In our progressively digitalised world, it’s hardly surprising that many of us are clocking up hours in a day glued to a screen. It’s been mooted that those working remotely, or in hybrid roles, could be accumulating as much as 11 hours of screen time daily, significantly heightening the risk of digital eye strain (DES).
The blue light radiating from our screens, coupled with fuzzier text due to features like night mode, can trigger symptoms such as eye fatigue, headaches and migraines, dry eyes and blurred vision. These symptoms can result in an average loss of 4.1 workdays annually.
Moreover, blue light can interfere with your brain’s melatonin production, making it more challenging to drift off when bedtime rolls around. Regrettably, night mode doesn’t offer much respite and does little to enhance sleep quality, reports Bristol Live.
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However, there’s a budget-friendly solution: Ocushield, a product you might recognise from BBC’s Dragons’ Den. The founders initially accepted a £75,000 offer from Peter Jones and Tej Lalvani in 2021 for 15% of the business – but later declined it after the business experienced a sales boom. They subsequently received a £1,000,000 investment from another investor a year later, according to Business Leader.
Currently, shoppers can get a 10% discount on all Ocushield screen protectors for iPhones, Macs and computer screens, with a generous 20% off when you buy three or more together. iPhone protectors begin from £31.50 and MacBook ones are £36, down from £49.99.
Ocushield Screen Protectors are currently 10% off
These filters attach to your screen, instantaneously diminishing the emanating blue light without distorting image quality or forcing your eyes to work harder to focus. The decrease in blue light mitigates fatigue, dryness, and headaches (associated with Digital Eye Strain), enhancing comfort during screen time, spurring productivity and lessening the risk of needing sick leave for DES-related issues.
Additionally, they aid in promoting better sleep by not hampering melatonin production, crucial for a restful night. Those in search of blue light shields can also find laptops option at Debenhams for £44.09, down from £48.99.
Or, there’s the InvisibleShield Glass XTR4 iPhone 16 Pro Max Screen Protector at Currys for £34.99. The blue light filter eliminates glares and reflections from your screen.
Ocushield’s range is medically endorsed by the FDA and MHRA, and though their glasses aren’t featured in the sale, they come highly recommended. Ocushield boasts a solid Trustpilot presence, with hundreds of reviews and an average score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 708 reviews to date.
A customer said: “A great product, scientifically proven to reduce blue light issues and ensure better sleep. Not the cheapest screen protector on the market by a long way, but it does so much more than just protect your screen from scratches/damage, it protects your eyes and helps you sleep better.”
Another added: “Good communication and will work with you on returns if necessary. Have screen protectors and they have proven to be easier on the eyes.”
One customer felt there was room for improvement, noting: “Ocushield’s video tutorials need an update. I don’t have the exact things in the video about laptop screens. This makes putting up the product more convoluted than it needs to be.”
A fourth commented: “This is my third purchase and every time I feel it helps tremendously, especially with my increasing use of tech products such as my iPhone and iPad.”
Shoppers can get a 10% discount, or 20% off when buying three or more items.
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