Honeywell Uvex Ademco Skyper Blue Light Blocking Computer Glasses with SCT-Orange Lens (S1933X)

As an amateur astronomer, I've done a lot of research about light pollution. That led me to research about how light affects sleep. Here's the summed-up version so you don't need to read all those scientific papers I have: - Blue light is great for being awake - that's why you wake up with a blue sky (read about melanopsin and melatonin on Wikipedia) - Blue light is not good for sleep; in the 470 nanometers range, that suppresses melatonin (a key hormone for sleeping well) - Humans (and other animals) evolved to sleep in the dark - or, at the darkest, full Moonlight (just 0.1-0.3 lux of light) - Longer wavelengths of light were the only source of light at night for most of human history (fire / candles) - Tablets / phones / screens / LED's and many CFL bulbs have strong blue wavelengths that are messing with our circadian rhythms and suppressing melatonin, because they have wavelengths shorter than 530nm - 540nm So what to do in our modern world? Wear these glasses before bed. Natural melatonin production would have occurred with our ancestors starting with the onset of sunset. Wavelengths of light from the setting sun would have shifted to red, and fire or candles were usually the only form of light available. Those are both relatively dim, and in longer wavelengths. Today, our "connected" world has a LOT of blue light. It's messing with our sleep patterns, because our bodies evolved to only see red/orange/yellow light at night, NOT blue light/shorter wavelenghts. THESE GLASSES BLOCK THOSE MELATONIN SUPPRESSING WAVELENGTHS. Put them on a couple hours before bed. For me, I start getting drowsy about 90 minutes after wearing them. The trick is DO NOT take them off without closing your eyes or being in a dark room (a room with ONLY a dim red light would work too, as your melanopsin won't trigger melatonin suppression with red light). So when changing for bed, close your eyes when removing your shirt if you have to pull it off over your head or put your night time clothing on. Then leave these on until you turn out the light for sleep. And be sure to sleep in the dark too, or wear a sleep mask. Small amounts of light can still affect your melatonin (well, anything brighter then full Moonlight - yes, even a blue LED on your computer). You can watch TV with these on, check your phone, read your tablet, work on your laptop - just note that colors will look weird. Blue looks black. Yellow looks white. Greens look weird. And the glasses aren't exactly stylish. But if you sleep better, who cares? They work. And while you're at it, make sure your home's lights (and business if you own one) aren't shining into other people's homes or apartments. Too much light at night is what makes these things necessary in the first place. We don't need all this light at night; these glasses are just a band aid to help; what we really need is smarter outdoor lighting - aimed down, at the ground, at the proper color(s) so we aren't suppressing others melatonin. According to a Harvard study, the U.S. loses $63 BILLION dollars per year due to American's insomnia. Artificial light at night messing up people's sleep is undoubtedly part of that - let's fix that so these glasses aren't as necessary. Oh, and did these glasses work for me? An emphatic YES, they did. 5 nights (so far) of excellent sleep and well-rested mornings. And I am NOT a morning person! They work - just use them the right way, and be sure you're not doing other things that might hurt sleep (too much caffeine, lack of / too much exercise right before bed, sleep apnea, etc.) So if it's not a medical condition, do the right things, wear these, and get better sleep.

I've suffered from chronic sleep problems my entire life, and recently discovered I have DSPD (Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder), so I have made several changes to attempt to improve my sleep pattern. First I bought a Light Therapy light (which I'll review separately after a little more use), and then I downloaded software that reduces the blue light glow from my computer's monitor. I also stopped sitting under a bright lamp every evening and now have a dim mini-lamp/nightlight that I turn on in the evening instead. And finally I bought these orange blue-blocking glasses. So now every morning I use the Therapy Light, and every evening I put on the glasses, and dim the both the room light and the PC monitor. I've only been doing this new routine for a few days so it's too early to speak for sure of results, although I can already report that I've fallen asleep and woken up almost exactly one hour earlier each day since I started all the above things, which in and of itself is a bit of a miracle for me. I'm still about 6 hours off a "normal" sleep schedule, but it's a great start. The glasses themselves are better than I expected in both quality and usability. They are true safety glasses, Z87 rated with polycarbonate lenses, although that doesn't matter much for my use. I was testing out a yellow-lensed pair of shooting goggles that I happened to already have when I first learned about this sleep/blue-light thing, but I read that orange was really ideal for blocking blue light so I ordered these. I was expecting the orange to be much darker than the yellow, but it's actually not bad at all. I find that it enhances the colors and tones of most things and I've actually come to really like how things on the screen look through them. Screen images with a lot of bright blue colors are now a rich, deep green and things look generally warmer and richer. They definitely block blue light too, my proof was that my blue modem light completely disappears when I look at it with these on, which is kind of strange but impressive. The modem light was altered but still visible through the yellow lenses, so orange is clearly better for this usage. The temple length (arms) is adjustable as well as the tilt. For example when I first put them on the bottom of the lenses were pushing into my cheeks but I realized I could adjust the angle outward a little and now they're perfect, so that's a handy feature. There is a full wrap to these, so I'm not getting any peripheral light coming in. I put these on at night mainly for my computer use but I'm quickly developing the habit of wearing them all around the house in the evenings right up until bedtime to avoid exposure to any bright lighting before bed, kitchen and bathroom lights for example. It was a little awkward at first but they've become quite agreeable and I feel good knowing I'm taking these steps toward a better night's sleep. I feel much more relaxed at night now too, wearing these combined with dimmer room lighting; it really helps me get into "winding down mode". I bought two pairs, one for my computer room and another for my nightstand for when I use my Kindle in bed (which I now try to avoid). Very glad I learned about these. I do wish they came with a little draw-string case however, but for the price I can't complain.

Quality, buying it through Amazon at least, is spotty. Getting the plastic fit in the temple hinges right seems to be hit-or-miss, so be prepared to buy and exchange a couple pairs. BUT, that annoyance aside, I do recommend them. I wear them all day every day to prevent migraines, as they really do block a significant portion of the blue light spectrum. Blue light is apparently a migraine trigger for me. Also, I have photophobia all the time, and finally my eyes don't hurt all the time! The lack of nose pads were a problem for my particular face, so I got GMS Optical 2.5mm Thick/18mm Long Length - Adhesive Butterfly Contoured Shape Anti-Slip Silicone Eyeglass Nose Pads from amazon, and they now are effortless to wear. (The quality of those particular nose pads I would absolutely recommend, adhesive lasts a long time especially if you wash the face grease off them, has decent grip on the skin, size and shape are just right to get sufficient lift for the glasses off my face.) These being around 70% opaque to blue light allows you to still have some remnant of color-recognition. Apparently they also block UV light (fact-check me on that, but I think I saw Honeywell advertise that). The design doesn't block range of vision at all. Fits decently close to the face to block out _most_ of the light from above. Leakage of light shining down over your eyebrows is a big issue to watch out for in glasses fit for photophobia, and these do quite well for me. Once I adjusted the temples right for my face (very convenient that they're adjustable), they feel so light on the face I can't tell I'm wearing them. Bonus tip--try blue-blocking laser safety eyewear if you have any eye sensitivity with migraines or as a migraine trigger, or general photophobia. You can also get laser safety glasses that block other specific spectrums of light to see if that's your particular pain trigger. Jilerwear brand on Amazon is a winner in my shopping experience. You can get 100% blue-spectrum elimination (which also makes the world look a bit like it's in sepia colorscale). A lifesaver to have that perfect blue elimination if you have photophobia or migraines. I wear the laser-grade glasses when it's a bad day. Wearing blue-blocking glasses even helps me a bit with lights that strobe subtly, such as LED lightbulbs. I thought I just had general light sensitivity and tried to wear darker and darker glasses to cope with it in stores and such, but nope! Just the blue spectrum. Now I feel like more of a human person as people can see my eyes when we're conversing. 100% blue-blocking laser-grade glasses with a foam seal to block light from all sides, perfect seal against light shining downward: JILERWEAR Professional 180nm-540nm OD 6+ Violet/Blue/Green Laser Safety Glasses for 405nm, 445nm, 450nm,473nm, 532nm Laser on amazon. 100% blue-blocking glasses that fit over dark sunglasses for driving: Professional Laser Goggles-Dual Wave 532+1064nm Laser Safety glasses,Resistant to Laser180-540&750-1100nm for 445nm,532nm,1064nm Infrared Laser,Blue,Green,UV Laser Goggles (also Jilerwear brand), on amazon.

It's hard to write a review for this one. BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING: Perfect. I wear these an hour before bed. Who can stay off the phone/computer/TV for an hour before bed nowadays? It also blocks out all other blue lights, like the ones from the ever popular FCL bulbs and LED lights all over most houses. You need a few days to get used to these, as your eyes relax so much when wearing that it might feel uncomfortable at first. When you take them off after wearing them for a bit you can tell just how much they work to relax the eyes. Design: Quite neat, they wrap around fully so you get perfect blue light blocking (they are safety glasses after all. You can also adjust the angle of the lens (the arms swivel up and down) and also the length of the arms. Quality: The build itself is great. I've dropped them and they're sturdy enough to withstand that. The soft ear protecting rubber on the end of the arm is starting to come off after a few yrs but that's ok. THE BAD: There's a light coating of something on the lens that starts to rub off. It really messes with your vision. I think I'm at the point where I've had them long enough where that coating is fully gone, so the lens are nearly back to 'clear', but it constantly floats in your vision while it's there. If you're using for blue light blocking and PC work this can be annoying. I'd like to fully rub/scratch the layer off, but I'm scared of ruining the lens.

I bought two blue blocker orange tinted glasses and two different orange colored lights. On my PC I have the F.lux screen color temperature software running, but I would still have trouble getting to sleep if I worked on the PC at night (which I do often). I thought of buying a glare guard tinted shield which would attach to my monitor as an option to reduce the amount of blue light. But I would still have the room lamp. While searching for a glare guard tinted shield I came across he orange tinted glasses on Amazon. A) I bought one type that > fits over reading glasses.< I use this while on the PC. Uvex S0360X Ultra-spec 2000 Safety Eyewear, Orange Frame, SCT-Orange UV Extreme Anti-Fog Lens for $7.89 B) I bought one work style tinted glasses that fit snugly and > cannot be worn with glasses. < I use this while watching TV. Uvex S1933X Skyper Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, SCT-Orange UV Extreme Anti-Fog Lens for $8.10 C) I bought one compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb for the bedroom, where I have a desk with my PC. It works really well. Plenty of light to type by on the keyboard or walk around the room without a flood of blue light. Feit Electric BPESL13T/O 13-Watt Compact Fluorescent Mini Twist Orange Bulb for $4.98 D) I bought one standard type bulb. I use this one in the living room. It is plenty of light to walk around the room without lots of blue light. TCP RLAS155WOR LED A15 - 40 Watt Equivalent (5W) ORANGE Colored Light Bulb for $4.96 I have a dual light lamp (a floor lamp with reading light) in the bedroom by my PC and another one in the living room by my TV chair. With the dual light lamp I can have the straight upright light fixture (the floor lamp) use the orange light for general room lighting. In the second light fixture (the "reading light"), which is connected by a bendable/flexible goose neck, I have a regular white light. This way with one lamp I can have two different colored lights (orange & white). The orange color for working on the PC or watching TV and the regular white light for reading and such. I wear my orange tinted glasses and use the orange tinted light at the same time for maximum blue light reduction. Simple Designs Floor Lamp with Reading Light $30 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Simple-Designs-Floor-Lamp-with-Reading-Light-Silver/34964428 Note - on the PC I am triple teaming my efforts to minimize the blue light effect. 1) F.lux is running to lower the color of the white light being emitted from the monitor screen. 2) I am wearing the orange tinted glasses. 3) I am using the orange colored light bulb to type by. While watching TV the colors seem more vivid while wearing the orange tinted glasses. Peoples skin tone seems warmer. The only issue is really minor. Since it is filtering 99% of the blue light, light green objects appear as a medium or dark green; while blue objects appear almost black. It is a minor thing and it has not interfered with watching TV at all. So far, my only complaints are rather minor. 1) On the Uvex S0360X Ultra-spec 2000, the ear piece that fits behind the ear slightly touches my ear. It is slightly annoying, like an itch. I am going to put a bit of tape over it to make it smoother feeling and that should eliminate that issue. 2) On the Uvex S1933X Skyper it can be a bit of a challenge to adjust the length of the ear pieces. You have to use a pen or other small pointed instrument to press the retaining clip down with one hand while holding the glasses and slightly pulling out to adjust the ear piece length. The Uvex S0360X Ultra-spec 2000 ear piece length adjust easily by slightly pulling the extendable ear piece in or out.

I know this is totally unrelated to the function, but can we take a moment to appreciate how amazing these things smell? The packaging and pleasant smell really blew me away, and I wasn't expecting much for $10. I saw a reviewer mention they had a chinese plant chemical smell to them - if that's the case, you may have received a counterfeit pair as the ones I received are very well constructed and the packaging was very impressive. Regarding the glasses themselves, they perform well above expectations at their price point. At around $20 I would expect them to be performing at expectations. These are safety "SCT" glasses which means spectrum control technology. They do exactly as they claim and block effectively all blue light. Whether this will resolve whatever problem you're trying to resolve (sleep issues caused by blue light too late at night, for most) is honestly not a valid thing to discuss in a review. Build quality is good, these are of decent safety glasses grade. The tint is as you would expect very powerful and reduces overall light by a good margin. With them on I can not discern blue from green, my mind will make some things look blue and others green as it attempts to work with the conditions. I also love how they cover almost all of your visible area with very little unprotected light leaking around the edges. I honestly don't think they look that bad and they are comfortable to wear for the most part. The part that goes behind the ears hooks around a little bit, this is to keep them from falling off. This is typical of safety equipment as safety is prioritized over comfort for good reason. If you're looking for stylish glasses that value comfort and form over function these are not it, but I don't think anyone is under any delusion that these are going to show up in the latest fashion trend. That said, some people have said they wouldn't be seen in public in them and I actually don't think they are so bad that I would be shunned for being seen in public with them on. My recommendation to anyone who is apprehensive about using blue light blocking glasses is to start here, then if it works branch out into more expensive and possibly less powerful solutions, here's why. First, they are cheap so it's easy to do. Second, they are very aggressive at blocking blue light. If you get some "pretty" glasses that don't block as much blue light and they don't work, you'll be left wondering if that's because you didn't get strong enough glasses (or got glasses that let blue light bleed around the edges) or if blocking blue light doesn't do anything for you and your body. That wont be an issue with these, if they don't do anything for you then getting something more powerful probably wont help (if there is such a thing as more powerful). Finally, if after getting these you find they work and invest in a more expensive pair, these will work great as a backup pair, or a pair to use for nights (or mornings if you're a shift worker or have advanced sleep-wake phase circadian rhythm) when you need more strength than usual.

The Uvex Skype Blue Light Blocking glasses are amazing. I have always had trouble sleeping and calming down at bedtime. I went to my doctor with this complaint over and over. The last visit he pulled these glasses out. They looked like safety glasses. After some research I found out they can be used for safety purposes for some projects. His research said that blue light blocking glasses might help me sleep better. I actually laughed at him because of the way they looked. He asked me to humor him and try them on. I was wearing a blue shirt and he asked me what color it was. I looked down and saw black. I looked around the room and felt like was in a different universe. All the blue colors in the room were either black or green. He explained the sleep cycle and how blue light affects your sleeping patterns. At night we are not supposed to be exposed to so much blue light. Computers, iPads television and light pollution give off a tremendous amount of blue light. I was instructed to wear these glasses a few hours before bed and cut out all computer activity. I did and read a book instead. The glasses are fairly light but I had to get used to them. My reading glasses didn’t fit under the glasses. I had to put them over the glasses. This does not change the blue light blocking at all. It does feel uncomfortable at times. I think I found the answer but buying bendable reading glasses. The glasses covered my eyes completely including the sides. I have been using them for about four months and my sleep has improved tremendously. I wear them every night and sometimes when I am on the computer to much. I found that the glasses helps ease the eye strain of staring at a monitor all day. One drawback was how easy they are to scratch. I am on my second pair. I am not complaining about it. They are cheap enough to replace. I noticed when I was searching for these glasses online was there are many different kinds and styles. When I was comparing them to the others I realized these did not get the highest rating but fairly close. As for style I really don’t care if I make a fashion statement so I bought these again. I am so happy I found this easy fix for my sleep habits. Thumbs up to the glasses and my doctor.

These do work VERY well, they definitely block blue light! When I watch the weather channel with these on at night for example, all of the blues look green. I am new to this blue-light-blocking thing, but from what I've read, my weather channel experience is verification that it works. I have tried all kinds of supplements & otc meds for sleep...., melatonin, valerian, skullcap, theanine, hops, magnesium, chammomile, passion flower, benadryl, etc. You name it, I've tried it. Their effectiveness is spotty at best. I decided to try these glasses as a last resort, I figured if they didn't work, maybe I could still wear them outside for sunglasses or something. I have had them for a little over a week now, and have worn them for the last couple of hours before bed every night. I'll be darned if I don't fall asleep quicker now! I only had one night where it took about 45 minutes to fall asleep, but that's still way better than my usual, where I lay in bed for a couple of hours minimum before going to sleep. Most nights with these I'm asleep within about a half an hour. For me, that's a miracle. A couple of reasons for 4 stars instead of 5...First of all, they are huge! The nose piece is so wide that they CONSTANTLY slip down my nose, but it is not wide enough to completely slip off. This means when the glasses finally seat, they kindof close my nostrils which makes it a bit hard to breathe. I repeatedly have to keep pushing them up. My husband suggested I get some stick-on nose pad things, so my next step is to find some online and get them ordered (I live in the boonies, 100 miles away from the closest Walmart). Another issue is that there is a bit of visual distortion. I don't notice it just walking around, or even when watching tv. I notice it when reading though, and I like to read my kindle a lot at night. It takes a little time each night when I first start reading to get used to the distortion and slight blur. But my eyes adapt somewhat and I can muddle through. The distortion may be because of the size & curve of the glasses in relation to how they fit my head & eyes. Maybe if my pupils were placed more in the center of the lenses I would not have that issue. In the meantime, if anyone out there knows of glasses that work as well as these, but are a lot smaller, please leave a comment. Even if the nose pads help, these glasses are still huge enough that they cover half my face. I think a smaller pair would be all-around more comfortable. If the picture on the listing showed them on a man's face, and on a woman's face, that would have been helpful. When all is said and done though, if I only had access to these without nose pads, I would still use these every night because they truly do seem to help with sleep. Because of that, I give a solid four stars. Additional Info, 2/3/16: I tried the nose pads and they did not work at all. So then I tried one of those string type things that hook to the earpieces...so you can hang glasses around your neck. I got the kind that has a slide adjustment. It works pretty well! Now I just put these glasses on, then raise the string to the back of my head and cinch the adjustment slide in so it's snug, but not uncomfortably tight. It keeps the glasses from falling down all the time! I get lines on my lower cheeks from the frames sitting there, but they disappear pretty quickly once I take the glasses off. Still looking for a smaller pair, but in the meantime these are definite keepers!

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Realmente funcionan y bloquean el espectro nocivo de luz azul. Los armazones son de plástico pero lo suficientemente rígidos y cómodos para darle una buena vida útil a los lentes. Las micas se pueden intercambiar, ya que se desprenden del armazón. La gente que se queja de que se rayan, es porque no los limpia con paño antiestático o si lo hace, los fricciona en exceso. No son incómodos y no pesan. Se acostumbra uno al instante. Si los vas a usar para ver la TV o jugar algún videojuego, debo advertirte que los matices de los colores si se verán distintos. Principalmente todos los azules (dependiendo de la longitud de onda a la que pertenezcan se verán negros y/o verdes) y los blancos se verán naranjas. Aunque claro, es preferible proteger los ojos en este caso, porque si estás buscando lentes bloqueadores es porque definitivamente tienes algún problema u afección en tus ojos. Los lentes también ayudan a descansar la vista cuando se está mucho tiempo frente a un monitor, puesto que la luz nociva no penetra, generando un descanso visual y una mayor eficiencia de nuestro ritmo circadiano. Recomiendo estos lentes ampliamente.

I ordered a pair for my mom as she likes to look at her iPad in the evening for a couple hours to do her research and she loved them so much so I bought a pair of myself and they have been very helpful. They are only for home use, if they were for being at work I would want clear ones, but these actually have more protection being the amber color. I’m really happy with them.. I also love how they wrap around the side a little bit.

These are great quality for what you're paying. Use them with a light warming application such as f.lux for the best results. Positives: + They hug your face really well, the side shields keep light out and the tint makes sure no (or very little) blue light will reach your eyes. + I saw an analytical graphic and these glasses block out about 98% of blue light, more than enough to see the health benefits (better sleep etc). + A very good price point, well priced indeed. Negatives: - They aren't that stylish, but don't look awful either. They are substance over style, and do the job better than other products in this market that are geared more towards aesthetics. - Lower quality materials; this doesn't affect function at all; but plastic is always going to be worse than metal and more prone to breakage. - The strong tint may makes these unsuitable for situations where accurate color perception is necessary, for example playing video games. It's a trade-off, block out more blue light while forfeiting colours or block less blue light and seeing a broader colour spectrum - different glasses in this market will suit different needs.

Pros- Came a few days earlier than promised. Good for continuous screen users. Slept like a log of wood. Cons- came in a box almost crushed cost can be lower Please provide a case(if needed charge)-For heavens sake packing it in a plastic paper was !!!!!!!!