“ It is my sincerest hope that those with photophobia and headaches find relief . Tinted eyewear is one option for relief .”
What to Look for in FL-41 Eyewear
Be sure your lenses are tinted correctly Some optical shops can order the FL-41 tint , but applying it correctly requires practice and expertise . Lenses should be regularly checked by using a spectrophotometer to verify that the lenses are filtering the correct wavelengths of light . Figure 2 demonstrates the correct transmission spectrum .
Image 2
The percentage of light at each wavelength transmitted by indoor lenses . The greatest reduction targets wavelengths around 480nm .
Find the most therapeutic frames Most tinted glasses focus on blocking the light directly in front of you , but the light that comes in the top or sides of your glasses or a glare from behind reflecting off your lenses can cause just as many problems . For the best protection , it is vital that your glasses provide sufficient isolation . Large or wraparound lenses are easy features to locate , but any pair that fits your face well could provide the same benefit .
Because my wife and I live with migraine , we created our glasses to respond to the unique needs of people with headache disorders . For example , we design our frames to be more highly protective than similarly styled eyewear . Lightweight , flexible , and adjustable materials minimize extra weight or squeezing that can make pain even worse .
Conclusion I have seen firsthand how photophobia and headache disorders can wreak havoc on a person ’ s life . It is my sincerest hope that those with photophobia and headaches find relief . Tinted eyewear is one option for relief . HW
Suggested reading : Digre KB , Brennan KC . Shedding light on photophobia . J Neuroophthalmol 2012 ; 32:68-81 .
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