Blue Light Glasses Won’t Save Your Eyes (Here’s What Will)

Let’s be real: blue light glasses are everywhere. But if you’ve bought a pair thinking they’ll fix your tired, irritated eyes we’ve got news.

Blue light glasses don’t clean your lids.
They don’t unblock your glands.
And they definitely don’t treat inflammation.

The Real Science Behind the Trend

In a major Australian study of optometrists, over 50% admitted that placebo may play a big role in patients’ experiences with blue light glasses. While they’re sometimes useful for circadian rhythm support (blue light at night can delay sleep), there’s no high-quality evidence that these lenses prevent dry eye or digital eye strain.

In fact, most symptoms people blame on “blue light” like gritty, stinging, or watery eyes are linked to MGD and bacterial buildup, not screen wavelength.

So Why Do Your Eyes Burn at Your Desk?

It’s not the blue light.
It’s your blink rate, tear evaporation, and poor lid hygiene.

When we use screens, we blink up to 60% less. That means less oil is being spread across the eye, leading to faster evaporation and inflammation. Blue light glasses do nothing to improve oil flow or bacterial load.

A Daily Ritual That Works

Optometrists now recommend a simple two-part approach:

1. Spray: Use a gentle antibacterial mist to break down biofilm and clear lids
2. Warm: Apply heat to unblock oil glands and restore tear film function

Dermii’s optometrist-designed system delivers both and it works.

You don’t need another accessory. You need real, science-backed care.