Why you should consider wearing blue light glasses (even if you don't need a prescription)

Let's face it - we're all glued to our screens.

The average person now spends more time looking at digital devices than they do resting, eating, or having actual face-to-face conversations combined. (Depressing, isn't it?)

But if you don't need prescription glasses, you might be thinking: "Blue light glasses? Aren't those just for tech nerds and gamers?" Absolutely not, and here's why you might want to reconsider.

 

Your eyes weren't designed for digital life

Think about it: human eyes evolved over millions of years to spot predators, find food, and eventually swipe right. What they didn't evolve for was staring at screens pumping out artificial blue light for 10+ hours a day. 

Blue light (that's the 400-450 nm range for you science types) is the troublemaker here. It's linked to:

• Eye strain that feels like you've been peeling onions while staring at the sun
• Headaches that make you question your life choices
• Sleep disruption that has you scrolling through Reddit at 3 am

And the kicker? You don't need dodgy eyesight to suffer from any of these. Your 20/20 vision won't save you from digital eye strain.

 

Blue light glasses that don't scream "I work in IT"

At Obsidian Eyewear, we created blue light glasses for people who would rather poke themselves in the eye than wear something that looks like protective gear from a nuclear power plant.

 

Our glasses:

Actually filter the bad stuff: Target harmful blue-violet light (400-450 nm) while letting beneficial blue-turquoise light pass through

Look proper smart: Crafted from premium Italian acetate

Won't distort colours: No orange tint making everything look like a bad Instagram filter from 2010

Feel lighter than a feather: So comfortable you'll forget they're there (until someone compliments you on them)

 

Better sleep without binning your phone

Here's a fun fact: That late-night Instagram scroll is sabotaging your sleep by confusing your brain into thinking it's still midday.

Blue light suppresses melatonin (your sleep hormone), which is why you find yourself wide awake at midnight despite being knackered. Our glasses filter the specific wavelengths that cause this disruption, helping to reduce the impact on your sleep cycle.

 

The confidence factor

Let's be honest - most people avoid blue light glasses because they don't want to look like they're about to split an atom.

We've designed ours to be so cool that people will assume you're wearing them as a fashion choice rather than for eye protection. It's like stealth health - you're protecting your eyes, and no one even realises you're doing it. 

Even if you've been blessed with the eyesight of an eagle, blue light glasses are worth considering if:

• You spend more than 2 hours daily on digital devices (so literally everyone then)
• You've ever experienced headaches or fatigue after screen time
• You struggle to fall asleep after evening screen use
• You care about your long-term eye health
• You fancy looking a bit distinguished (we won't tell anyone that's your real reason)

At Obsidian Eyewear, we're on a mission to protect eyes without making people look like they're about to perform laser surgery. Our glasses blend seamlessly into your life and style - no explanation needed, no compromises made. 

Ready to give your eyes the protection they deserve? Check out our collection and join the growing number of people who are protecting their eyes without sacrificing their style.

Your eyes will thank you. Your future self will thank you. And that's a win-win in our book.