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Light sensitivity, coloured lenses, advice

NAS85426

Hi all,

I struggle with light sensitivity- bright white light (both natural and artificial) is the worst which can cause bad headaches, fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

I'm always dimming lights on devices, turning lights off, closing curtains (to my family's annoyance) or wearing sunglasses which isn't always practical.

Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions that might help? Do coloured lenses help?

Many thanks! 

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  • 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.

  • in reply to Martin

    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. :)

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  • in reply to Martin

    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. :)

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