The Aesthetics Advisor

Is your digital eyestrain destined to persist? Those stylish blue-light-blocking glasses flooding your social media feeds promise relief from tired eyes and sleepless nights. But it may be more of a fad than a fix, according to a growing body of research. While whether the specialty lenses make any difference at all is up for discussion, several methods are proven to interrupt the constant focus and help reduce fatigue. Claims Around Benefits of Blue-Light Filters Debunked Blue-light-filtering lenses have surged in popularity as a solution to eyestrain and sleep disruption from excessive screen time. Though many devices now offer “night mode” to limit blue-light exposure, new research suggests there’s no evidence that this is necessary. A review  of 17 randomized trials by the University of Melbourne found little evidence that blue-light-blocking lenses provide short-term benefits for computer-related eyestrain over regular lenses. The trials ranged from just five to 156 participan...