Let’s talk about Quantum’s Blue Light Coating and why a blue light coating is important for your eyes. But before we dive into this helpful coating, we need to talk about light. Did you know that light is a form of energy that can be measured in wavelengths? It’s true! And blue light is a type of visible light that has a short wavelength and relatively high energy. Blue light comes from all sorts of things both natural and man-made. Blue light from the sun helps our bodies know that it’s daytime, time to be awake and alert! But what happens when you’re seeing blue light long after the sun has set, from something like a phone or TV screen?

Using screens in the evening can affect your natural sleep-wake cycle (also known as the ‘Circadian Rhythm’) because your eyes and brain respond to blue light from screens much like they respond to daylight, meaning your brain won’t let you sleep because it thinks it’s still daytime. This is where Quantum’s blue light coating comes in.

Our coating acts as a filter, absorbing or reflecting blue light while allowing other helpful visible light to pass through so the eye can stay protected and relaxed. For people who spend a lot of time on digital devices, a blue light coating may be an option to consider for everyday visual comfort.

Beyond our sleep schedules, did you know that prolonged exposure to digital screens can result in DES (Digital Eye Strain) and affects around 70% of adults? DES can cause symptoms such as headaches, red, dry, irritated eyes, light sensitivity, and even blurred vision. With so much of our lives revolving around screens (like the one you’re reading this on now), give your eyes relief and make digital life less of a strain by blocking the irritating effects of electronics with Quantum’s blue light coating.

(Pro Tip: When our blue light coating is combined with an anti-reflective coating, it can also help reduce distracting glare from digital screens.)