How Different Types of Light Affect Your Eyes

Every day, we’re exposed to various types of light—sunlight, LED screens, indoor lamps, headlights, and more. Most forms of light are harmless in normal amounts, but certain wavelengths can contribute to digital eye strain, glare, light sensitivity, or general discomfort. Understanding how each type of light interacts with your eyes can help you choose the most effective protective eyewear.

At EFE Glasses, we focus on developing eyewear that supports healthy, comfortable vision no matter what kind of light your eyes face.

Blue Light

Blue light is a high-energy, short-wavelength light naturally present in sunlight and produced heavily by digital screens. Extended time on phones, tablets, or computers may make your eyes feel tired, irritated, or unfocused — common signs of digital eye strain.

EFE Glasses’ Blue Light Defense Lenses are engineered to filter portions of high-energy visible (HEV) blue light, helping reduce screen-related fatigue and visual discomfort. These lenses can be added to most EFE frames — with or without prescription — providing daily comfort from your first morning message to late-night scrolling.

Infrared (IR) Light

Infrared (IR) light is invisible to the human eye but constantly present in our environment—particularly in sunlight and heat-emitting sources. While IR rays are a normal part of the light spectrum, prolonged or intense exposure can contribute to surface-level eye discomfort and heat stress.

EFE Glasses Photochromic Lenses use specialized coating technology to reflect select infrared wavelengths while also providing seamless UV protection. These adaptive lenses stay clear indoors and automatically darken outdoors, giving your eyes full-spectrum comfort in shifting light conditions.

Night Driving Lenses

Driving at night presents unique vision challenges: bright headlight glare, reduced contrast, and difficulty distinguishing objects in low light. These issues often increase as we age.

EFE Glasses Night Vision Contrast Lenses are designed with contrast-enhancing technology that reduces glare from oncoming headlights and improves visibility in dim conditions. Whether you're navigating city streets or dark highways, these lenses help support clearer, more confident night driving.

EFE Glasses: Everyday Eye Protection That Fits Your Life

At EFE Glasses, we believe high-quality vision protection should be accessible to everyone. Our eyewear combines advanced optical technology with stylish, affordable frames to protect your eyes from:

• blue light

• UV radiation

• infrared exposure

• light sensitivity

• night driving glare

Whether you're working, gaming, commuting, or enjoying the outdoors, EFE Glasses offers eyewear designed for comfort, clarity, and long-term eye health.

Disclaimers:

While specialized lenses can reduce exposure to specific wavelengths of light, they are not medical treatments and should not be considered a cure for eye health conditions. For persistent symptoms, consult an eye-care professional.