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You've seen everyone on Instagram wearing 'computer glasses' - but what do they do? We ask the expert

We live in a world prospering from buzzwords.Amid the influx of cleverly devised marketing speak, with influencers selling #sponcon in our feeds; every now and then a worthwhile product comes along, which seems to live up to its promise.Enter the Instagram-influenced trend of 'computer glassses' - like Kim Kardashian’s waist trainer and skinny tea before it, suspicious were raised about its effectiveness. Pictures of beautiful bloggers wearing oversized frames began flooding our feeds with this new xxxx which promises to ease the strain placed on your eye from staring at a computer screen all day, all while wearing a pair of hipster spectacles.Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain are two of the leading causes of disruptions in your eyesight...

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3 Reasons to Wear Computer Glasses

Between your computer, your tablet, and your smartphone, these days you’re probably spending more and more time staring at screens. You’ve seen those special computer glasses, but you can’t help but wonder: Do they really make any difference? Are they worth a second look?According to the Vision Council, more than two thirds of us suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The cause is too much time in front of digital screens, and the symptoms include dry or red eyes, blurred vision, eye twitches, fatigue, headaches, and even back and neck pain.Taking frequent breaks can help alleviate CVS. But experts agree: A pair of computer glasses is a wise investment that can greatly enhance the quality of your screen time. Here’s...

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Blue Blocking Glasses May Help Treat Bipolar Disorder, Promote Sleep

If you have bipolar disorder, depression or trouble sleeping, it may help to wear amber-tinted glasses at night, new research suggests. These orange shades block blue light, which the body uses to adjust the biological clock to control sleeping and many other functions. Blue light is a major component of sunlight, and exposure to it in the morning signals that it’s time to wake up and also helps reset the body’s clock, which is why morning sun is so important for adjusting to jet lag. Likewise, darkness following sundown serves as a cue to sleep. This worked well for our ancestors whose primary source of light was the sun. But many modern-day electronic devices like phones, computers and televisions also...

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