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You’re probably familiar with Ultraviolet (UV) Light and its harmful effects on eyes. But, did you know Blue-Violet Light can be just as detrimental to your eye health? Like UV rays, Blue-Violet Light comes from the sun and can cause harm even on cloudy days. But, Blue light also comes from artificial sources, such as computers, smartphones, tablets and fluorescent lights. Long-term exposure to Blue light can lead to eye diseases, such as Age-related Macular Degeneration, which is the leading source of visual impairment in our part of the world.

Think of how often you are in front of a computer screen or looking at your phone. Now imagine spending that much time in the sun without sunglasses or UV protection. You probably wouldn’t let that happen given all that we know about UV light these days. But, Blue-Violet Light is increasingly becoming even more detrimental because of all of the time we spend on “screen time” indoors.

Luckily, there is a way to protect your eyes from these harmful rays. And, we now offer this protection!

Essilor’s Crizal® Prevencia™ clear lenses use an exclusive technology to selectively filter light and virtually eliminate UV rays and harmful Blue-Violet Light. We use the phrase “selectively filter” because these lenses allow essential light to pass through, which helps regulate your sleep cycles, provide energy, and more.

We’ve carried the Crizal line of lenses for a while. They are excellent lenses for a variety of reasons, such as being smudge-proof, anti-reflective, scratch resistant and defenders against dust and water. Now, with Crizal Prevencia blocking Blue-Violet Light, the brand is definitely at the top of our list for patients.

The Crizal lenses are available for adults and children. No appointment is necessary for our Optical Shop. Stop by any day to learn more.