FAQ

What is blue light?

Sunlight is made up of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet light. When combined, it becomes the white light we see. Each of these has a different energy and wavelength. Rays on the red end have longer wavelengths and less energy. On the other end, blue rays have shorter wavelengths and more energy. Light that looks white can have a large blue component, which can expose the eye to a higher amount of wavelength from the blue end of the spectrum.

The largest source of blue light is sunlight. In addition, there are many other sources:

  • Fluorescent light
  • CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs
  • LED light
  • Flat screen LED televisions
  • Computer monitors, smart phones, and tablet screens

Blue light exposure you receive from screens is small compared to the amount of exposure from the sun. And yet, there is concern over the long-term effects of screen exposure because of the close proximity of the screens and the length of time spent looking at them. 

How does blue light affect my health?

Deep, restful sleep is essential for allowing your mind and body to heal, recuperate, and recover from the stress and exhaustion of the day.

Blue light impacts photoreceptor cells in your eyes and suppresses the natural production of the sleep hormone melatonin, which throws off your body’s internal clock, disrupting your ability to sleep deeply and restfully. Blue light also emits a unique glare that impacts your retina causing eye strain, headaches, and physical and mental fatigue.

Blue light may contribute to and/or be linked to many chronic health conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Eye strain
  • Headaches
  • Short-term memory loss
  • Problems sleeping, due to melatonin suppression
  • Stress and anxiety, due to cortisol suppression
  • Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder or depression
  • Endocrine disruption and a poor immune system
  • Female hormonal/menstrual cycle disruption
  • Weight issues
  • Agoraphobia (anxiety disorder)

Does wearing blue light blocking glasses at night really improve sleep?

In a 2009 study, researchers investigated whether wearing blue light blocking glasses three hours before sleep would help insomniacs who had difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep to improve their sleep. They compared amber glasses that completely blocked wavelengths < 525 nm and around 50% at 550 nm with clear glasses that only blocked UV light. Participants completed sleep diaries for one week before wearing the glasses and for two weeks while they were wearing the glasses. The group wearing the blue-blockers experienced significantly improved sleep and mood.

In a 2017 study, researchers had insomniacs wear either amber-colored glasses that filter about 65% of blue light or clear glasses for two hours before bedtime. In this study, all participants had to undergo both conditions. In a questionnaire preceding the experiment, participants reported unrefreshing sleep, difficulty staying asleep, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent awakenings. While glasses were off during sleep, the participants were instructed to put them on before using any light or electronic device at night. Total sleep time and sleep quality were significantly improved when participants wore amber glasses. 

How do I use blue light blocking glasses during the day?

WildRx day Lenses are for anyone who spends time indoors in artificial light during the day, especially students, employees, office workers, hospital workers, video gamers, and anyone who works on a computer screen or uses screen devices. Our day lenses reduce the most damaging blue light emission from LED lighting, fluorescent lighting, and screen devices, by approximately 42%. This reduction balances out the color spectrum found in artificial lighting, rendering it far less harmful, protecting your eyesight and light-driven hormones, such as cortisol and melatonin, from damage.

How do I use blue light blocking glasses at night?

When the sun sets, put on your blue-blocking night glasses. For best results wear them consistently from sunset until sleep. If you get up at night and use light, be sure to wear your glasses or change the lighting in your house to utilize only natural light during the day, and red incandescent bulbs at night. Even brief exposure to artificial can disrupt our internal clock. If you wake before sunrise, be sure to wear your night glasses until sunrise.

What is your return policy?

We offer a 30 day, free return or exchange policy for our eyewear. If you aren't totally satisfied with your purchase, we'll get you setup with a full refund or exchange. To arrange a return or exchange, contact us at WildRx@eyewearsupport.com. 

Note: Refunds must be credited to the original payment method.