No more blue!
With our growing reliance on digital devices in the workplace, coupled with the fact that recreational screen time is at an all-time high, it is more important than ever to understand and reduce the impact of blue light on our health and wellbeing.
FIND YOUR PAIRWhy use blue light glasses?
Blue light glasses, also known as computer glasses or screen glasses, are becoming increasingly popular among the digital generation. After all, we are spending more time using digital devices than ever before, both for work and for leisure.
In fact, it is estimated that we spend an average of 9 hours a day using laptops, smartphones, computers and tablets. During this time, our eyes are constantly working hard, without any kind of protection.
This is where blue light glasses come in.
Specifically designed with the digital generation in mind, the Barner blue light glasses collection effectively protects against excessive exposure to blue light, resulting in an overall increase in our wellbeing.
There is a perfect pair for all types of face shapes: here is our fit guide to help you find the best computer glasses for you!
FIND YOUR PAIRProven benefits of blue light glasses
Computer glasses minimize blue light exposure to protect your eyes and offer you a better quality of life, without sacrificing style. Barner blue light glasses are tailored for the everyday digital lifestyle. They offer a range of benefits, including:
Increased focus
Reduced glare and eye strain
Reduced CVS
Improved wellbeing
Better sleep cycles
How do Barner lenses block blue light?
All computer glasses in our collection come with specially coated lenses. This coating has been carefully developed to protect our eyes from the unwanted effects of prolonged exposure to blue-violet and LED light.
Our high-quality organic CR-39 lenses block 100% of blue light below 410 nm and 45% of blue light in the 410 nm–450 nm spectrum.
Barner lenses use two technologies: the first reflects blue light, while the second absorbs it. The effects are quickly noticeable: eyes feel more rested, more relaxed and more comfortable when using digital devices.
With the digital generation in mind, we have designed the clearest lenses with optimal protection, ideal for people who work with colours (such as graphic designers, video/photo editors or any other profession where seeing true colours is essential).
Our protection against artificial blue light creates the perfect balance between colour perception and blue light filtering.
Computer glasses for everyday life
In the modern technology-driven era, our daily experience is increasingly influenced by digital devices, both for work and for entertainment. And while technology has changed our lives for the better in so many ways, it has also created a negative impact on our health, sleep cycles and overall wellbeing.
That is why it is becoming increasingly important to recognise the effects of blue light on our health and to provide a solution.
Screen glasses, also known as computer glasses, are starting to play a fundamental role in modern life. Whether you are working, socialising or relaxing, blue light blocking technology can help you live a more productive, healthier life. They are designed for comfort, so they can be worn all day long, are made from sustainable materials and come in a variety of designs to best suit your face shape and individual style.
Shop blue light glassesWhat is blue light?
Blue light refers to a part of the light spectrum that can be seen by the human eye. At moderate levels, it is beneficial to us, but excessive exposure can cause a variety of health problems.
Blue-violet light is typically found in the 380–500 nm part of the light spectrum. It is naturally emitted by the sun and artificially emitted by digital screens. Research has shown that blue light between 415 nm and 455 nm of the light spectrum is the most harmful to our eyes.
Blue light surrounds us in our everyday lives. In fact, the reason we see the sky as blue is because of this type of light. When these short light waves from the sun collide with air molecules, it creates what our eyes interpret as an endlessly blue sky.
Blue light is also responsible for regulating our body's circadian rhythms: our sleep/wake cycles. Therefore, when we are overexposed to blue light, especially at night, our sleep routines can be seriously affected and symptoms of computer vision syndrome may appear.
Understanding HEV light
HEV, another technical term for blue light, stands for High-Energy Visible light. HEV is a short wavelength that produces the greatest amounts of energy. It can be found near the ultraviolet (UV) end of the spectrum.
One of the main effects of HEV light on vision is that it can cause eye strain and dry eyes after prolonged periods of exposure. This is due to the shorter wavelengths and higher energy of HEV, which can be the result of the flickering, rapidly changing glare that our digital devices emit, forcing our eyes to focus more.