Light sensitivity, coloured lenses, advice

Coloured glasses have been great for me. Before them I used to wear sunglasses of varying shades but it was a struggle because my eyes still need light to function lol 

On bad days, I am all about the dim light ha!

Thanks for your reply. Apologies for the delay, couldn't recall my password and there was issues resetting it ha! I ended up going to a different optician would was very knowledgeable and I now have coloured lens which have been life changing! And yes, balckout curtains are great! 

Lol.. definitely living in the underdark.. I hate spiders and I do not allow them stay in my cave..

DeSpereaux said:

I swear I was a Drow in an alternate life

was it living in the Underdark or worshiping the spider queen that gave it away? ;)

I believe that they are useful, I used to coloured sunglasses all time, as not only do they reduce the light, but they filter the light..

I swear I was a Drow in an alternate life, because dim-light is agreeable to me, whereas most find it depressing..

I totally understand what you're going through with light sensitivity. It can be a real challenge, especially when bright lights lead to headaches and fatigue. You're definitely not alone in this. Colored lenses might be worth a shot – some people find relief with them, but results can vary. One thing that might help is making sure your eyes get proper rest at night. Have you considered trying blackout curtains? They can really help create a darker environment that's easier on your eyes during the day. It's all about finding what works best for you.

I don't think so but then I'd never heard of that term until now ha! I've just been bumbling along collecting info and trying to figure it all out to make life easier. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it's been interesting and informative. :)

By any chance are you a tetrachrome? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrachromacy It could be good to find out what particular areas on the spectrum are difficult. This topic is quite deep, by the way! Colourblind individuals can often see better in the dark as they rely on their Rods more than their cones and the Rods borrow from near- to infra-red (NIR), essentially the idea is they possess a better width but are then missing the ability to see certain colours toward the middle of the spectrum. Infrared is what helps us see with contrast and Ultravioilet with brilliance - and having difficulty finding the word can be hard for all of us! especially when stressed, if even a little. 

All humans experience flash blindness in the dark with headlamps and bike lights: the levels and laser focused beams of LEDs are similar but even worse than what would've been used for police spotlights or even to harm prisoners. They're unnecessary on cars as halogens can be made to use 75% less rare earth materials, have a better spectrum of light and don't take any more energy than needed as cars recycle energy. I'm always campaigning against them, when they hit your eyes at night, the rods (which the retina uses in the evening take much longer to adjust than the cones (used during daylight). However, don't be surprised if it's hard to get help from a medical professional. Even with the research that does exist, it's too little, LEDs are too new and the more any of us look into the laws and corporations behind Planned Obsolescence, the more suspicious they become. They're harmful to humans in many ways and definitely not sustainable!

Reaction lenses were recommended in my latest opticians appointment but they wouldn't be helpful for the indoor/non-uv light levels (which I found out when I got them this week). Thank you so much for your response, it is very helpful. I find the appointments very exhausting/overwhelming so it's good to know about the different options and I can investigate further prior. :)

There are types of photochromic lenses that will adjust to both sunlight (uv) and non-uv - indoor/artificial light - levels. I imagine that they are expensive, but might be worth investigating. Wearing adjustable lenses might make things easier as you will have less need to react to changing light levels, as the lenses will do that for you.

I'm not colourblind. If anything it's quite the opposite ha! I experience colours very intensely which has pros and cons. Thank you for your response and for highlighting the word 'brilliance' to me (some times it's hard to find the right word). I am also irritated by how bright lights are especially car lights and how this can impact our circadian rhythm. Thanks for the website tip, I've not heard of that site. :)

Thank you for your response-it's reassuring to know that you experience this and you have found a solution. :) I've been in a process of trying different things with my optician prior to my diagnosis and have updated them and have tried something else but coloured tint didn't come up. Coloured tints only came up by chance when I was reading something else but it doesn't seem to be a mainstream option so wanted to see if anyone has found it useful before I go exploring and spending a small fortune on it ha! 

By any chance are you colourblind? This can lend itself to problems with brilliance. 
I’m personally quite irritated at how bright lights are becoming at night. It’s dangerous, reshaping the ecology and causing problems even with people who don’t notice. Lightaware.org may have ideas as well. 

Hmmm...you need a specialised optician 

This could be a generalised autistic light sensitivity or Irlen's syndrome, where the brain cannot process the light Spectrum properly.

Yes, tints may help significantly either way but you need a qualified optometrist to tell you which and why.

I have this too. My optician is properly qualified in the field and prescribes blue tints to my computer glasses.

You just may need a shading for autistic light intensity or a coloured tint for Irlen's.