Blue light is everywhere, it comes from the sun, which is why it looks blue. Blue light is also emitted from screens and digital devices.  Some exposure to blue light is healthy and important. Whereas too much exposure can impact your ability to fall asleep and sleep throughout the night.  There are many different types of blue light blocking lenses available. So what should you be looking for? Tint of the lenses Some lenses are completely clear and others are [...continue reading]

Are you finding yourself on a screen more often? Have your in-person meetings all been changed to online sessions?  You are not alone. People all over are spending greater amounts of time using screens and digital devices. All this extra time spent interacting with screens is enhancing the experience of digital eye strain.  What is Digital Eye Strain? Digital eye strain is a group of vision-related problems that result from heavy use of screens and electronic devices. With prolonged use [...continue reading]

Whether you are new to working from home or you have been doing it for years, your work setup is really important.  To amplify productivity, without hurting yourself, there are a few absolute essentials to know. Ergonomics This is the science of designing and arranging an environment so that people can interact most efficiently and safely.  The position of the body related to the workstation has been shown to greatly impact productivity. If you are uncomfortable in the chair you [...continue reading]

Eye care professionals have a great responsibility to their patients.  All the time, you hear of increased screen usage among patients of all ages. From long work hours, to uses of screens in schools and on public transportation, people are being exposed to blue light at a higher degree now than ever before. You want to make sure that your patients have the most comfort available to them. Yet, how can you know for sure if blue light blocking technology [...continue reading]