The Benefits of Computer Glasses

Many of us spend a good portion of our time on the computer—whether it’s at work, or surfing the web for a few hours several times a week. The more time we spend on the computer, the bigger the chance we have of suffering from Computer Vison Syndrome (CVS), which includes symptoms like eye strain and blurring vision.

It’s difficult for our eyes to constantly focus and refocus on the computer screen, on our keyboards, on documents, and more. It’s also hard on our eyes to constantly be exposed to blue light—light emitted from our computer screens, which suppresses melatonin and can make it difficult to sleep if exposed at night.

A good option for those who spend a lot of time on the computer is to invest in computer glasses, which help your eyes focus on the screen and can dramatically reduce eyestrain. Because it is difficult for our eyes to focus on the computer screen at times, we compensate by moving in closer to the screen, tipping our heads back, and straining our eyes. This can result in headaches, further blurred vision, and pain in the neck, shoulders, and back.

Computer glasses are “high tech computer eyewear designed to protect, enhance and optimize your vision, “ according to the major technology eyewear company Gunnar. Using a yellow-tinted lens, computer glasses help filter out harsh blue light and UV rays, improving contrast and making it easier overall for our eyes to focus on the screen.

There are an array of lens designs, coatings, and tints available for computer glasses. For those that already wear glasses, occupational bifocal and trifocal lenses can be customized to support your computer usage.

There are several options for purchasing computer eyewear. Over the counter, non-prescription glasses are available for varying prices, though it is highly recommended to meet with an actual eye care professional to get all the benefits of computer glasses.