When, where, and how often should I wear TheraSpecs?

TheraSpecs are designed to protect you from problematic light. Wearing them around the light sources that give you trouble will help you enjoy their full benefit. Here’s a list of all of our lenses if you're not sure where best to use them: 

FL-Pro™: Wear if you experience moderate or severe sensitivity to fluorescent lighting, screens and other artificial sources

FL-Blend™: Wear if you experience moderate sensitivity to artificial light, and for people wanting a more subtle lens than FL-Pro

Z-Blue™: Wear if you experience general photosensitivity, non-fluorescent light sensitivity, disorienting and/or flashing visual stimuli

Flex: Wear for general computer or screen use, night driving use, and mild light sensitivity

Sleep: Wear 2-3 hours before bed to protect from artificial light exposure and help with sleep

Contrast HEV™: Wear for night driving use, and improving comfort and contrast from screens, bright lights

FL-Sun™: Wear for sunlight and outdoor glare management and light sensitivity protection outside and/or while driving during the day

Customers have also told us they use TheraSpecs at the onset of an attack or light-related episode that’s already begun, especially if they catch it early.* For example, Barbara from Tampa shared this: "I have really seen an improvement using my glasses. When I don’t [feel light sensitive], it helps with my eyes not getting too tired. Sometimes they hurt a lot when I read or if I am exposed to fluorescent lights for a long period of time at work. When I have an [attack], it helps me with the light sensitivity. Honestly, it’s the best decision I’ve made." 

Regardless, TheraSpecs can protect you by helping take the edge off the surrounding light.

You can wear your "standard" strength and "extra" strength tinted TheraSpecs for as long as you wish each day. For the times that the "max" strength level is needed, we recommend wearing them only when necessary since they block out the most light of the non-polarized tint levels. We recommend wearing polarized FL-Sun™ TheraSpecs only when you are outdoors or exposed to bright sunlight, since wearing sunglasses inside can increase sensitivity to light through a process called dark adaptation. (Learn more here.)

*TheraSpecs glasses are general wellness products designed to aid in managing light exposure, which may help individuals living with light sensitive conditions. They are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. The information provided on this site has not been evaluated by the FDA, nor should it be considered medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional in relation to diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.