Blue light blocking glasses
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Some monitors have blue light reduction?
there' a thread somewhere but bought some yellow overglasses as a trial which knock out the blue frequencies that are problematic
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231119662266
they need to be yellow - the frequently advertised clear ones are just BS
No because it's sold on vague fear mongering and absolutely nothing is promised besides being a blue light filter and letting your assumptions do heavy lifting after priming you with implied but carefully not promised benefits.
Specsavers says they're not touching it with a barge pole: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/glasses-lenses/do-blue-light-glasses-work
Boots says their "Protect Plus Blue Lenses reduce exposure to harmful blue light by up to 20%" and they say they've checked with trading standards that they can't be sued about their promotional materials which is just what you want to hear: https://www.boots-uk.com/newsroom/features/boots-opticians-blue-light-response/
Vision Express will happily sell you blue light filtering lenses, telling you there "could" and "may" be some value and that people who are not opticians had good opinions. Conspicuously and legally absent is their own opinion: https://www.visionexpress.com/glasses/buyers-guide/blue-light-lenses
These are professional opticians who will get lenses made to fit your prescription exactly and they won't put their name behind stating a health benefit for stuffing a blue light filter in there.
At best they are offering you the opportunity to buy what you want to buy.
Specsavers says they're not touching it with a barge pole: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/glasses-lenses/do-blue-light-glasses-work
Boots says their "Protect Plus Blue Lenses reduce exposure to harmful blue light by up to 20%" and they say they've checked with trading standards that they can't be sued about their promotional materials which is just what you want to hear: https://www.boots-uk.com/newsroom/features/boots-opticians-blue-light-response/
Vision Express will happily sell you blue light filtering lenses, telling you there "could" and "may" be some value and that people who are not opticians had good opinions. Conspicuously and legally absent is their own opinion: https://www.visionexpress.com/glasses/buyers-guide/blue-light-lenses
These are professional opticians who will get lenses made to fit your prescription exactly and they won't put their name behind stating a health benefit for stuffing a blue light filter in there.
At best they are offering you the opportunity to buy what you want to buy.
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In which case most modern phones and tablets have a blue light reduction option built in?
My Galaxy S20 FE 5G:
My phone has a 'Night light' setting but i dont see any results with it.
What about apps that help regarding blue light etc?
I dont have a PC these days at the moment. Everything is done on my mobile. Looking to get a tablet again soon though, when i decide which one! Lol
What about apps that help regarding blue light etc?
I dont have a PC these days at the moment. Everything is done on my mobile. Looking to get a tablet again soon though, when i decide which one! Lol
I use (desktop) f.lux. There may be better/other software available out there, but I know from experience,
that if I don't use the blue light filter in the evening, I get headaches quite fast. For me, it's a must-have.
justgetflux.com
As for mobile, I guess I don't use my phone or laptop for long enough in one stint to become aware of any problem,
though, as suggested, the in-built filter seems to work fine.
I did also buy some blue light filter glasses, though I can't recall the make. I check out the details tomorrow (later today) if you wish?
The make is Cyxus.
that if I don't use the blue light filter in the evening, I get headaches quite fast. For me, it's a must-have.
f.lux
Software to warm up your computer display at night, to match your indoor lighting.
justgetflux.com
As for mobile, I guess I don't use my phone or laptop for long enough in one stint to become aware of any problem,
though, as suggested, the in-built filter seems to work fine.
I did also buy some blue light filter glasses, though I can't recall the make. I check out the details tomorrow (later today) if you wish?
The make is Cyxus.
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What phone are you using? Pixel calls it night light too and there's an intensity slider. Make sure the schedule is set up correctly or disabled if you want it on all the time.
He doesn't answer the questions asked.
Its a Motorola G9 play...
Go to Settings > Display > Night Light. Not sure what options are in there though.
I already have that chosen. I guess its not enough for my eyes. I will see how i get on with the app i downloaded....ta
What problem is it that you have with blue light?
I use my mobile for everything as i dont have a PC at present or a tablet...
I sometimes get headaches. I suffer with insomnia and eyes water a lot after being on mobile for hours at night.
You are correct. I dont know. I am going by what i read about these problems.
I have had my eyes checked a few times and all is ok with them. I use the correct strength reading glasses too.