Chronobiol Int October 2021 PMID 34030534

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review.

Landon Hester, Deanna Dang, Christopher J Barker, Michael Heath, Sidra Mesiya, Tekenari Tienabeso, Kevin Watson

Mentions

117
Peak: 6 in May 2021
across 5 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

814,564
potential audience

Total likes

2,734

Video views

287,987

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May 2021 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News63 articles
  • X / Twitter39 posts
  • Blogs8 articles
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook3 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions frequently highlight the evidence supporting blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood improvements, with posts like 'Authors conclude they are a viable intervention' and personal testimonials such as wearing the glasses for years. The tone balances scientific references with personal experience, indicating genuine curiosity and acknowledgment of potential benefits.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that blue-blocking glasses have potential benefits, with some emphasizing the systematic review's positive conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate curiosity, referencing multiple studies, reviews, and personal experiences, indicating a genuine interest in sleep improvement methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts range from sharing personal routines to referencing research studies and meta-analyses, reflecting a fair level of active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Several discussions mention how the findings could influence recommendations for sleep hygiene and clinical practice, suggesting a moderate impact, though mostly within the scientific and health community.

Abstract in brief

  • Blueblocking glasses, also known as amber glasses, are plastic glasses that primarily block blue light and are used to improve sleep and mood disorders.
  • Research has shown that these glasses can help regulate sleep by influencing melatonin production and may reduce symptoms in bipolar disorder, though their effect on depression remains unclear.
  • Overall, evidence suggests blueblocking glasses are effective in reducing sleep onset latency, especially for issues like jet lag and shift work, with some preliminary signs they might help with bipolar disorder.

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Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

Blue Light Blocker Gözlükler üzerine çalışma soran birisi vardı. Burada duygu durum bozuklukları ve uyku kalitesi üstündeki etkilerine dair sistematik bir çalışma var : https://t.co/JRqkEMyV1D

Sep 23, 2023 · 19 likes · 28,864 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Out of the 24 publications focusing on #sleep, there was substantial evidence for #blue-blocking #glasses being a successful intervention for reducing sleep onset latency in patients with sleep disorders, jet lag, or variable shift work schedules. (2021) https://t.co/qX0zUGetom

Mar 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 11,279 followers View post →
أ. د. أحمد بن سالم باهمام
@sleep_bahammam · X

مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل صعوبة بدء #النوم عند المرضى الذين يعانون من #الأرق واضطرابات النوم، أو اضطراب الرحلات الجوية الطويلة، أو جداول العمل المتغيرة. https://t.co/wXProUrdB7

May 25, 2021 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 53,789 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review Authors conclude "they are a viable intervention to recommend to patients with insomnia or a delayed sleep phase." https://t.co/BudbppMKq3

Dec 31, 2023 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 41,474 followers View post →
Claudia Zaragoza
@clauzaragozam · X

2/10 Imprescindible utilizar lentes bloqueadores de luz azul a partir de las 7pm. De preferencia de lente naranja sobretodo si no haz logrado tener buen sueño o no le llegas al DEEP o al REM. Aún la banda no le ve la importancia REF: https://t.co/L7GfnxAQAU

Dec 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 5,539 followers View post →
Khair
@Khair7 · X

@arhmn__ Blue light blocking glasses is not pseudoscience. Study here https://t.co/5jFnm2B1rd https://t.co/NC2zwrpyto

Jan 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 617 followers View post →

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Johanna. Heinrich
@Johannahh2 · X

@stagerbn https://t.co/rrYOJWqode

Mar 30, 2025 · 2,446 followers View post →
Khair
@Khair7 · X

@arhmn__ Blue light blocking glasses is not pseudoscience. Study here https://t.co/5jFnm2B1rd https://t.co/NC2zwrpyto

Jan 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 617 followers View post →
Mohamed Elwan
@mohelwan2022 · X

RT @AyusWellness: @mohelwan2022 The research is inconclusive at the moment, with more studies being needed, but there is evidence to suppor…

Sep 3, 2024 · 1 share · 718 followers View post →
Zib Atkins
@AyusWellness · X

@mohelwan2022 The research is inconclusive at the moment, with more studies being needed, but there is evidence to support their benefits in some instances: https://t.co/TvbKKjlyXC. https://t.co/QMMEL0vn36

Sep 3, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,513 followers View post →
Doc Red
@Dr_Red_Gamer · X

How to know if you are/aren't an insomniac: Buy a pair of blue light blockers Wear it for 1-2 weeks from 6 pm until bed-time Asleep faster. Wake up Harder. Keep scrolling TikTok. Here's your bloody systematic review. Which is better than an RCT.

Aug 31, 2024 · 1 like · 2,305 followers View post →
شموخ انثى
@shiiiivip · X

RT @sleep_bahammam: مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل…

May 17, 2024 · 5 shares · 2,146 followers View post →
didde
@diddemo · X

@ChrisPalmerMD Blue light blocking glasses seem to be pretty powerful https://t.co/y2yDIZ3q9W

Apr 4, 2024 · 42 followers View post →
Ves Dimov, M.D.
@DrVes · X

RT @agingdoc1: Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review Authors conclude "they are a viable…

Dec 31, 2023 · 4 shares · 13,942 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review Authors conclude "they are a viable…

Dec 31, 2023 · 4 shares · 133 followers View post →
Alex
@AlexViKu · X

RT @agingdoc1: Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review Authors conclude "they are a viable…

Dec 31, 2023 · 4 shares · 97 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review Authors conclude "they are a viable intervention to recommend to patients with insomnia or a delayed sleep phase." https://t.co/BudbppMKq3

Dec 31, 2023 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 41,474 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

Blue Light Blocker Gözlükler üzerine çalışma soran birisi vardı. Burada duygu durum bozuklukları ve uyku kalitesi üstündeki etkilerine dair sistematik bir çalışma var : https://t.co/JRqkEMyV1D

Sep 23, 2023 · 19 likes · 28,864 followers View post →
Marcos-FitRebelde
@FITrebelde · X

@CochraneIberoam @CochraneEyes @DrLauraDownie @sumeer007 Sí, hay varias revisiones, la más reciente que conozco es esta https://t.co/BZTMBPZKt6 "Out of the 24 publications focusing on sleep, there was substantial evidence for blue-blocking glasses being a successful intervention for reducing sleep onset latency"

Aug 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 98,518 followers View post →
Jewish Gentleman
@JewishGentle7 · X

@GidMK More evidence is needed, but blue-light blocking glasses may help treat acute mania. https://t.co/QU6nOOf4H1

Aug 21, 2023 · 1 like · 513 followers View post →
こりら
@hiromisato0222 · X

@consultnt_a いえこれ1人の研究者が「短期的メリットはなさそう」と発表したという話でそれが完全に正しくて未来永劫変わらないわけではないですよ。 同様に睡眠障害等に効果あるというものもかなり発表されてますし。 https://t.co/74xQ7xJNTz

Aug 18, 2023 · 3 likes · 508 followers View post →
Marcos-FitRebelde
@FITrebelde · X

@NutriRebel @materia_ciencia Tenemos por ejemplo este metaanálisis del 2021, que revisa 24 estudios https://t.co/BZTMBPZKt6

Aug 18, 2023 · 1 like · 98,518 followers View post →
Charlie Pickles
@charlieepickles · X

A recent study (https://t.co/TnAUfrhnTg) suggested that blue light blocking glasses may help people with insomnia. There isn't enough detail about the studies to draw the conclusion that it definitely will help though.

Jul 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,420 followers View post →
Aníbal Araúz
@TheAnibalArauz · X

@DanishJarl @FitFounder I don't do it for that specific reason, but rather to induce sleep, given the fact that sometimes I cannot control all the sources of light in my household; there's evidence they are useful for that purpose https://t.co/6cbGPYlBbj

Apr 10, 2023 · 1 like · 1,261 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Uso noturno de óculos bloqueadores de azul para distúrbios do sono e do humor: uma revisão sistemática. #sleep #sono https://t.co/CVIXTssG57

Mar 19, 2023 · 1 like · 743 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

"Os óculos bloqueadores de azul são eficazes para induzir o sono, eles são uma intervenção viável para recomendar a pacientes com insônia ou atraso na fase do sono." https://t.co/9G7xfzskTM

Mar 19, 2023 · 743 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @heniek_htw: Out of the 24 publications focusing on #sleep, there was substantial evidence for #blue-blocking #glasses being a successfu…

Mar 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 134,046 followers View post →
Todd McKenzie
@ToddEBear · X

RT @heniek_htw: Out of the 24 publications focusing on #sleep, there was substantial evidence for #blue-blocking #glasses being a successfu…

Mar 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,286 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Out of the 24 publications focusing on #sleep, there was substantial evidence for #blue-blocking #glasses being a successful intervention for reducing sleep onset latency in patients with sleep disorders, jet lag, or variable shift work schedules. (2021) https://t.co/qX0zUGetom

Mar 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 11,279 followers View post →
وازن
@SaudiHealthy · X

https://t.co/WOLCcDWXsM

Feb 2, 2023 · 1 like · 5,434 followers View post →
Claudia Zaragoza
@clauzaragozam · X

2/10 Imprescindible utilizar lentes bloqueadores de luz azul a partir de las 7pm. De preferencia de lente naranja sobretodo si no haz logrado tener buen sueño o no le llegas al DEEP o al REM. Aún la banda no le ve la importancia REF: https://t.co/L7GfnxAQAU

Dec 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 5,539 followers View post →
tbk
@1tbk1 · X

@satsdart Probably works but placebo also help I think, most important thing is that it helps us lmao https://t.co/IKK7Hoh0W0

Nov 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1,224 followers View post →
420 is sensual
@420sensual · X

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review - PubMed https://t.co/fGG31OXUZu https://t.co/q7Gogl8AW1

Feb 4, 2022 · 2,103 followers View post →
Tommy Jones
@420nchillright · X

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review - PubMed https://t.co/MnzjJ2YlVS https://t.co/ldPtsEOBwH

Feb 4, 2022 · 6,229 followers View post →
Judith Haudum
@j_haudum · X

Working on sleep hygiene to improve sleep. Still the blue. #sleep #athletes #recovery #melatonin #travel https://t.co/GS9JW9ecac

Jan 17, 2022 · 491 followers View post →
Dr Felecia Sumner
@drfeleciasumner · X

During the day blue light is desirable, because it helps synchronize our circadian clocks to a 24-hour day. While the stimulation is helpful during the day, at night it can interfere with sleep. https://t.co/jNzh4XOdQa https://t.co/Z2C2IrCvIu

Dec 25, 2021 · 349 followers View post →
Friesen Performance with Dr. Chris Friesen
@FriesenPerform · X

I've been wearing blue blocking glasses (Uvex 1933) for about 8 years now and recommend to most of my clients & patients for improving #sleep onset and quality. It's nice to see the data supporting its use. https://t.co/qFZU2ioq88

Sep 24, 2021 · 648 followers View post →
Friesen Performance with Dr. Chris Friesen
@FriesenPerform · X

I've been wearing blue blocking glasses (Uvex 1933) for about 8 years now and recommend to most of my clients & patients for improving #sleep onset and quality. It's nice to see the data supporting its use. https://t.co/qFZU2i6OJy

Sep 22, 2021 · 648 followers View post →
Friesen Performance with Dr. Chris Friesen
@FriesenPerform · X

I've been wearing blue blocking glasses (Uvex 1933) for about 8 years now and recommend to most of my clients & patients for improving #sleep onset and quality. It's nice to see the data supporting its use. https://t.co/qFZU2ioq88

Sep 20, 2021 · 648 followers View post →
badria
@badria_fashion · X

RT @sleep_bahammam: مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل…

May 27, 2021 · 5 shares · 49 followers View post →
SleepPapers
@PapersSleep · X

Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review https://t.co/KR0b0Qvr7L https://t.co/tXlLvYYlSO

May 26, 2021 · 1 like · 99 followers View post →
شموخ مسلمة
@mrh1436 · X

RT @sleep_bahammam: مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل…

May 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 743 followers View post →
Aser
@ASER_NWF · X

RT @sleep_bahammam: مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل…

May 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 238 followers View post →
Dr.Muslem Albesher
@AlbesherMuslem · X

RT @sleep_bahammam: مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل…

May 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 105 followers View post →
أ. د. أحمد بن سالم باهمام
@sleep_bahammam · X

مراجعة منهجية حديثة للدراسات العلمية: هناك دليل قوي على أن النظارات التي تحجب #الضوء_الأزرق تعتبر تدخلاً ناجحًا لتقليل صعوبة بدء #النوم عند المرضى الذين يعانون من #الأرق واضطرابات النوم، أو اضطراب الرحلات الجوية الطويلة، أو جداول العمل المتغيرة. https://t.co/wXProUrdB7

May 25, 2021 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 53,789 followers View post →