Monday, November 10, 2014

Blue Blocking Lenses for Healthier Eyes


We have all grown up knowing the importance of sun protection for both our eyes and our skin and many of us take action with both sun screen, sunglasses, hats etc., but we are now in a new age where much of our time is spent under compact fluorescent light bulbs, either in front of a computer an I-Pad (or other tablet) or a Smartphone.







Besides the amount of eyestrain these devices place on our eyes and our visual system, lots of new research is showing that these devices also give off a form of blue light radiation that appears harmful to our eyes and may increase our risk of Cataracts and Macular degeneration in addition to exacerbating dry eyes.



SELECTIVELY FILTERS HARMFUL LIGHT
Blue-violet light is present everywhere
•OUTDOORS: Blue-Violet light is emitted all year round in any weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc). This is even true when the light comes through windows in your home, office or car.
•INDOORS: Blue-Violet light is also present throughout the day and night. It is emitted from computers, tablets, most smartphones and compact fluorescent light bulbs.



There are now new lens coating technologies available for glasses that can help protect our eyes, in addition to minimizing eyestrain and maximizing visual comfort.

Please contact me Dr. Kevin Rosin for further information and for examination to find out what lens and eye care options are best for you.

Tel: 212-355-5145

Dr. Kevin Rosin
together with Dr.'s Barry Farkas, Jordan Kassalow, Susan Resnick and Regina Zyszowski

30 East 60th St.
New York, NY 10025