TheraSpecs lenses provide protection for photosensitive people against strobing and flashing lights as well as static patterns that may be disruptive.
TheraSpecs® glasses may be a welcome addition to your light management toolkit if you are photosensitive and/or experience extreme reactions to flashing lights or disorienting environments. Our lenses provide specialized protection against bright lighting, light sources that flicker, flash, and/or strobe, as well as repeating patterns that may be visually distressing. TheraSpecs can help you defend against these visual stimuli and experience light more confidently!
We love hearing from our customers who use TheraSpecs to get back to what they love, whether it's going to a concert to enjoy their favorite band or just watching a movie without worrying about flashing lights. Here are some of our favorite reviews:
What customers are saying
★★★★★
WORKED PERFECT!
"I ordered your glasses after taking your lens assistant quiz. I was not gonna miss going to see George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town in concert or having to close my eyes,all because of [my light-sensitive episodes]. They worked perfect! Life's too short and the concert was great!"
-Gayle, North Carolina, wearing Z-Blue lenses
★★★★★
BACK IN SCHOOL
"My son was able to return to school after getting a pair of prescription TheraSpecs! He was taking online schooling at home due to the fluorescent lights in the school…He's been back in school for 4 weeks now sporting his new TheraSpecs and doing great."
-Charity, Michigan, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
FINALLY ABLE
"My girlfriend is finally able to watch movies/videos that have flashing lights without having to worry about looking away to avoid an [episode]. I would highly recommend these glasses to anyone...
-Rylan, Illinois, speaking about their girlfriend wearing Z-Blue lenses
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How Light Can Impact Photosensitivity
Hundreds of thousands of people can be photosensitive to light, and these experiences can feel extreme for many.1 In fact, some have described their experiences as “losing control” or “having a chaotic storm that jolts through them” or “dealing with an out-of-body experience.” This can be the result of exposure to overwhelming or disorienting environments and/or light sources.
In particular, flashing or strobing lights are a major threat for these extreme outcomes, along with bright lights, striped patterns, and other sources. Here are just some of the aggravating light sources that comes with photosensitivity:
Flicker on TV screens or computer monitors
High contrast lighting (such as viewing a bright screen in a near-dark room)
Malfunctioning light sources, such as fluorescents, that flicker or flash
Movies or video games that contain rapid flashes or alternating patterns
Strobe lights, such as those at a concert or athletic game
Sunlight flickering through trees, glimmering on water, or streaming through the slats of window blinds
Emergency lights on vehicles or visual fire alarms
Striped or repeating patterns, even in static imagery, can create similar photosensitive responses, and certain wavelengths of light have been shown to more negatively affect photosensitivity as well.2-4 Plus, this light comes at us from all directions—our screens, fluorescent lighting, LEDs, and sunlight.5
TheraSpecs for Your Light Management
It is no surprise that light management is a critical ingredient. TheraSpecs filter unique parts of the light spectrum to give powerful defense against flashing, strobing and contrasting lights as well as disruptive patterns.
TheraSpecs Z-Blue™ is crafted to provide optimal protection against uncomfortable lighting and patterns. For extreme photosensitivity, especially to flashing or strobing lights, we first recommend trying Z-Blue max strength. Shop Z-Blue Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Pro™ can also provide protection against disruptive light sources, especially fluorescent lighting. Plus, our customers have reported using FL-Pro in extra strength since 2012 to help manage the flashing lights and other bright light sources associated with severe light sensitivity.4 Shop FL-Pro Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Sun™ can be worn outside to help manage sunlight flicker through trees to provide protection. (Z-Blue max can also be worn outdoors—FL Sun is an option if you’re looking for a darker, polarized lens.) Shop FL-Sun Lenses ➜
Extra discounts are also available when you buy more than one pair. Plus, multiple frame options available and the choice to send in your own frame, you can also make sure to find eyewear protection that fits your style.
TheraSpecs are great for:
Wearing around flashing and/or bright lights
Using at concerts, sports venues, and movie theaters
Protecting against intrusive light from emergency vehicles or other unexpected sources
Filtering problematic light from fluorescents, screens, sunlight and more
Blocking 100% of UVA/UVB light
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.
References:
1Fisher RS, Acharya JN, Baumer FM, et al. Visually sensitive seizures: An updated review by the Epilepsy Foundation. Epilepsia. 2022;63(4):739-768. doi:10.1111/epi.17175
2Hermes D, Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenite D.G.A, Winawer J. Gamma oscillations and photosensitive epilepsy. Current Biology. 2017; 27(9); doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.03.076.
3The Epilepsy Foundation. Shedding Light on Photosensitivity, One of Epilepsy's Most Complex Conditions. Accessed online via https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/shedding-light-photosensitivity-one-epilepsys-most-complex-conditions-0
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
5Based on internal data as of May 2024 of the number of customers who keep their TheraSpecs product instead of returning.