TheraSpecs® Photophobia and Light Sensitivity Glasses
TheraSpecs lenses are designed to filter specific wavelengths of light to manage exposure to various problematic sources and may help with photophobia or light sensitivity as part of a light management plan.
If you’re one of the millions of people who live with photophobia and light sensitivity, and/or have symptoms that are triggered by light, we recommend adding TheraSpecs® glasses to your overall wellness plan so you can take control of the problematic light around you.
TheraSpecs are specially tinted to filter the harsh wavelengths from various light sources, including computer screens, fluorescent lights, LEDs, and sunlight. And our customers tell us TheraSpecs have been a game-changer in their daily routine!
TheraSpecs Reviews From Customers with Photophobia and Light Sensitivity
Wondering how TheraSpecs might help you in your wellness journey? Our customers have reported purchasing TheraSpecs to help manage the bright and disruptive light in their lives, in particular to help with a variety of conditions and symptoms, such as:†
Migraine and headache disorders
Concussions and brain injuries
Photosensitive epilepsy
Dry eye
Eye symptoms (eye strain, eye fatigue)
Sunlight sensitivity
Sensitivity to screens and fluorescent lights
Here are a few of our favorite stories from customers who wear their TheraSpecs as photophobia glasses.
What customers are saying
★★★★★
GET THROUGH MY DAYS
"I finally got TheraSpecs and was able to get through my days and even have one or two days a month without any light sensitivity at all! I'm able to have curtains open in my house during the day...and can handle going into stores and watching TV after a day of computer work."
-Chelsea, Massachussetts, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
SAVED ME
"I have a light sensitivity disorder which can trigger migraines and seizures. My neurologist suggested these and they have saved me from fluorescent light...and have helped me be able to handle most indoor lighting."
-Trenton S., Colorado, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
SHE LOVES THEM
"My mom had a TBI (traumatic brain injury) after a fall at the beginning of the year. She is very sensitive to light right now and just got your glasses. She LOVES them and they really help her."
-Hannah P., Oklahoma, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
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Understanding Photophobia
A person with photophobia has a strong intolerance to light, which can cause intense pain. Photophobia literally translates to “fear of light,” but it is actually a neurological condition that stems from how receptors in the eye communicate with the brain. In the medical profession, it more broadly refers to painful light sensitivity, which can be associated with many conditions, including migraine, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion syndrome, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and many others.1
Exposure to many types of light can impact your health significantly and trigger or worsen photophobia; fluorescent lighting, LEDs, computer and device screens, and sunlight are especially troublesome. All these light sources are particularly high in triggering light between 480-520nm, which research shows causes the most pain response in people who are sensitive to light.2
Living with light sensitivity is clearly a challenge, which is why many people search for effective ways to manage it.
Managing Harsh Light with TheraSpecs
TheraSpecs glasses are specialty tinted to filter the irritating wavelengths present in many common sources of indoor and outdoor light. With a blend of protective lens tints—including FL-41 options—and a catalog of stylish and functional frames, TheraSpecs are a versatile tool that may help you navigate various lighting conditions throughout your day.
In fact, TheraSpecs FL-Pro glasses are 3x more likely to improve sensitivity to light when compared with other tinted eyewear, including over-the-counter blue light glasses with clear or nearly-clear lenses, as reported by our customers.3 And our lenses have been frequently recommended by medical professionals like headache specialists, neurologists, as well as physical and occupational therapists.
Here are the various lens options we recommend for people living with photophobia and light sensitivity, as part of their light management toolkit:
TheraSpecs FL-Pro™ maximizes the filtering power of FL-41 to remove problematic light between 480-520nm and protect you against computer and device screens, fluorescent lighting, LEDs and other artificial sources. As part of a light management plan, we recommend FL-Pro for those living with strong sensitivity to light.
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TheraSpecs FL-Blend™ also uses FL-41 and balances filtering of the critical wavelengths between 480-520nm with more natural color perception to provide protection from artificial light sources. We recommend FL-Blend for people living with less severe photophobia and/or who are looking for a more subtle lens option. Shop FL-Blend Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Sun™ embraces the benefits of FL-41 by applying the tint to dark, polarized lenses that block more than 93% of the most uncomfortable wavelengths of light. Add FL-Sun to your light management toolkit if you are living with sensitivity to bright sunlight, harsh outdoor glare, and/or if you just want the best sunglasses you’ll ever own.
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Extra discounts are also available when you buy more than one pair. For customers with existing prescription glasses, they also can be made with prescription—either in a standard TheraSpecs frame or a frame you already own.
TheraSpecs Lenses:
Protect you from screens, fluorescent lights, LEDs, and all artificial light (FL-Pro and FL-Blend)
Protect you from sunlight and outdoor glare (FL-Sun)
May help people living with photophobia and light-sensitive conditions like migraine, brain injuries, and more, as part of a light management plan
Block 100% UVA/UVB light and add anti-glare coating for further protection
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 readymade item, just reach out to our team within 60 days.
2M. 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
3Based on data collected via an email survey of TheraSpecs customers who self-identified as sensitive to light and had tried TheraSpecs as well as at least one other brand of blue light glasses.
