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‘Our findings do not support the prescription of blue-light filtering lenses to general population’

Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to a Cochrane review of 17 randomised controlled trials of the best available evidence so far. Nor did the review find any evidence that blue-light filtering lenses protect against damage to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, as included studies did not evaluate this outcome.

Do blue-light blocking glasses help prevent eye strain? A new review finds that the popular lenses don't help with eye strain, alertness or sleep.

Claims tinted lenses reduce eye strain, protect the retina and help with sleep not backed up by research studies

‘Our findings do not support the prescription of blue-light filtering lenses to general population’

Heavy screen users often buy blue light-filtering eyeglasses to protect their eyes -- but they may be wasting their money, a new study suggests.

A new study assessed the effects of blue-light filtering lenses for improving visual performance, providing eye health protection, and improving sleep quality.

Spectacles that are marketed to filter out blue light probably make no difference to eye strain caused by computer use or to sleep quality, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin.Blue-light filtering lenses, also known as ...

The research did not find any evidence that blue-light filtering lenses protect against damage to the retina.

Glasses that claim to shield your eyes from screens' blue light and supposedly help you get better shut-eye may not provide much benefit at all — other than elevating your accessories.