect UV is a coating specifically developed for people who spend a lot of their time indoors and are exposed to blue-violet light from LEDs as well as TV, computer or tablet screens.

ZEISS offers a comprehensive blue-violet light blocking portfolio that meets different consumer requirements for indoor and outdoor activities. The range of products filter different amounts of blue-violet light depending on the activity.

DuraVision® BlueProtect by ZEISS coating is a unique, high-performance product that offers:

  • An increased reflectance in the blue-violet spectrum of light.
  • Selective attenuation of the blue-violet light passing through the lens.
  • A reduced amount of blue-violet light entering the eye.

DuraVision® BlueProtect coating has a blue light filter which attenuates blue light in the range from 390 to 440 nm, still letting the “healthy” blue light through that our bodies need, thereby providing greater visual comfort. In addition to blocking blue-violet light, ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect comes with premium features of ZEISS coatings, including :

  • A superior hard coat.
  • Easy to clean lenses to provide better vision.
  • DuraVision Platinum UV on the backside of the lens.

    DuraVision Blue Protect Coating = +£30

Can You Wear Blue Light Protection Glasses All Day?

Generally speaking, yes. Wearing blue light protection glasses all day will not alter or have an adverse effect on your vision. However, it is important to be aware that blue light, especially from the sun, is a natural source of energy. This means that wearing these glasses all day may make you feel slightly more fatigued, affecting energy levels throughout your day.

Qualified Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

i2i Optometrists is registered with the General Optical Council to provide Eyecare Services. Our Senior Optometrist, Mr Stephen Gallagher holds a Honours Degree in Optometry and further Post Graduate Qualification in Independent Prescribing. This allows Mr Gallagher to clinically assess and prescribe medications for many acute eye conditions. Stephen was one of the first Optometrists in Scotland to achieve this qualification and continues to keep up to date with developments and Continuing Education. Mr David Wishart holds a Diploma in Dispensing Optics and works at our Howard St branch. David has more than 20 years experience in his field and is expert in ensuring your eyewear is to the very highest standard.

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Scotlands Largest Choice of Eyewear

Our i2i Optometrists practice at 153 Howard St holds the largest selection of eyewear in Scotland with more than 5000 frames to choose from. We stock brands such as Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Chanel, Dior, Prada and many other well known names. In addition our eyewear buyers have selected more niche collections such as Dita, Cutler & Gross and Face à Face. We are confident that you will find several frames to suit your face shape and style. We also cover all price ranges from entry level more functional styles at lower price points to the finest eyewear available.

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Lens Technology at its Best.

At the end of your eye examination our Optometrist will give you a recommendation as to whether you require glasses or not. Also if you currently wear glasses you will be able to experience how much difference a change in lens power will improve your level of vision.

We offer lenses from all the best suppliers such as Zeiss, Essilor, Hoya and Nikon. You can choose from entry level options right through to custom/bespoke varifocal lenses. For those with higher prescriptions there are thinner lens materials to help ensure your lenses are thinner lighter and provide the best possible vision and comfort.

i2i Optometrists | Glasgow Optician supplying lenses from Zeiss, Essilor, Hoya, Nikoon and more. Eye Tests available at three branches in Glasgow City. 153 Howard St, 183 Crown St and 982 Argyle St.
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Zeiss OCT ... Next Level Eye Examinations

This is a hospital standard carried out at i2i Optometrists Howard St. using the latest Zeiss equipment.

Many common eye diseases can develop without significant symptoms. Even if your vision and eyes appear perfectly fine, it’s useful to gain a full scan of your retina using an OCT scanner. This test takes a few minutes and is comfortable to undertake. In particular, an OCT scan can help to detect eye conditions like glaucoma, diabetes and age related changes to the retina.

Our Optometrist can look more closely at just how healthy your eyes are. The results are shown in 3D and provide much more information than ever before. The OCT examinations is part of the Free Eye Exam service at i2i Optometrists.

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Glaucoma Visual Fields

All eye exams for those over the age of 60 include a detailed measurement of the visual field using the gold standard Zeiss Humphrey Field Screener.

This instrument is the same as used in Eye Hospital Departments. It is used to detect any visual field defects such as may be present in the early stages of Glaucoma or other conditions.

Our Optometrists can also monitor any visual field changes over time to assess progress. In conjunction with OCT this provides us with a comprehensive set of data to help ensure that your eye examination is as comprehensive as possible.

Zeiss Humphrey Visual Fiels Equipment help detect early signs of glaucoma also used to diagnose conditions such as stroke and other ocular manifestations of systemic conditions. Eye Test Glasgow. Optician

Howard Street Lens Lab

Our practice at 153 Howard St has an in house lens lab. Our Senior Technician, Cathal Mc Cauley has more than 20 years experience in this position and is experienced in all aspects from precision varifocal lens settings to pain staking assembly of fine rimless eyewear. Our lab is equipped with the latest, most accurate lens cutting equipment from Nidek and Essilor. Modern varifocal lenses are custom manufactured by Essilor and Zeiss and fitted to your chosen frame on site. However, we also hold a wide stock of single vision lenses and can offer an Express 2 hour service for many prescriptions.