Did you know that the average American spends an average of 7 hours to 8.5 hours of screen time on their phone or the computer? This is a large number of hours to be exposed to blue light that is emitted from these screens. This blue light can negatively affect your vision and even your physical health. It's important to minimize the effect of blue light by taking steps to reduce it. One of the best ways to minimize the effect of blue light is to use blue light blocking lenses. At Vista Eye Care in Las Cruces, NM, we offer blue light blocking lenses so you won't have to suffer from the effects of blue light emitted from your computer.

What Are Blue Light Blocking Lenses?

Blue light blocking lenses are lenses that filter out blue light from your field of vision. Blue light is a natural part of light's wavelength. Blue light is at one end of the spectrum, closest to ultraviolet light, which is hazardous to your health. It carries the shortest wavelength and the most energy, while red (on the opposite side of the spectrum) carries the longest wavelength and the least amount of energy.

Benefits of Blue Light Blocking Lenses

There are many benefits to using these types of lenses, including:

• Minimizing the effects of computer vision syndrome, which is a vision problem that occurs due to looking at screens on your phone or a computer for a long period. Because computer screens emit blue light, it can negatively impact your vision.
• Improve your sleep, since studies show that blue light can disrupt your circadian rhythm and lead to insomnia.
• Protect children's vision and prevent computer vision syndrome in them as well. 

Our optometrist will conduct an eye exam to determine if eyeglasses are right for you, and then recommend using blue light blocking lenses to help improve your vision even more.

Blue Light Blocking Lenses in Las Cruces, NM

At Vista Eye Care in Las Cruces, NM, we provide ourselves on offering a wide range of treatments for your vision disorders and ways to improve your vision, including blue light blocking lenses! Call us today at (575) 521-1050 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.