Migraines aren’t just headaches; they can be debilitating episodes that disrupt daily life and activities. For many sufferers, light sensitivity is a significant trigger that can intensify the pain and discomfort associated with migraines.
Migraine glasses, specifically Avulux, have lenses that can help alleviate light sensitivity and improve the quality of life for migraine sufferers. Even if you don’t wear glasses, you can still get non-prescription migraine glasses. Speak to your eye doctor about Avulux if you experience migraine symptoms that affect your vision.
What Are Migraines?
Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can last for hours or even days, making daily routines difficult for sufferers. Migraines can affect both children and adults. In women, migraines can improve or completely go away after age 50.
Migraines are classified into different types, with the most common types being migraine with aura and migraine without aura. Aura symptoms include visual disturbances such as flashing lights, blind spots, or zigzag patterns.
Migraines can also disrupt vision, causing temporary loss of sight or blurred vision. These visual disturbances can be frightening and may precede or accompany a migraine attack. Their impact on vision further emphasizes the need for effective management strategies, such as using specialized glasses to mitigate light sensitivity.
How Avulux Migraine Glasses Can Help
Migraine glasses are designed to reduce light sensitivity, one of the primary triggers of migraines. These glasses are a non-invasive and medication-free solution with no side effects for managing migraines.
Avulux migraine glasses, in particular, use advanced lens technology to filter out specific wavelengths of light that can exacerbate migraine symptoms. Wavelengths of light that can increase migraine intensity include blue, amber, and red wavelengths.
The Science Behind Avulux Migraine Glasses
The science behind Avulux lenses lies in their ability to selectively filter out 97% of blue, red, and amber light while allowing 70% of soothing green lights to pass through. This selective filtration helps reduce strain on the eyes and minimizes the likelihood of a migraine being triggered.
However, Avulux glasses aren’t just about reducing light sensitivity; they are also colour neutral, meaning there’s no colour distortion, plus they increase contrast and clarity, making them suitable for everyday use. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors or working at a computer, Avulux glasses can provide the relief you need from light-induced migraine triggers.
A 2020 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that Avulux’s multi-band, precise light-targeting filter helps reduce migraine symptoms – Avulux was shown to be both statistically and clinically superior to the placebo lens.
Comparing Avulux to Generic FL-41 Lenses
FL-41 is a rose-coloured tint first developed in the 1980’s for those suffering from fluorescent light sensitivity in office environments. While FL-41 lenses have been commonly used in the past to treat light sensitivity, they only filter a narrow band of light wavelength and aren’t inherently designed for relief for migraine sufferers. Avulux lenses were developed to improve on the light-filtering capabilities of FL-41 tint, filtering out up to 97% of blue, amber and red lightwaves that have been shown to exacerbate migraine attacks, while allowing up to 70% of soothing green light through.
A 2010 study showed that exposure to certain wavelengths of light can cause certain retinal cells to release melanopsin, essentially worsening migraine headache attacks. Avulux lenses are designed to block out those wavelengths and provide a clearer view of the world, with better light management both indoors and outdoors when compared to generic FL-41 lenses, and also no colour distortion.
When Should You Wear Migraine Glasses
You can wear migraine glasses anytime during the day or during events that can trigger a migraine. These events can include prolonged screen time, time in front of the TV, time on your smartphone, or under harsh lighting.
You can also put on your migraine glasses when you start feeling migraine symptoms like light sensitivity, visual disturbances, eye strain, or eye pain. Continue to wear your migraine glasses until your migraine or light-sensitivity symptoms pass.
However, if you suffer from chronic migraines—meaning more than 2 per week for at least 3 hours—consider wearing migraine glasses at all times. It is this flexibility of use that makes Avulux migraine glasses an ideal choice for migraine sufferers who need relief at any time and in various lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to artificial indoor lighting.
How to Care for Migraine Glasses
Caring for and cleaning your migraine glasses can keep them in good shape. If you wear your migraine glasses often or for longer periods, they can accumulate debris and oil. Use cool water to rinse these off before wiping them.
To wipe your lenses, use a clean microfiber cloth or lint-free cloth to gently dry the lenses without applying too much pressure. Always store your migraine glasses in a cool, dry place when you’re not wearing them.
Discover the Difference with Migraine Glasses
Migraines are a challenging condition that can significantly impact daily life, particularly for those with light sensitivity. Migraine glasses, such as Avulux, offer a promising solution by reducing the strain on the eyes and minimizing migraine triggers, a valuable tool in managing migraines effectively. Plus, they’re drug-free, have no side effects, and you can wear them like any pair of eyeglasses.
If you suffer from migraines and light sensitivity, exploring migraine glasses could be a game-changer in your quest for relief. Book an appointment with Brantford Eye Care to discuss your vision and migraine symptoms, and see if Avulux is the right choice for you to discover brighter, pain-free days.
