FAQ's

Blue light is a high-energy, short-wavelength light on the visible light spectrum (380-500 nm). While it's naturally present in sunlight, we're now exposed to unprecedented amounts through digital screens, LED lighting, and other modern technologies.

Not all blue light is equal though. The blue-violet portion (400-450 nm) is considered potentially harmful with prolonged exposure, it can contribute to digital eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, and possibly long-term retinal concerns.

The blue-turquoise range (450-495 nm) actually plays beneficial roles in regulating mood, attention, and your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.

Our glasses filter the harmful blue-violet light while allowing beneficial blue-turquoise wavelengths to pass through. This selective approach protects your eyes without disrupting natural biological functions or dramatically altering colour perception.

Unlike sunlight's balanced spectrum, digital devices emit disproportionately high amounts of blue light – which is why protection matters, especially during extended screen time.

Let's be real - not all blue light glasses actually work. The market is flooded with options that look the part but offer minimal protection. Effective blue light glasses (like ours) genuinely filter out harmful blue-violet light (400-450 nm) from your screens.

The difference matters. With proper protection, you'll experience fewer headaches, less eye strain, and better sleep after those late-night scrolling sessions. Your eyes aren't just more comfortable today - they're better protected for the long run.

Think of effective blue light glasses as sunscreen for your digital life - they don't change your routine, but they silently protect what matters.

Blue light blocking glasses use heavy yellow/orange tints to block almost all blue light wavelengths. While effective, they significantly distort colours, giving everything an orange cast.

Blue light filtering glasses (like ours) selectively filter harmful blue-violet wavelengths (400-450 nm) while allowing beneficial blue-turquoise light (450-495 nm) to pass through.

We've chosen the filtering approach because protection only works if you actually wear your glasses. Most people won't wear heavily tinted blockers in public or professional settings due to the colour distortion and self-consciousness they create.

Additionally, 100% blue blockers can actually disrupt natural sleep cycles by blocking even beneficial blue light. Good blue-turquoise light (450-495 nm) plays a key role in regulating your circadian rhythm. Blocking all blue light throughout the day can lead to daytime sleepiness and irregular sleep patterns.

Our lenses strike the perfect balance by filtering harmful blue light with minimal tint, ensuring you'll actually wear them consistently while maintaining your natural biological rhythms.

The truth? Most don't. But proper blue light glasses absolutely can.

Effective protection means actually filtering the harmful blue-violet wavelengths (400-450 nm) that digital screens emit. Our lenses filter over 50% of this light while letting beneficial blue-turquoise light through.

This scientific approach delivers real benefits: reduced eye strain, fewer headaches, and better sleep after screen time. You'll notice the difference in comfort, while our premium anti-reflective coating ensures clarity without colour distortion.

For optimal benefits, wear your Obsidian glasses whenever you're using digital screens—whether that's working on your laptop, scrolling, or binge-watching your favourite shows.

Most crucial times:

During extended work sessions at your computer

Evening hours before bed (when blue light most affects sleep)

In harsh fluorescent lighting environments

When experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain

The minimal tint means you can comfortably wear them all day without social awkwardness or colour distortion. For sleep improvement specifically, wear them at least 2 hours before bedtime.

Remember: consistency is key to protection. Make them part of your daily routine for best results.

Yes, our glasses can significantly improve your sleep quality. They filter over 50% of the harmful blue-violet light (400-450 nm) that most strongly impacts melatonin production and sleep cycles.

While 100% blue blockers with heavy orange tints block more light, they're often left unused because they're impractical and visually distracting. Our approach strikes the right balance—effective protection with minimal tint, making them comfortable enough to wear consistently during evening screen time.

For best results, wear them 2-3 hours before bedtime. Remember, the glasses you'll actually wear every night will always outperform stronger blockers that remain in the drawer.

Digital eye strain is a common cause of headaches during extended screen use. Our glasses tackle this problem directly by filtering harmful blue-violet light while reducing glare through our premium anti-reflective coating.

While individual results can vary, the science makes sense: reducing the eye strain that triggers these headaches addresses the root cause rather than just treating symptoms.

For best results, wear your Obsidian glasses throughout your workday rather than waiting until a headache begins. Many users notice improvement within the first few days of consistent wear.

If you're specifically purchasing for headache relief, we recommend wearing them for all screen time and giving them at least a week of consistent use to experience the full benefits.

Built-in device filters (like Night Shift or Night Mode) are helpful, but they're typically not comprehensive enough on their own. Here's why Obsidian glasses offer superior protection:

Device filters have significant limitations:

They typically reduce blue light by only 10-20%.

They noticeably alter screen colours, making them impractical for colour-sensitive work

They only protect from one device at a time, leaving you exposed to other screens and ambient lighting

Most people disable them during the day due to the colour distortion

Our glasses provide consistent protection across all your devices and environments without compromising colour accuracy.

They're particularly valuable if you:

Use multiple screens throughout your day.

Work in environments with LED or fluorescent lighting.

Need accurate colour representation for your work.

Use devices where you can't control the settings.

For optimal protection, we recommend using both: your device's built-in filter in the evening (when colour accuracy is less critical) alongside your Obsidian glasses for comprehensive, consistent protection.