SomniLight FAQ
My SomniLight glasses/lamp has absolutely changed my life! Where can I share my experiences and give hope to others suffering from this same condition?
If your life has been improved by our products, please help us spread the word by sharing your story both online and in person. Here are a few online communities whose readers would be incredibly grateful to hear your success story. They are also great places to trade tips and advice!
Migraine Communities:
Migraine.com Forums
Patient.info Migraine Forums
Sleep Disorder Communities:
Psychforums.com Insomnia Forum
eHealthforum.com Sleep Disorders Forum
In addition, please tell your doctor about the improvements you’ve experienced from SomniLight lenses and lamps!
What if my SomniLight Migraine Glasses or Sleep Lamps don’t work for me?
We stand behind our products 100%, though we recognize that everyone’s physiology is unique. If you are not 100% satisfied with your results, simply return the products for a full refund—no questions asked. For more information, see Shipping and Returns.
Will SomniLight Migraine Lenses fit over my prescription glasses?
Because lens glare from Rx glasses is a particularly common migraine trigger, we offer specially designed fit-over migraine sunglasses as well as fit-over amber night shift glasses.
What if my glasses are too tight?
One excellent trick to fix tight frames is to warm them with either a hair dryer or warm water while gently stretching them at the arm or hinge. This infographic explains the process in more detail: http://www.zennioptical.com/how-to-adjust-your-eyeglasses
How do SomniLight Red Migraine Glasses compare to an fl-41 tint?
The Fl-41 tint is a rose or light red tint commonly used to prevent migraines and eye strain. Our red migraine glasses are essentially a stronger version of fl-41 tinted migraine glasses. While fl-41 blocks around 80% of blue wavelengths, SomniLight red migraine glasses block 99% of blue wavelengths, offering even stronger protection to photophobia sufferers vulnerable to blue light. For this reason, many of our customers have reported even more relief from our stronger tinted glasses than from fl-41 tints. See customer reviews here.
What's the difference between polarized glasses and precision tinted ophthalmic glasses?
Polarized glasses filter out vertical light while letting horizontal light pass through. This is primarily to reduce glare. Because glare is often a trigger for migraines, some migraine sufferers find polarized lenses helpful in cutting down migraine frequency.
Precision tinted opthalmic glasses filter out specific wavelengths (colors) of light, all wavelengths shorter than red, in this case. Many who suffer from migraines and photophobia are particularly irritated by certain wavelengths of light, especially blue light. Our red precision tinted lenses filter out 99% of blue wavelengths, drastically reducing both the number and intensity of photophobic migraines for sufferers averse to blue light.
There is also some evidence that certain wavelengths in isolation (red in one study, green in another) can actually reduce the duration of the headaches themselves.
We've received many, many amazing reviews from migraineurs on our particular red tint. Everyone's neurology is unique, however, and some migraine sufferers find more relief from various other precision tints (amber, green, brown). However, the majority of successful studies have used rose or red tints, which is why we promote red as the most likely candidate for migraine relief among the widest number of migraineurs. For more information, read our research summary on Migraine Relief Glasses.
Will using amber sleep lamps or wearing amber glasses alone help me sleep better?
The answer depends very much on the nature of your sleep disorder. Certain sleep disorders, such as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, are caused primarily by late night exposure to blue light. Other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, have very little to do with light exposure. However, normal room lighting has been shown to discourage melatonin production in 98% of individuals. Though not all melatonin deficiencies result in a sleep disorder, melatonin deficiencies can also contribute to a wide range of health problems. For more information, see these articles on: Night Shift Glasses, Bipolar Insomnia, ADHD Insomnia, and Melatonin and Cancer.
In any case, avoiding blue light at night is only one aspect (though a crucial part) of sleep hygiene. Learn more about sleep hygiene and other habits for healthy sleep here: 5 Habits to Improve Your Sleep.
Will SomniLight red migraine glasses help with other kinds of Headache?
Blue light has been demonstrated to be the primary culprit in eye strain and photophobia. Blocking blue light can significantly reduce eye strain. Blue Blocking Migraine Glasses have been demonstrated to prevent and alleviate photophobia, ocular migraines, optical migraines, and migraines both with and without accompanying auras. However, red lenses have not been proven effective on common headaches, known medically as tension headaches. For more information, see our article: Photophobia and Migraine Glasses.
What kinds of sleep disorders will SomniLight's Amber Sleep Glasses improve?
Blue-blocking amber glasses have been proven effective at treating ADHD Insomnia, Blue Light Insomnia, Bipolar Insomnia, and Shift Work Sleep Disorder.
What's the difference between standard blue blocking glasses and SomniLight's Amber Sleep Glasses?
Most blue light blocking glasses filter out between 50% and 90% of blue wavelengths, while SomniLight Amber Sleep Glasses filter out over 99% of blue wavelengths, providing even more protection to allow for healthy melatonin production. For more information read our research summary: Night Shift Glasses, Melatonin, and Blue Light.
What's the difference between SomniLight Sleep Lamps and SomniLight Nursery Lamps?
Both SomniLight Amber Sleep Lamp and SomniLight Amber Nursery Lamp feature the same high quality native amber LEDs , the primary difference being the instructions included with each lamp. The sleep lamp includes instructions related to adult sleep disorders, while the nursery lamp includes instructions for healthy infant sleep.
Will I eventually need to buy replacement bulbs for the amber lights in my amber LED book light, amber reading light, or nursery lamp?
Nope! All of our lighting products use native amber miniature LEDs, which have an estimated lifespan of 25,000 hours (compared to the 1200 hour lifespan of an incandescent bulb).
Do you sell amber LED light bulbs?
Yes! We offer 7w, 9w, and 11w Amber native LED bulbs, roughly equivalent to 40w, 60w, and 75w incandescent light output.
If your life has been improved by our products, please help us spread the word by sharing your story both online and in person. Here are a few online communities whose readers would be incredibly grateful to hear your success story. They are also great places to trade tips and advice!
Migraine Communities:
Migraine.com Forums
Patient.info Migraine Forums
Sleep Disorder Communities:
Psychforums.com Insomnia Forum
eHealthforum.com Sleep Disorders Forum
In addition, please tell your doctor about the improvements you’ve experienced from SomniLight lenses and lamps!
What if my SomniLight Migraine Glasses or Sleep Lamps don’t work for me?
We stand behind our products 100%, though we recognize that everyone’s physiology is unique. If you are not 100% satisfied with your results, simply return the products for a full refund—no questions asked. For more information, see Shipping and Returns.
Will SomniLight Migraine Lenses fit over my prescription glasses?
Because lens glare from Rx glasses is a particularly common migraine trigger, we offer specially designed fit-over migraine sunglasses as well as fit-over amber night shift glasses.
What if my glasses are too tight?
One excellent trick to fix tight frames is to warm them with either a hair dryer or warm water while gently stretching them at the arm or hinge. This infographic explains the process in more detail: http://www.zennioptical.com/how-to-adjust-your-eyeglasses
How do SomniLight Red Migraine Glasses compare to an fl-41 tint?
The Fl-41 tint is a rose or light red tint commonly used to prevent migraines and eye strain. Our red migraine glasses are essentially a stronger version of fl-41 tinted migraine glasses. While fl-41 blocks around 80% of blue wavelengths, SomniLight red migraine glasses block 99% of blue wavelengths, offering even stronger protection to photophobia sufferers vulnerable to blue light. For this reason, many of our customers have reported even more relief from our stronger tinted glasses than from fl-41 tints. See customer reviews here.
What's the difference between polarized glasses and precision tinted ophthalmic glasses?
Polarized glasses filter out vertical light while letting horizontal light pass through. This is primarily to reduce glare. Because glare is often a trigger for migraines, some migraine sufferers find polarized lenses helpful in cutting down migraine frequency.
Precision tinted opthalmic glasses filter out specific wavelengths (colors) of light, all wavelengths shorter than red, in this case. Many who suffer from migraines and photophobia are particularly irritated by certain wavelengths of light, especially blue light. Our red precision tinted lenses filter out 99% of blue wavelengths, drastically reducing both the number and intensity of photophobic migraines for sufferers averse to blue light.
There is also some evidence that certain wavelengths in isolation (red in one study, green in another) can actually reduce the duration of the headaches themselves.
We've received many, many amazing reviews from migraineurs on our particular red tint. Everyone's neurology is unique, however, and some migraine sufferers find more relief from various other precision tints (amber, green, brown). However, the majority of successful studies have used rose or red tints, which is why we promote red as the most likely candidate for migraine relief among the widest number of migraineurs. For more information, read our research summary on Migraine Relief Glasses.
Will using amber sleep lamps or wearing amber glasses alone help me sleep better?
The answer depends very much on the nature of your sleep disorder. Certain sleep disorders, such as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, are caused primarily by late night exposure to blue light. Other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, have very little to do with light exposure. However, normal room lighting has been shown to discourage melatonin production in 98% of individuals. Though not all melatonin deficiencies result in a sleep disorder, melatonin deficiencies can also contribute to a wide range of health problems. For more information, see these articles on: Night Shift Glasses, Bipolar Insomnia, ADHD Insomnia, and Melatonin and Cancer.
In any case, avoiding blue light at night is only one aspect (though a crucial part) of sleep hygiene. Learn more about sleep hygiene and other habits for healthy sleep here: 5 Habits to Improve Your Sleep.
Will SomniLight red migraine glasses help with other kinds of Headache?
Blue light has been demonstrated to be the primary culprit in eye strain and photophobia. Blocking blue light can significantly reduce eye strain. Blue Blocking Migraine Glasses have been demonstrated to prevent and alleviate photophobia, ocular migraines, optical migraines, and migraines both with and without accompanying auras. However, red lenses have not been proven effective on common headaches, known medically as tension headaches. For more information, see our article: Photophobia and Migraine Glasses.
What kinds of sleep disorders will SomniLight's Amber Sleep Glasses improve?
Blue-blocking amber glasses have been proven effective at treating ADHD Insomnia, Blue Light Insomnia, Bipolar Insomnia, and Shift Work Sleep Disorder.
What's the difference between standard blue blocking glasses and SomniLight's Amber Sleep Glasses?
Most blue light blocking glasses filter out between 50% and 90% of blue wavelengths, while SomniLight Amber Sleep Glasses filter out over 99% of blue wavelengths, providing even more protection to allow for healthy melatonin production. For more information read our research summary: Night Shift Glasses, Melatonin, and Blue Light.
What's the difference between SomniLight Sleep Lamps and SomniLight Nursery Lamps?
Both SomniLight Amber Sleep Lamp and SomniLight Amber Nursery Lamp feature the same high quality native amber LEDs , the primary difference being the instructions included with each lamp. The sleep lamp includes instructions related to adult sleep disorders, while the nursery lamp includes instructions for healthy infant sleep.
Will I eventually need to buy replacement bulbs for the amber lights in my amber LED book light, amber reading light, or nursery lamp?
Nope! All of our lighting products use native amber miniature LEDs, which have an estimated lifespan of 25,000 hours (compared to the 1200 hour lifespan of an incandescent bulb).
Do you sell amber LED light bulbs?
Yes! We offer 7w, 9w, and 11w Amber native LED bulbs, roughly equivalent to 40w, 60w, and 75w incandescent light output.