Why Blue-Light Blocking Lenses Matter: Taking Care of Your Eyes & Sleep in a Digital World

When Screens Weigh on Your Eyes: The Hidden Impact of Blue Light

In a world where screens, laptops, tablets, and phones are with us constantly, our eyes are doing more work than ever. One of the lesser-discussed stressors is high-energy visible (HEV) light, also known as blue light.

When our eyes are exposed to prolonged periods of screen time, especially in the evening, this light can affect not only our comfort but also our sleep quality. A well-designed study demonstrates how the use of amber-tinted, blue-light-blocking lenses can improve sleep in individuals experiencing insomnia.

As a health advocate and coach, you know that small shifts add up. Offering lenses that filter this light is one more way to promote comfort, focus, and restful recovery.

What the Research Shows on Blue Light & Sleep

In the randomised controlled trial by Ari Shechter and colleagues titled “Blocking nocturnal blue light for insomnia”, participants with insomnia symptoms wore either amber-tinted blue-light-blocking lenses or clear placebo lenses for two hours before bedtime, for a week each (in a crossover design).

Key findings at a glance

Wearing amber lenses (vs. clear) significantly improved subjective total sleep time, sleep quality, and feelings of soundness of sleep. Objective actigraphy data (wrist monitor) showed that total sleep time was also significantly greater with the amber lenses. Wake-time (time awake after sleep onset) was delayed in the amber-lens condition, and measures of distress and quality of life improved.

The authors concluded: “Amber lenses represent a safe, affordable, and easily implemented therapeutic intervention for insomnia symptoms.”

What this means for screen use and eye health

Evening exposure to screens (rich in blue light) may suppress melatonin and raise neurophysiologic arousal levels, making it harder to fall and stay asleep.

While the study focused on sleep, the same light that disrupts the circadian rhythm also contributes to visual fatigue, as well as stress and glare-related discomfort during screen use.

From a lifestyle point of view, filtering this light can improve how our eyes feel and how our nervous system responds to screen exposure.

How Orange/Amber-Tinted Lenses Fit Into a Holistic Digital-Wellness Strategy

As someone who supports mindset, behaviour and wellbeing, your lens offering (with orange tint) can be framed as part of a whole-system approach for digital living.

▶︎ Reduced blue/HEV spectrum light:

▶︎ The orange/amber tint filters wavelengths that are often implicated in visual fatigue and sleep disruption.

▶︎ Eye comfort & clarity:

▶︎ By moderating glare and harsh contrast, these lenses support better comfort during prolonged screen sessions (work, gaming, study).

Support for evening wind-down:

Worn 1-2 hours before bed, they may help your biology shift from “active screen” mode to “rest” mode just like the research suggests.

Practical & stylish:

With a durable TR90 frame and gender-neutral design, they become a wearable tool for modern life.Certified safety & customisation:

▶︎ CE approval gives confidence in quality.

▶︎ Complementary habits to reinforce

▶ Use the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to ease eye-focus load.

▶ Maintain reasonable screen distance (about arm’s length) and ensure ambient lighting reduces contrast/glare.

▶ Encourage blinking and conscious breaks to prevent dryness and fatigue.

▶ Mindfully schedule screen-time cut-off before bed so the lens effect is maximised.

Bringing It Together.

A Heart-Centred Take

Your eyes are precious. They connect you to your work, your relationships, your rest, and your wellbeing. In our screen-filled world, protecting them goes beyond comfort; it touches how we feel, how we focus, and how we recover.

When you wear orange-tinted lenses, you’re saying: “I value my visual energy. I honour my rest. I choose clarity.” By sharing the science-backed benefits of light filtering (as this trial demonstrates), you’re giving your audience not just a product, but a wise choice for daily living.

Let your message come from the heart: “See clearly. Feel lighter. Sleep deeper.” Then pair that with the strong research foundation you now have.

Final Thoughts

If you’re working long hours, scrolling into the night, or simply noticing eye fatigue, those little shifts matter. The study by Shechter et al. provides evidence that filtering blue/HEV light in the evening can support better sleep and overall well-being. And for your product, that connection is highly relevant.

By offering orange-tinted, TR90-framed, CE-certified lenses and coupling them with lifestyle habits, you provide your audience a practical tool and a gentle invitation: to care for their eyes, their nervous system and their rest.

Jayne Bryson, ND

Go to www.thehealingfield.shop to purchase your Blue Blocker Glasses today

Research:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29101797/