Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Just as the title says. Wondering of there is something special about lenses sold specifically as blue light blockers, or if any red or orange tinted lenses will do. Already have f.lux on the computer, but I get off work late in Tokyo and the walk/train ride home exposes my eyes to a ton of bright blue light.

I use red bulbs at home, and feel it really simulates sunset lighting and makes me sleepy fast!

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lil' Richard frm tx fan · Answer 1 · 2012-06-18 00:24:23Z UTC

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I've used these with good success, although I haven't tried the more expensive ones that are specifically designed for the purpose as a comparision. Many of the reviews for them are regarding blue light blocking however and you can't beat the price. They are not the most comfortable to wear but I can watch a movie or work on the laptop for a while and they are just fine.

Uvex S1933X Skyper Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, SCT-Orange UV Extreme Anti-Fog Lens

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I guess I'd feel rather conspicuous wearing them on a train or on the street though. In that case I'd probably go with some amber-lens aviators like driving glasses or something. – lil' Richard frm tx fan Jun 18 at 0:27

Agreed on both counts: I have these and they work great and are super cheap, but you definitely don't want to be wearing them out and about. – Ingenol Jun 18 at 0:30

Why not? You might start a fashion trend! – Dragonfly Jun 18 at 1:00

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Yeah, I'm afraid that won't do with my suit in Tokyo. I'd never meet a girl again! I was going to get some cool frames like Gatorz bc you can get any color lenses you want. Otherwise some aviators. My main concern is do they actually BLOCK cool temperature blue light, or just enable you to look upon the world thru rose colored glasses, pun intended. – animaleater Jun 18 at 4:08

Yellow or amber lenses will only block some of the blue light as I understand it but if indoors that may be all you can do while still being able to see clearly. If you know it will be very bright then copper lenses are recommended. – lil' Richard frm tx fan Jun 18 at 10:13

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raydawg · Answer 2 · 2012-06-18 14:27:37Z UTC

While not the same of orange and quite expensive Gunnar makes several kinds of glasses of that color and in much nicer frames. They do magnify a little bit so that might be an issue. I think it's +0.25 diopter or something like that.

Nemesis · Answer 3 · 2012-06-18 16:29:52Z UTC

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Yes, there's a reason that the orange-amber tint color has been trademarked as "BluBlockers". Any optical store should be able to put some tinted lenses in a regular frame so you can wear them around without looking like a dork ;)

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George Cooke · Answer 4 · 2013-04-20 21:14:49Z UTC

You can buy clear glasses for indoors that block the short UV rays which can damage eyes. They are specially made and you can ask for them at an opticians. They are recommended for people with macular degeneration and other eye problems, as well.

Will plain red or orange lenses block blue light for sleep?

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