It’s no shocker that digital device usage has increased exponentially over the last couple of years. Cold winters stuck indoors with limited in-person interaction… it is no wonder those easy standbys sometimes take center stage to keep us entertained or connected with our loved ones in these unprecedented times.

Increased screen time has its pitfalls, which can include sleep disruption, headaches, and eye strain. There has been quite a bit of talk lately about the benefits of blue light eyeglasses or blue light filters for alleviating some of these pitfalls—but do they live up to the expectations? While research is inconclusive as to the degree blue light blocking eyeglasses and/or filters can help, there is some level of hope for what they can do.

Do BLUE LIGHT GLASSES work? – Fact or Fiction

According to Dr. Joseph J. Allen, OD FAAO of the Doctor Eye Health channel, blue light blocking eyeglasses and/or filters can help alleviate the negative effects of blue light on sleep, they may also help alleviate the digital eye strain effects from blue light for some people, and as far as alleviating the effects of blue light on retinal health… that is still inconclusive. Dr. Allen explains it all in this video from @DoctorEyeHealth.