Yellow Tinted Computer Glasses

[kaledarkwind]

What is everyone's opinion on Yellow lenses for computer glasses? Worth it or a Gimmick?

-Dan

[newguyaroundhere]

I do not think it as a gimmick. Lens tints have multiple purposes to match varying situations and activities. Yellow and Amber tints do have an effect on Blue light emitted from computer screens, tablets, etc.

[rbaker]

Back in the day we used a ton of Kalichrome, Hazemaster, Novial, and Super Protex lenses. As these lenses emphasized transmission in the sodium D range they were use on dark foggy days to brighten the background. They were favored by hunters and target shooters and for night driving. Today, if you visit the rifle range at Quantico or Parris Island at the crack of dawn you will see hundreds of pairs in use. They were also cosmetic favorites among the pot smoking Hippies particularly in 68 eye metal octagon frames. Far out, man!

I cant vouch for their efficacy at the computer.

[Chris Ryser]

Anything that absorbs blue light will work better the reflecting it by the new AR coatings, because what is absorbed is gone, while reflection is only a partial solution.

[Dr. Bill Stacy]

I've been reviewing some of the science on this subject, and yes, I think it's been pretty well established that certain blue wavelengths can harm the macular cells which may lead to early macular degeneration, which is not reversible. So after 40 years of practice, this optometric ship is slowly turning toward recommending some level of blue protection for anyone who uses a digital video device within 15 inches of their eyes for more than 10 minutes a day. I'm working on a lens that will help AND be cosmetically acceptable, but for those who don't mind crazy looking lenses, the heavy yellow tints like the Blue Tech are available for a reasonably high level of protection. At this time I recommend putting a normal anti-reflection coating on them, but nothing that reflects blue from the backside (no additional UV protection is needed for these lenses).

[Dr. Bill Stacy]

And I'm also recommending eating at least one whole egg per week. I'm also convinced that zeaxanthin is needed in our diet for macular health, and egg yolks are the highest source for this micronutrient. For vegans, load up on the paprika and/or the yellow corn. Forget the vitamins that add it. They have a miniscule amount that is not worth the money.