Blue Light Glasses vs. Normal Glasses

If you’ve heard about blue light glasses, you might be wondering what they’re for, how they differ from normal eyeglasses, and which one you need. Our team at EyeWest Vision Clinic in Rogers, MN, and St Michael, MN, provides answers to these questions below.

Purpose of Normal Glasses

“Normal” glasses are those used to correct vision and are commonly prescribed at eye care appointments. They are prescribed according to the individual’s needs and vision challenges. Some vision problems they are prescribed for include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Purpose of Blue Light Glasses

Blue light glasses are specifically for the purpose of filtering out blue light and preventing it from entering the eye. Blue light is a natural light source given off by the sun and is not bad altogether.

Digital devices also give off blue light, which increases our exposure to it if we use screens a lot. As many people use devices at night, the blue light coming from the devices can keep you awake.

It might also lead to an issue called computer vision, due to the strain our eyes have to go through to focus on the screen. Therefore, blue light blocking glasses can help prevent computer vision syndrome and help ensure you can sleep at night

You Can Enjoy the Benefits of Both

The good news is that you don’t have to choose between normal eyeglasses and blue light glasses. You can talk to an “eye doctor near me” about adding a blue light filter to your prescription eyeglasses. Keep in mind, though, that they may not be convenient to wear all the time.

Get Eye Care from an Eye Doctor for Computer Vision

Learn more about all your eye care options by visiting our team at EyeWest Vision Clinic. You can reach our Rogers, MN, clinic at (763) 428-3757 or our St. Michael, MN, clinic at (763) 497-3754. An “eye doctor near me” on our team is here to help.