Learn how TheraSpecs lenses help manage light sensitivity and glare from fluorescent lighting, screens, sunlight, and other sources that can be difficult to tolerate.
Finally, glasses that fight back against harsh light. For people who struggle with light sensitivity, glare, or difficulty adjusting between bright and dim environments, everyday environments can feel like an obstacle course — fluorescent-lit offices, glaring screens, car headlights, and bright outdoor sunlight included. TheraSpecs precision-tinted lenses filter the wavelengths most likely to cause discomfort, so you can better manage your exposure wherever you are.
Thousands of people have made TheraSpecs part of how they take on harsh light every day — and they have a lot to say about it. See what our customers are sharing.
What Our Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
VERY HAPPY
"I am very happy with the product, both from functional and aesthetic point of view. It makes my life much easier. I have glaucoma in the right eye due to an accident and the light of any kind is bothering me."
-Ana, Netherlands, wearing FL-Pro (standard) lenses
★★★★★
10 OUT OF 10
"10 out of 10. I got them for my Dad in Ireland. As he has glaucoma and these glasses have definitely helped him with the lights. A big thank you. He loves them."
-Jason and his father, New York, wearing FL-Pro (standard) lenses
★★★★★
CAN SEE BETTER
"I’ve worn my TheraSpecs daily since I received them. I no longer worry about light sensitivity causing me increased pain whether I am indoors or outdoors. And I can see better when I use my computer, phone, driving, and shopping in stores."
-Toni, Texas, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
Light sensitivity is a common experience for people with glaucoma, affecting up to 50% of patients. Because glaucoma affects the optic nerve — which plays a central role in how the brain processes light — even ordinary environments can feel genuinely hard to be in.1,2
Glare is one of the most significant ways light shows up as a problem, making activities like driving at night or spending time outside a real challenge. Many people also find that their eyes struggle to adjust when moving between dark and bright environments, and that blue light from screens and artificial sources adds another layer of discomfort.3,4
Migraine is also more common among people with glaucoma than the general population (impacting one in five patients), and when it occurs, it brings its own heightened sensitivity to light — compounding an already difficult relationship with bright environments.5
Finding ways to better manage light can make a meaningful difference in how people with glaucoma feel day to day.
TheraSpecs For Managing All Types of Harsh Light
TheraSpecs lenses are precision-tinted to filter the specific wavelengths of light that are hardest on sensitive eyes — indoors and out. Choose from our various lens options and strengths to help you manage the problematic light you encounter.
Every TheraSpecs lens also includes 100% UVA/UVB protection and anti-reflective coatings to further reduce glare.
TheraSpecs FL-Pro™ filters irritating wavelengths from fluorescent lights, LEDs, and digital screens — making it the strongest option for managing artificial light sensitivity indoors. Available in three strengths. Shop FL-Pro Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Blend™ offers the same core protection against artificial light as FL-Pro, with a softer tint that allows for more natural color perception throughout the day. Available in two strengths. Shop FL-Blend Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Sun™ brings the filtering power of FL-41 to a dark, polarized lens built for outdoor use — tackling bright sunlight and glare head-on. Available in two strengths. Shop FL-Sun Lenses ➜
*By cutting down on your exposure to irritating artificial light, TheraSpecs FL-41 lenses (FL-Pro, FL-Blend, and FL-Sun) may also help people to live well with migraine, as part of an overall light management strategy.
TheraSpecs Flex takes the edge off harsh light with our most subtle tints — comfortable for screen use, everyday indoor wear, and night driving protection in low-light conditions.* Available in two options. Shop Flex Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs Offers Lenses That:
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Target the wavelengths from screens, fluorescents, and bright sunlight that cause the most discomfort
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Come in subtle options light enough for night driving comfort (Flex)
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Include 100% UVA/UVB protection and anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare
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Are available in multiple strengths and with prescription or reader correction to match your exact needs
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 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 Prescription Glasses
For customers with existing prescription eyewear, we have fitover styles like Original WearOver and Tatum WearOver. TheraSpecs lenses can be made with your prescription too—either in a standard frame or one you already own. Readers, clip-ons, and other custom frames can also be made with TheraSpecs lenses.
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We're excited for you to try TheraSpecs as a tool to help you get back to the important activities and people in your life! If you don't absolutely love your TheraSpecs, we want you to know that 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 or make a return on a non-custom item, just reach out to our team within 60 days.
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*Note: Flex is light enough that it is legal to wear while driving at night in most jurisdictions under safe conditions.
1Hu CX, Zangalli C, Hsieh M, et al. What do patients with glaucoma see? Visual symptoms reported by patients with glaucoma. Am J Med Sci. 2014;348(5):403-9.
2Tidake P, Sharma S. Clinical profile and management of primary open-angle glaucoma patients above 40 years: A rural hospital-based study. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University. 2017; 12(1): 1-6.
3Bierings RAJM, Kuiper M, van Berkel CM, Overkempe T, Jansonius NM. Foveal light and dark adaptation in patients with glaucoma and healthy subjects: A case-control study. PLoS One. 2018;13(3):e0193663. Published 2018 Mar 6. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0193663.
4Rukmini AV, Milea D, Baskaran M, How AC, Perera SA, Aung T, Gooley JJ. Pupillary Responses to High-Irradiance Blue Light Correlate with Glaucoma Severity. Ophthalmology. 2015 Sep;122(9):1777-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.06.002.
5Cursiefen C, Wisse M, Cursiefen S, Jünemann A, Martus P, Korth M. Migraine and tension headache in high-pressure and normal-pressure glaucoma. Am J Ophthalmol. 2000 Jan;129(1):102-4.
