TheraSpecs® Company, the leading brand of therapeutically tinted glasses for migraine and light sensitivity, today announced multiple new product lines designed for a wide range of additional symptoms, conditions, and situations. As the first company to offer such a line direct to consumers, TheraSpecs is positioned to help millions with brain injuries, photosensitive epilepsy, insomnia, and computer headaches. "I started TheraSpecs in 2011 to help my wife and people like her with debilitating chronic migraine," said founder and CEO, Hart Shafer. "Along the way, I have spoken with thousands o ..read more

The effects that digital screens have on our eyes and brain can be vast, from instigating acute (and often temporary) pain for healthy people to aggravating light-sensitive conditions like migraine and post-concussion syndrome. Dry eye is another condition associated with light sensitivity and can be greatly impacted by screen time. We examine how screens can wreak havoc on those prone to dry eyes. How Do Screens and Screen Time Affect Dry Eye? Millions of people know what it feels like to have dry eyes after working too long on the computer and/or looking at a smartphone device. In fact, dry ..read more

For many, light sensitivity and photophobia does not just occur as an isolated symptom. It has been connected with other physical and sensory disturbances, such as dizziness, anxiety, and noise sensitivity (also known as phonophobia), among others. While you might not immediately associate them with one another, nausea can also co-occur with sensitivity to light. We explore how often it happens and the impact it can have on patients. Causes of Light Sensitivity with Nausea Many people who experience photophobia and nausea together have been diagnosed with an underlying condition that causes th ..read more

Our nation’s servicemen and women are an incredible source of inspiration for all of us here at TheraSpecs. The words "courage" and "sacrifice" come into sharp focus when we hear their stories, especially as they describe the dangers of combat and the health struggles that follow them home from the battlefield. So it is always special to help those in our military with light sensitivity better manage and relieve their symptoms. Danny wrote to us recently to share how TheraSpecs have improved his life. He has served in the military for 25 years within the special operations community and has be ..read more

Does looking at a smartphone screen or walking outside on a bright day initiate headache pain? Or have you been diagnosed with a type of migraine and find that light is bothersome? If so, then it may be the exposure to wavelengths of blue light that are the source of your symptoms, either directly or indirectly. Let’s take a closer look at the phenomenon of blue light-induced headaches and migraine attacks. How Blue Light Causes Headaches and Migraine Attacks There are several possible explanations for the impact of blue light on our eyes and brain. For a person with healthy eyes, blue light e ..read more

Light sensitivity and photophobia affects millions of people across the globe, and it can take a major toll on the professional lives and work experiences of those individuals too. Here, we explore the impact of light sensitivity in the workplace and identify accommodations that can help improve on-the-job outcomes for people with this symptom. The Impact of Light Sensitivity in the Workplace (Key Stats) When you are sensitive to light, particularly chronic and/or as a result of a condition, there is often no escape from the light-related threats in the world. Your workplace, whether it is an ..read more

Often called a cerebrovascular accident or, more bluntly, a “brain attack”, strokes represent a scary medical emergency. They feature symptoms that often develop without warning and that can become lifelong problems. Even so-called ministrokes, or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), pose a serious concern. Light sensitivity, also known as photophobia, has been identified as a regular symptom of strokes and ministrokes. We explore how people experience this sensitivity to their environment. Likelihood of Photophobia During and/or After Stroke With the prevalence of other physical complications ..read more

Many TheraSpecs customers come to us at a pivotal moment in the life cycle of their condition; they’re frustrated, scared, and often are quite literally in pain when they search for something—anything—that can give them relief. This is what Savannah was experiencing prior to learning of TheraSpecs as a resource for her light sensitivity. "I had an increase in migraines a few weeks leading up to my purchase," she said. "I was stressed, upset, and worried over the fact that they wouldn’t stop. I was stressed that I'd have to miss days at my new job." Savannah’s fears are completely understanda ..read more

Have you considered trying therapeutic migraine glasses to cut down on the harmful light that may be triggering your attacks? There’s plenty of clinical evidence to show that they work, and the experiences of real people who have tried TheraSpecs in particular show that they have the ability to deliver a life-changing impact. Below we’ve catalogued 26 reviews of TheraSpecs migraine glasses, highlighting the stories of patients, migraine and headache advocates, and leading experts. In addition, we have included how some of the most common types of migraine (migraine with aura, vestibular migrai ..read more

Stigma surrounds chronic illness, from the public comingling of migraine and “headache” terminology to the frequent dismissal of invisible symptoms. People with light sensitivity (photophobia) are not immune from experiencing its harmful effects, in large part because others can’t see the symptom nor fully understand its impact. This stigma surrounding the experiences and symptoms of light sensitivity often plays out in the language and conversation that we have with others. And even if unintentional, those without photophobia can perpetuate the negative perceptions and stereotypes that are at ..read more