TheraSpecs® Computer and Screen Sensitivity Glasses
Learn how TheraSpecs provide enhanced protection from computer, device, and TV screens by blocking a wide range of the harmful wavelengths of light.
Digital screens can negatively impact our eyes and brains in a number of ways, from causing acute irritation or pain to aggravating light-sensitive conditions like migraine and post-concussion syndrome. Eye strain, visual fatigue and pain, and blurry vision are just a handful of symptoms that can result from viewing screens, and it can even interfere with sleep.1
TheraSpecs® computer and screen glasses provide fast, effective relief by targeting the most harmful wavelengths to reduce the negative effects of screen use and provide more relief than other glasses marketed for screens. In fact, 94% of customers tell us that TheraSpecs are among the best or even better than anything else they’ve tried for screen use.2
Customers with and without an underlying health condition love wearing TheraSpecs when using their devices—whether they are being productive at work or enjoying some personal scroll time. Here are just a few who rave about their experiences:
What customers are saying
★★★★★
SYMPTOMS ARE GONE
"They’ve completely changed the way I feel at the computer, and I’ve had so much more energy and much less stress throughout the entire day. My symptoms are gone. I always have them on me, even when using my phone."
-Juliette, North Carolina, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
TRULY AMAZING
"I wanted to thank you for this great product, your glasses are amazing and they help me to get relief at my work, where I work all day in front a computer. They are truly amazing, you are a lifesaver!"
-David, Belgium, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
THEY HELP
"TheraSpecs make these tinted indoor glasses and they help if I have to be around fluorescent lights or in front of a computer too long. They may not get rid of a migraine but they can help delay it or make it less intense."
-Tara, Canada, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
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How do TheraSpecs Glasses Protect You from Screens?
Avoiding screens in modern life is impossible—even if you aren’t using a device or computer, screens are all around, from car displays to ads in grocery stores and even when checking in at the doctor’s office. Screens expose us to high levels of blue light and the consequences are all too familiar: eye strain, headaches and migraine attacks, photophobia, disrupted sleep, and general discomfort. In fact, researchers estimate that up to 90% of people have visual symptoms after prolonged screen time from computers.3
For those already grappling with health conditions exacerbated by light, like migraine, dry eye, or concussion, screens pose an even greater challenge. Research indicates that the wavelengths of light that screens emit in high amounts can cause pain and other symptoms, making the need for effective protection essential.4
As if that were not enough, many LCD and LED screens emit an invisible pulsing or flicker that our brains pick up even when our eyes cannot.5 That has been shown to aggravate a wide range of symptoms like headaches and light sensitivity, especially for those who are already sensitive.
With such a threat posed by our devices, a number of TheraSpecs lens options are available to help you manage sensitivity to screens:
TheraSpecs Flex for Screen-Triggered Discomfort
If you seek relief from screen-induced discomfort, even without a light-sensitive condition, TheraSpecs Flex is your ideal choice. Its barely-there tint provides relief in a subtle lens and blocks significantly more blue light compared to other glasses marketed for screen use. Shop Flex Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Pro™ for Maximum Screen Sensitivity Relief
If you experience strong sensitivity to screens or have a health condition linked to light sensitivity, turn to TheraSpecs FL-Pro for maximum relief from screens. This FL-41-tinted lens blocks the highest levels of the problematic light identified by research for the most comprehensive relief. Shop FL-Pro Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Blend™ for Screen Sensitivity in a More Subtle Lens
FL-Blend also uses FL-41 to target the wavelengths of light that research has found to cause the most pain and other symptoms when people with light sensitivity use screens. The tint is more subtle than FL-Pro to strike a nice balance of protection in a less noticeable lens. Shop FL-Blend Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs Contrast HEV™ for Increased Screen Contrast and General Eye Health
Enhance contrast for sharper vision and safeguard your overall eye health with TheraSpecs Contrast HEV. This option is designed to optimize visual acuity and protect against potential long-term effects of screen exposure. Shop Contrast HEV Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs Sleep to Protect from Screens for Improved Sleep
Prioritize your sleep with TheraSpecs Sleep by shielding your eyes from disruptive screen light, preventing interference with melatonin production and promoting a more restful night's sleep. Shop Sleep Lenses ➜
In addition to offering excellent protection from screens, these lens options also protect from fluorescent lights, LEDs and other artificial light sources.
Research shows that TheraSpecs:
Reduce headaches and eyestrain caused by screen exposure
Reduce migraine attacks by as much as 74 percent
Lessen other symptoms triggered by screens, including dizziness, blurry vision and more
Relieve painful light sensitivity and photophobia
Improve circadian rhythms and sleep
Increase contrast sensitivity and improve visual acuity
Shipped Worldwide, including the US, UK and Canada
TheraSpecs can be purchased quickly, easily, and securely through our online store. Whether you live in the US, UK, Australia, Canada or just about anywhere else in the world, we are able to get our computer and screen glasses right to your door. We even have a free shipping option for all US orders. In-stock pairs ship the same or next business day; custom orders take approximately three weeks.
Custom frames and glasses with prescription
We know how important it is to also be able to see your computer or device screen clearly, so we offer fitover styles like Original WearOver and Tatum WearOver for people who already wear prescription glasses. TheraSpecs lenses can be made with your prescription too—either in a standard frame or one you already own. If you need readers, they can also be made with our therapeutic lenses.
Money-Back Guarantee
We're excited for you to try TheraSpecs and get back to using your screens and devices without pain or other symptoms getting in the way! If you don't absolutely love the relief of your TheraSpecs, we're here to help. You can reach out to us at any time with questions or if you need additional support in order to get the most out of your experience with our glasses.
We also encourage you to take full advantage of our return and exchange policy. If you want to try another frame or a different lens option, just reach out to our team within 60 days. We also accept returns for non-custom TheraSpecs as well.
Try TheraSpecs and help yourself or a loved one use screens without irritation or pain!
References:
1Sheppard AL, Wolffsohn JS Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration BMJ Open Ophthalmology 2018;3:e000146.
2Bullock G. Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Causing More Screen-Related Headaches and Migraine Attacks? TheraSpecs Company, 6 May 2020.
3Rosenfield M. Computer vision syndrome: a review of ocular causes and potential treatments. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2011 Sep;31(5):502-15. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-1313.2011.00834.x. Epub 2011 Apr 12.
4M. Tatsumoto, T. Eda, T. Ishikawa, M. Ayama, K. Hirata “Light of Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cell (ipRGC) Causing Migraine Headache Exacerbation.” IHC symposium OR3. 2013 June
5Wilkins, A. The Scientific Reason You Don't Like LED Bulbs—and the Simple Way to Fix Them. Scientific American. Accessed November 29, 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-scientific-reason-you-dont-like-led-bulbs-mdash-and-the-simple-way-to-fix-them/
Additional references:
Good PA, Taylor RH, Mortimer MJ. “The use of tinted glasses in childhood migraine.” Headache. 1991 Sep;31(8):533-6
Blackburn MK, Lamb RD, Digre KB, Smith AG, Warner JE, McClane RW, Nandedkar SD, Langeberg WJ, Holubkov R, Katz BJ. “FL-41 tint improves blink frequency, light sensitivity, and functional limitations in patients with benign essential blepharospasm.” Ophthalmology. 2009 May;116(5):997-1001.
Pérez-Carrasco MJ, Puell MC, Sánchez-Ramos C, López-Castro A, Langa A. Effect of a yellow filter on contrast sensitivity and disability glare after laser in situ keratomileusis under mesopic and photopic conditions. J Refract Surg. 2005;21(2):158-165. doi:10.3928/1081-597X-20050301-11
Bullock G. Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Fluorescent Lights? 8 Mar 2021. Retrieved from: https://www.theraspecs.com/blog/do-blue-light-glasses-help-with-fluorescent-lights/
