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Eyecare's Blue Light Lens: protects your eyes from blue light

31 August 2021, MVT 11:13
A person wears Eye Care's blue light lens glasses -- Photo: Ahmed Awshan Ilyas/ Mihaaru
31 August 2021, MVT 11:13

The amount of time people spend in front of their screens have increased along with advances in technological developments. In both home and work environments, people that uses phones, televisions, laptops, tablets, and other devices have increased. To combat the damage prolonged exposure to screens can have on one' eyes, Eye Care Maldives has introduced a special lens to the Maldives.

The "Blue "Light" lens by Eye Care will specifically combat and protect your eyes from the damage caused by blue light. This is the the type of light that is most visible to human eyes. It helps to "activate" one's mind during daytime. However, constant exposure to screens have resulted in this type of light being visible during night times as well.

Ophthalmologists have been warning over exposure to blue lights may increase the chance of damaging your eyes. Negative impacts include fatigue, decrease in production of the chemicals required for eyesight, in addition to difficulties with sleeping.

A pair of glasses with blue light lens in Eye Care: the coating on the lens reflects the blue light -- Photo: Ahmed Awshan Ilyas/ Mihaaru

A lot of people do not have the ability to distant themselves from screens anymore. For such cases, the best way forward is blue light lens. The coating on such lenses will reflect the blue light back.

This is not a lens specially made for people with impaired eyesight. Blue light lenses will provide ease to people with increased screentime as well. As this is not a prescription glasses, a consultation will not be required to get a blue light lens glasses.

These glasses are suitable for people of all ages. These glasses are now available in Eyecare Opticals. Their designs can also be browsed online as well.

Their outlets will show a wider range of the products than what is visible, the Company said.

Eye Care Maldives is a company that have garnered the trust of Maldivians. In addition to prescription glasses, contact lens and ophthalmologist consultations are also available from Eye Care.

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