HAWTHORNE, N.Y.—Digital Eye Lab, a division of ABB Optical Group, is launching bluDEFENSE, a new anti-reflective coating under the lab’s propriety Claris brand.

“Many patients aren’t aware of the possible hazards of digital eye strain, especially considering the number of hours they spend on smartphones, tablets and computers,” said Scott Pearl, managing director of Digital Eye Lab. “All patients would benefit from our exclusive bluDEFENSE technology.”

Digital Eye Lab reports that bluDEFENSE allows only beneficial blue light to pass through the lens, while harmful blue light and UV light are reflected away from the eye. The coating further protects the eyes from harmful HEV light by reducing backside reflection. Other benefits include the decrease of scatter and glare for better vision and clarity, and the relief from digital eye strain, eye fatigue and headaches for comfort while maintaining a transparent lens.

According to The Vision Council’s 2015 Digital Eye Strain Report, nearly one-third of adults spend more than half of their waking hours using a digital device, and more than 70 percent of adults are unaware of the potential dangers of blue light to the eyes. Exposure to blue light has been associated with dry and irritated eyes, blurred vision, headaches, difficulty focusing and pain to the neck and shoulders.

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