Alleviate eyestrain & reduce eye fatigue while using a computer or media device
Combat eyestrain from screen time
Today’s visual environment is much different than it has ever been. Within a blink of an eye, we have brought our world to an arm’s length away and it is at a critical mass. Personal smartphones came into existence just 11 years ago with the first iPhone; now, more than 80% of Americans own a smartphone! Apple’s first-generation iPad was released in 2010, and now 50% of Americans own one. These new devices differ from our traditional computers, not only in their size and in portability, but how close we hold them to our eyes. With the barrage of digital media devices in society’s hands and a world of information at our fingertips, comes excessive amounts of eyestrain—even in young eyes.
Contact us for a free consultation
At Northwest Eyewear, we see many patients throughout the Twin Cities area who are searching for computer or media lenses to help them fight the eyestrain that can develop from many hours of screen time. We offer specialty lenses and treatments formulated just for those who use digital devices, which are helpful at reducing eyestrain and provide the right protection
Do you have computer vision syndrome (CVS)?
Research shows that between 50% and 90% of adults who work at a computer or use a digital appliance, such as a tablet or smartphone, have at least some symptoms of computer vision syndrome. CVS symptoms include tired irritated eyes, dry eyes, blurred vision, difficulty focusing, neck and shoulder pain, and headaches. Media devices create new challenges for your eyes to see clearly. In addition, artificial blue light from screens and energy-efficient lighting contribute to your eye strain, disrupting your biological clock and negatively impacting sleep, health, and productivity. Ask about lens treatments that filter high-energy blue light (HEV) to combat eyestrain and improve sleeping patterns.
HOYA Computer/Media lenses
Zoom
- Perfect for specialist hobbies and professions that require high levels of precision and benefit from the widest possible field of vision at near and intermediate distances up to 1 meter.
Screen
- The best choice for screen work and professions that require smooth, sharp depth and width vision from near distances up to 2 meters.
Space
- Especially suitable for activities where the focus is a little further than a computer screen. Provides crystal-clear vision up close and sharp far vision up to infinity.
Hoya Sync III
Sync lenses are single-vision lens solutions for those who use a range of new media devices, such as a tablet, smartphone, or gaming device. They provide a comfortable option that reduces eyestrain and provides improved vision support at a variety of different distances. Sync III lenses have the distance power for everyday use, along with a “boost zone” at the bottom of the lens. This boost zone is an area with an increased amount of relaxing power, which reduces eye strain during prolonged up-close activities such as looking at digital screens, reading, or any “near task” activities. The boost zone allows muscles to relax and focus more easily, helping to relieve eye strain and provide visual comfort. Contact us to learn more.
What is blue light?
Blue light is a part of the visible light spectrum, between 400nm and 500nm, making it one of the shortest, highest-energy wavelengths.
Blue light in itself is a natural phenomenon, present in daylight and helping us to stay awake; however, excessive amounts can have an adverse effect on our eye health. Our exposure to this high-energy visible light (HEV light) grows with the use of LCD and LED computer and television screens, smartphones, tablets, and GPS devices. Even our body’s natural defenses may not be enough to protect us against long-term damage to the eye.
How can you fully protect yourself?
It is crucial to know what you are buying when considering blue light protection.
Completely clear lenses protect against UV and some short wavelength blue light, but leave you exposed to the peak wavelengths emitted by devices and artificial light. Blue-blocking glasses block all blue light, including healthy amounts, and distort your color perception.
Blu Tech
Blu Tech’s near-clear lenses filter more of the blue light known to be associated with glare, eyestrain, headaches, and sleeplessness—without distorting the color you see. Not a mere coating that can scratch or wear off, Blu Tech’s highly advanced lens is infused with proprietary pigments and dyes to mimic the way your eye naturally protects itself against blue light.
How are you exposed to blue light?
Artificial light
Our indoor lifestyle now revolves around digital devices and artificial lights, bathing us in blue light. Thanks to modern technology, it is easy to exceed healthy levels of blue light, especially at night.
Sunlight
The sun is the primary source of blue light you’re exposed to on a daily basis; that’s natural and even beneficial.
What is the impact?
Glare, eyestrain, headaches, and sleep problems.
Who is most at risk?
Children and youth are especially at risk because they have no natural protection in their eyes, they tend to hold devices closer than an adult does, they have larger pupils that let in more blue light, and they spend on average over 9 hours a day on a digital device.
Others at risk
Digital device users, contact lens wearers, and those who have had cataract surgery.
What are Blu Tech wearers saying?
99.1% of those surveyed
Eyes more relaxed indoors
98.2%of those surveyed
Significant sleep improvement
93.8% of those surveyed
Absolute yes to wear as everyday glasses
65.1% of those surveyed
Significant reduction in headaches/migraines
RECHARGE EX3
HOYA’s RECHARGE EX3
is a premium lens coating developed to protect your eyes from damaging blue light wavelengths, while allowing you to enjoy your favorite media devices.
Benefits of RECHARGE EX3
• Reduces blue light by 30% in the high-energy visible (HEV) blue light spectrum
• Provides a measure of protection from the risks of HEV
• Enhances contrast
• Suitable for lifestyles with high HEV light exposure
• Gamers, students, and high users of LCD devices and computers
RECHARGE EX3
is a protective coating that reduces the blue light emitted by digital screens. It is the optimal solution for the large group of users who come into contact with digital screens throughout the day, including students, gamers, young professionals, office workers, and children. As well as protecting the eyes, the coating provides higher contrast and a more relaxed viewing experience.
