TheraSpecs lenses are designed to filter specific wavelengths of light to help with all types of problematic light.
If you’re one of the millions of people who are light sensitive, you can take control of the problematic light around you with TheraSpecs® glasses. TheraSpecs are specially tinted to filter the harsh wavelengths from various light sources, including computer screens, fluorescent lights, LEDs, and sunlight. And our customers tell us TheraSpecs have been a game-changer in their daily routine!
TheraSpecs Reviews From Customers with Light Sensitivity
Wondering how TheraSpecs might help you in your wellness journey? Our customers have reported purchasing TheraSpecs to help manage the bright and disruptive light in their lives, in order to spend more time doing what they love. Here are a few of our favorite stories:
What customers are saying
★★★★★
GET THROUGH MY DAYS
"I finally got TheraSpecs and was able to get through my days and even have one or two days a month without any light sensitivity at all! I'm able to have curtains open in my house during the day...and can handle going into stores and watching TV after a day of computer work."
-Chelsea, Massachussetts, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
SAVED ME
"I have [significant] light sensitivity. My neurologist suggested these and they have saved me from fluorescent light...and have helped me be able to handle most indoor lighting."
-Trenton S., Colorado, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
★★★★★
SHE LOVES THEM
"My mom had a fall at the beginning of the year. She is very sensitive to light right now and just got your glasses. She LOVES them and they really help her."
-Hannah P., Oklahoma, wearing FL-Pro (extra) lenses
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Understanding Sensitivity to Light
The truth is we are all sensitive to light. Special cells in our eyes, separate from the rods and cones that our eyes use to see, tell our brains if light is too bright. These cells are why we respond by squinting our eyes after heading outside on a bright day after being in a movie theater.
But others have more extreme and oftentimes chronic reactions to harsh lighting, stemming from underlying causes, experiences, and/or specific light sources.1-3 In fact, exposure to many types of light can impact your health significantly and worsen these sensitivities; fluorescent lighting, LEDs, computer and device screens, and sunlight are especially troublesome because they can be particularly high in irritating light between 480-520nm because that’s where those special cells in your eye are most sensitive.4-5
Managing Harsh Light with TheraSpecs
TheraSpecs glasses are specialty tinted to filter the irritating wavelengths present in many common sources of indoor and outdoor light. With a combination of protective lens tints—including FL-41 options that target the part of the spectrum between 480-520nm—and a catalog of stylish and functional frames, TheraSpecs are a versatile tool that may help you navigate various lighting conditions throughout your day.
TheraSpecs customers reported that our FL-Pro glasses were 3x more effective for managing sensitivity to harsh light when compared with other tinted eyewear, including over-the-counter blue light glasses with clear or nearly-clear lenses.6 And our lenses have been frequently recommended by medical professionals like neurologists, light sensitivity specialists, as well as physical and occupational therapists.
Here are the primary lens options we recommend as part of your light management toolkit:
TheraSpecs FL-Pro™ maximizes the filtering power of FL-41 to remove problematic light between 480-520nm and protect you against computer and device screens, fluorescent lighting, LEDs and other artificial sources. As part of a light management plan, we recommend FL-Pro for those living with strong sensitivity to light.
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TheraSpecs FL-Blend™ also uses FL-41 and balances filtering of the critical wavelengths between 480-520nm with more natural color perception to provide protection from artificial light sources. We recommend FL-Blend for people living with less severe light sensitivity and/or who are looking for a more subtle lens option. Shop FL-Blend Lenses ➜
TheraSpecs FL-Sun™ embraces the benefits of FL-41 by applying the tint to dark, polarized lenses that block more than 93% of the most uncomfortable wavelengths of light. Add FL-Sun to your light management toolkit if you are living with sensitivity to bright sunlight, harsh outdoor glare, and/or if you just want the best sunglasses you’ll ever own.
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Extra discounts are also available when you buy more than one pair. For customers with existing prescription glasses, they also can be made with prescription—either in a standard TheraSpecs frame or a frame you already own.
These TheraSpecs Lenses:
Protect you from screens, fluorescent lights, LEDs, and all artificial light (FL-Pro and FL-Blend)
Protect you from sunlight and outdoor glare (FL-Sun)
Filter problematic light between 480-520nm to support people with different types of light sensitivities
May also help people to live well with migraine, as part of an overall light management plan, by managing exposure to these wavelengths
Block 100% UVA/UVB light and add anti-glare coating for further protection
Shipped Worldwide, Including the US, UK and Canada
TheraSpecs can be purchased quickly, easily, and securely through our online store. Whether you live in the US, UK, Australia, Canada or just about anywhere else in the world, we are able to get our glasses right to your door. We even have a free shipping option for all US orders. In-stock pairs ship the same or next business day; custom orders take approximately three weeks.
Custom Frames and Prescription Glasses
For customers with existing prescription eyewear, we have fitover styles like Original WearOver and Tatum WearOver. TheraSpecs lenses can be made with your prescription too—either in a standard frame or one you already own. Readers, clip-ons, and other custom frames can also be made with TheraSpecs lenses.
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We're excited for you to try TheraSpecs as a tool to help you get back to the important activities and people in your life! If you don't absolutely love your TheraSpecs, we want you to know that we're here to help. You can reach out to us at any time with questions or if you need additional support in order to get the most out of your experience with our glasses.
We also encourage you to take full advantage of our return and exchange policy. If you want to try another frame or a different lens option or make a return on a non-custom item, just reach out to our team within 60 days.
References:
1Albilali A, Dilli E. Photophobia: When Light Hurts, a Review. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2018;18(9):62. Published 2018 Jul 30. doi:10.1007/s11910-018-0864-0
2Wilkins AJ, Haigh SM, Mahroo OA, Plant GT. Photophobia in migraine: A symptom cluster?. Cephalalgia. 2021;41(11-12):1240-1248. doi:10.1177/03331024211014633
3Mares C, Dagher JH, Harissi-Dagher M. Narrative Review of the Pathophysiology of Headaches and Photosensitivity in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion. Can J Neurol Sci. 2019;46(1):14-22. doi:10.1017/cjn.2018.361
4Noseda R, Copenhagen D, Burstein R. Current understanding of photophobia, visual networks and headaches. Cephalalgia. 2019;39(13):1623-1634. doi:10.1177/0333102418784750
5M. Tatsumoto, T. Eda, T. Ishikawa, M. Ayama, K. Hirata Light of Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cell (ipRGC) Causing Migraine Headache Exacerbation. IHC symposium OR3. 2013 June
6Based on data collected via an email survey of TheraSpecs customers who self-identified as sensitive to light and had tried TheraSpecs as well as at least one other brand of blue light glasses.
