THE BLUES
Adlens®, the global leader in adjustable
focus eyewear, has announced a second
version of Adlens Interface™, the optical solution that protects eyes from 80
per cent of the most harmful artificial
blue light1 emitted by digital screens.
Artificial blue light is a leading cause
of digital eye strain, a physical discomfort that can be felt after prolonged
exposure to digital screens. Due to the
temporary nature of its symptoms,
which include dry eyes, blurred vision,
eye fatigue, and headaches, many
people do not immediately recognise
digital eye strain as a serious issue.
However, if left unaddressed it may
cause permanent cellular damage to
the eye’s retina and lower the production of melatonin, the hormone that
regulates sleep, causing disruption
to the circadian rhythm.
ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect offers
protection from the harmful blue light
from LED lights, digital devices, TV
screens, and computers.
“BlueProtect offers protection from
harmful blue light, while at the same
time allowing the good blue light to pass
through. This regulates the circadian
rhythm of our bodies,” said Alex Dreu,
Direct Sales Support at Zeiss Vision
Canada. “Harmful blue light can
increase the risk for macular degeneration and disrupt sleep.
Patients that use digital devices or
computers do so for several hours a
With eyes ill-equipped to look at digital
screens for the amount of time habitual
users’ demand, Adlens Interface is a
protective optical solution. The tinted
lenses filter out 80 per cent of the most
harmful blue light, easing the temporary
symptoms of digital eye strain and reducing the chances of long-term damage
to the eye.
The new variation has an adjustable
dioptre range of 0 to 2.75 to allow even
easier focus on computers and handheld devices, reducing the strain put
on muscles in the eye when focusing
on screens for extended periods of time.
“We were thrilled with the reaction to
Adlens Interface, with patient testimonials commenting on the noticeable
reduction of digital eye strain symptoms
and improved screen clarity,” said Dr
day, therefore exposing their eyes to
the risk of blue light.” Viewing digital
devices at night can disrupt the brain’s
production of melatonin, causing sleep
disturbances and a dysfunction of the
natural circadian rhythm.
Research warns that retinal damage
caused by blue light may lead to macular
degeneration. Evidence suggests that
long-term exposure to blue light may
contribute to photochemical damage
of the retina (known as “blue light
hazard”).
ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect blocks
blue light below 440nm. This range is
Karen Fitchett, Director of Product
Management at Adlens.
“User focussed technologies, including
computers, smartphones, and tablets,
have placed new demands on our eyes
to remain focused for prolonged periods
of time. We decided to introduce a second design to simplify focusing on the
distances required by digital devices
to help reduce the strain and discomfort
that eye muscles experience.
“Protective eyewear is a growing market.
However the price, level of protection
from blue light offered, and adjustability
make Adlens Interface a unique product
that will put it in a strong and attractive
position among competitors.”
Adlens Interface with the 0 to 2.75
dioptre range will be available from
November 2015.
of particular concern to eye care professionals. Reducing the eye’s exposure
to this type of blue light helps prevent
retinal cell damage and phototoxicity.
“This technology should be offered to
every patient using digital devices or
spending long hours at the computer,”
she said. “We are exposed to harmful
blue light every day, and it’s critical
we protect against it. It is essential to
educate the patient, but also demonstrate the cosmetics of this technology
to make sure the patients are happy
when they pick up their glasses.”
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