#fl-41

[deputyrook]

I haven’t posted selfies in a while but fun update I wear rose-coloured fl-41 migraine glasses now 24/7. And holy shit do they work. I cannot believe what a drastic reduction in headaches and migraines I’ve had since I started wearing these. 1000/10 genuine life changing purchase.

[wisecolorfire-blog]

Photophobia Glasses with FL-41 filter

Are you sensitive to light? Do you suffer with: Migraine headaches Blepharospasm Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) Sensitivity to fluorescent lighting Motion sickness Nighttime driving discomfort People who suffer from Photophobia (sensitivity to light) can get relief wearing the right frame and lens combination. Simply blocking more light by using darker and darker lenses isn’t the answer. It can actually make your vision worst as light levels get less so does the quality of your vision. Research back in the 1990s by Birmingham University found that by using certain filters in glasses they could dramatically reduce the risk of triggering patients migraine headaches, blepharospasm, light-triggered seizures and CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). After extensive testing, the filter used was given the code FL-41. The filter works by blocking certain colours in the colour spectrum. We use to same the same filter as used in the research. The frame also plays an important role, we prefer to use wrap-around design frames that follow the contour of your head. The frames we use have thick side arms to ensure no light can pass through the side of the frame. The lenses have both UVA & UVB filters, colour FL-41 When treating any medical condition we would always recommend you seek the advice of your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) or GP before you make a purchase.   Useful links FL-41 range of glasses Lens categories Photophobia The FL-41 filter Sjögren’s Syndrome Blepharitis Visit our Manchester showroom Read the full article

[radioactivwonderland]

Sooo

Been doing some research on ways to lessen my migraines or at least to better my relationship with light.

And I've stumbled upon FL-41 filtered glasses. They are literal rose colored glasses. Now, the science sounds somewhat legit, filtering out blue light and such.

But I can't seem to find any testimonials of people, only some vague references about a study that they didn't link.

Oh well.

My sleepy thoughts for tonight

[annikalita]

Migraine and FL-41 Glasses

“The brightest light casts the darkest shadow.” 

― Jess C. Scott, The Darker Side of Life

Most migraineurs would agree with this quote. Bright light during a migraine? May as well stick a screwdriver in my eye socket. Dark shadow is right! Bright lights make my pain much worse during a migraine, and have also seemed to trigger migraines for me. In my obsessive dedicated search for migraine relief, I learned about specially tinted glasses that have been shown in actual studies (here and here) to benefit migraineurs or others with photophobia. The secret is FL-41, a rosy or boysenberry-ish shade.

Currently, two companies are selling FL-41 glasses to the public: Axon Optics and Theraspecs. Both companies offer multiple options: frames with non-prescription lenses for those blessed with normal vision; frames made to fit over prescription glasses; and custom-made glasses with your prescription.

Both companies recommend buying a pair of their ready-made glasses before investing in a pair of custom ones. They offer generous return policies so you can give the glasses a good try. I bought a pair of fit-over glasses from each company to test.

Both pairs of fit-over glasses are one-size-fits-most, which means they are HUGE and exceedingly dorky-looking. It’s a testament to my desperation that I actually wore these for multiple days at work, despite being very self-conscious about it (Theraspecs pictured below).

I tried the Axon Optics glasses first. I love the tint; it casts a rosy glow over the world. The tint is very noticeable, but does not look like a weird color.

The Theraspecs glasses (below) are much more orange. They make the world look more orange, and the first things anyone who looks at you will notice is that you are wearing orange glasses.

Here’s what the lenses look like looking through them (Axon above, Theraspecs below):

I found that I quickly adjusted to the tint of both the glasses, so colors generally didn’t look wrong or strange. Both were very soothing to look through, and when I took them off during a migraine, I felt like my brain winced in pain. However, I don’t think they made a significant impact on my headaches. The week I was trialling them was the worst headache week I’ve experienced yet - a coincidence, I’m sure.

If I didn’t wear prescription glasses, I would probably buy a pair of ready-made FL-41 glasses, which will set you back around $100 - $150. But since prescription glasses are so expensive - progressive glasses like I need typically run $400 to $600 - I don’t think the investment is worth it. I will still have the test glasses for a few more weeks, so I could change my mind, but so far I don’t seem to be one of the lucky people for whom the glasses make a significant difference.

[annikalita]

Trialing my new Theraspecs at work. Co-workers have been very sympathetic. I feel very self-conscious wearing them, though. #migraine