Both FL-41 and Avulux lens coatings offer clinically supported relief for migraines triggered by light sensitivity. Choosing between them requires considering several factors: FL-41 lenses are available in a range of tints, which can significantly alter color perception, while Avulux lenses are engineered for minimal color distortion—an important consideration for professionals such as graphic artists […]
How Special Eyeglasses Can Help Prevent Migraines: A Clearer Path to Relief
Understanding the Link Between Light Sensitivity and Migraines Light sensitivity, or photophobia, is a common trigger for migraines. Bright lights, especially from screens and overhead fluorescents, overstimulate the brain’s visual cortex. For many, this sensory input initiates a migraine episode. Specially designed eyeglasses now offer a non-pharmacological solution. Types of Migraine-Preventive Eyewear FL-41 Tinted Lenses […]
UV vs HEV (Blue) Light
Over a decade ago, we were introduced to the hazards of blue light exposure to the eye. Alarms were raised, and misinformation abounded Thankfully, the intervening years have provided us with a wealth of research data and knowledge to better educate ourselves and our patients on the role HEY blue light plays relative to glare […]
What is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the front surface of the eye, called the cornea, begins to thin, and bulge out like a cone. As the cornea changes, it causes light rays to improperly focus causing people to experience blurry and distorted vision, glare, and light sensitivity. Dr Maria Loulourgas specializes in accurately […]