There’s no doubt about it, blue light has got itself a seriously bad rap over the last few years. But what exactly is blue light, and why should you protect yourself from it?

Where does blue light come from?

Blue light, a high-energy visible light, comes from both natural and artificial sources. Natural blue light can have some positive effects, including lifting mood and regulating circadian rhythm. However, it's the artificial blue light that causes worry.

SUNSHINE

Most of the blue light we absorb comes from the sun. This "high-energy visible light" is what makes the sky blue.

DIGITAL DEVICES

Our phone, tablet and laptop screens are made up of tiny LED bulbs constantly pouring out artificial blue light.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS

LED and fluorescent lighting is common place in office and other workplaces. It's also a prime emitter of artificial HEV light.

What is blue light?

Behold the light spectrum, where wavelengths of light are measured in nanometers. Notice that blue light is the closest visible light to ultra-violet light. It ranges from about 380 to 500nm, compared to red light’s 700nm.

Put simply, it’s one of the shortest, highest-energy wavelengths on the spectrum, and accounts for an impressive one-third of all visible light.

Symptoms of over-exposure

Studies have shown that prolonged and repeated exposure to blue light can have a number of ill-effects on our bodies. In the short-term: aches, strains, pains, and lethargy in around the eye area. In the long term, there's even a chance it may accelerate macular degeneration and damage cells in the retina. That blue light from your screen messes up your sleep too - surely a case of Netflix and no-chill. It depletes the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for putting you to sleep.

HEADACHES

EYE-STRAIN

SLEEPLESSNESS

LONG TERM DAMAGE

The Solution

Ambr Eyewear® glasses are for anyone who exposes themselves to excessive amounts of blue light. Our custom acetate and Monel® frames are fitted with powerful blue-blocking lenses. You can wear them whether you need a prescription or not.

How our lenses work

Our lenses are made from lightweight and shatterproof poly-carbonate. A naturally occurring pigment is baked into the mixture, which blocks a significant portion of the blue light spectrum. Finally, the lenses are topped off with an anti-reflective coating and an anti-scratch layer.

Life-changing lenses for curious eyes.

The benefits of wearing
Ambr Eyewear®

RELIEF FROM STRAIN

Say goodbye to the headaches and eye-strain driving you crazy. So you can concentrate on getting stuff done.

IMPROVED SLEEP

Improve sleep quality and fall asleep easier. By blocking evening blue light, you're regulating melatonin production.

LONG TERM PROTECTION

We don't quite know what the future holds for screen users. But taking preventative action early might be a good idea.

"My job can result in me being in a dark room staring at 2-3 screens for 13 hours a day. This would give almost anybody a headache. But now my headaches are few and far between."

John M.

 

"Lightweight, crystal clear. As somebody who has never worn glasses, I don’t even notice these are on. They have made working from home a lot easier and less strenuous as I stare at a laptop all day.

Kevin F.

 

"They look great, fantastic price and the filter in the lens works a treat. I noticed I'm sleeping much better these days and think the glasses have played a big part. Would definitely recommend."

Rita O.

 

The EverAmbr System

Eyewear for living better.

It is not about doing more. It is about living better. The EverAmbr System brings together purpose-built eyewear for focus, movement and recovery, designed to support every part of modern life.

Focus Move Recover

The thinking behind the name

AMBR is a way of living.

Ambition, movement, balance and recovery are not separate parts of life. They work together. Every EverAmbr collection is designed to support that rhythm.

A

Ambition

Focus deeply. Think clearly. Make work that matters.

M

Movement

Move often. Explore further. Feel more alive.

B

Balance

Make room for travel, people, places and slower moments.

R

Recovery

Wind down well. Rest properly. Begin again ready.

The EverAmbr System

One life. Different light.

Your environment changes throughout the day. Bright screens. Distracting glare. Harmful sunlight. Artificial light after dark. The everambr system brings together purpose-built eyewear for the moments when you focus, move and recover.

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01 / SCREENS & ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

For your clearest thinking.

Focus is not about working more. It is about being fully present when you do.

Our blue light lenses are designed for screen-heavy work, creative sessions, travel and the long stretches of artificial light that come with modern life. They come into two strengths.

Clear lens

Focus

Everyday blue light eyewear for comfortable screen use without a strong visible tint.

  • Deep work
  • Office days
  • Creative sessions
  • Travel

Yellow lens

FocusPlus

A warmer lens for longer screen days, later working hours and time spent under artificial light.

  • Long screen days
  • Evening work
  • Flights and trains
  • Fluorescent environments
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The science of focus

Designed around the light in modern life.

Focus lenses reduce selected short wavelengths while keeping the view clear and natural. They are made for daytime screens, artificial lighting and long periods of concentrated work.

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Selective filtering

Focus is designed to reduce part of the shorter-wavelength visible spectrum without creating a heavy colour cast.

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Clear daytime vision

The lens remains suitable for work, travel and creative tasks where natural colour perception matters.

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Evidence, honestly stated

Research on blue-light-filtering spectacles and digital eye strain is mixed. Comfort also depends on breaks, blinking, screen distance and lighting.

Read the research notes

Independent reviews have found limited or uncertain evidence that blue-light-filtering spectacles reduce digital eye-strain symptoms compared with standard lenses. We therefore describe Focus as a light-filtering eyewear option, not a medical treatment.

  1. Singh et al. Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses for visual performance, macular health and sleep. Cochrane Database, 2023.
  2. Singh et al. Do blue-blocking lenses reduce eye strain from extended screen time? American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021.
  3. Dabrowiecki et al. Impact of blue-light filtering glasses on computer vision syndrome in radiology residents. 2020.

Travel well

Your routine, wherever you are.

Travel brings every part of the system together. Focus for the journey. Sun protection for the destination. SleepSync when your body needs help finding its rhythm again.

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02 / Move

Made for movement. Styled for life.

From a sea swim before work to a cycle through Mallorca or a ski morning in the Alps.

Our outdoor collection is designed to help you stay comfortable, protected and present, whether movement is the plan or simply part of the day.

Performance

NyTrex

Lightweight nylon lenses and secure frames made for active days outside.

  • Cycling
  • Running
  • Sea swimming
  • Skiing
  • Hiking

Everyday sun

Polarised

Considered frames and glare-reducing lenses for travel, driving, coffee stops and everyday wear.

  • City days
  • Driving
  • Coastal weekends
  • Holidays
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Better days begin the night before.

Recovery begins before your head reaches the pillow.

SleepSync is made for the final part of the day, when screens and indoor lighting can make it harder to switch off. Its red lens is designed to reduce the blue and green light reaching your eyes as bedtime approaches.

An evening ritual

  • Reading before bed
  • Watching television
  • Late hotel arrivals
  • Travel and changing time zones
  • Slower evenings at home
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The science of SleepSync

Light is one of the signals that sets your body clock.

The human circadian system is especially responsive to shorter visible wavelengths. SleepSync uses a deep red lens to substantially reduce blue and green light reaching the eyes during the final part of the day.

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Short wavelengths matter

Controlled studies show that light in the blue portion of the spectrum can strongly influence melatonin suppression and alertness at night.

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Timing matters too

The effect of light depends on brightness, duration, timing and the individual. Glasses work best as one part of a consistent evening routine.

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Promising, not guaranteed

Trials of evening blue-blocking glasses report mixed results. Some show improvements in circadian timing or sleep measures, while others find smaller effects.

Read the supporting studies

The EverAmbr philosophy

It is not about doing more.
It is about living better.

Better focus. More meaningful movement. Time to explore. Space to recover. One connected rhythm, supported by eyewear designed for the way modern life is actually lived.

Find your place in the system

Choose the eyewear that fits your day.