MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia, April 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovation in eyeglass lens technology allows optometry clinic in Maple Ridge the ability to help patients block damaging blue light and reduce future vision problems.

Maple Ridge Eye Care recently announced that they would start fitting patients with HOYA Recharge lenses to help combat future vision problems. This new coating technology works to filter out blue light—also referred to as high-energy visible light (HEV)—which has been linked to serious issues with eyesight as patients age.

"Most people know that UV rays are harmful to their vision, but what they don't consider is the amount of time they are spending in front of a computer screen," explains Dr. M. Hurlbert, an optometrist at Maple Ridge Eye Care. "Every time you look at your laptop, tablet or smartphone, you are exposing yourself to HEV light. This chronic exposure can contribute to digital eye strain and could have potentially adverse long-term effects on eye health."

According to experts, there are two types of blue light that people should be concerned with. The "good" light isn't harmful and doesn't cause vision problems. The "bad" blue light—often associated with LED screens and even light bulbs—casts a different glow that can negatively affect vision.

The special design of these lenses helps filter out the backlighting commonly found with most modern tech devices, which ultimately eliminates glare and makes reading easier. Many people have also discovered that the Recharge lens helps reduce headaches, blurry vision, and other related issues.

According to the team at Maple Ridge Eye Care, there's one other side benefit to the coating—the lenses have a high level of scratch-resistance. "From what our patients have told us, they really like this lens. Not only does it offer protection for their vision, it’s also working out from a practical standpoint," continues Dr. Hurlbert.

Obtaining the lenses isn't difficult, either. The coating is simply added to a new pair of eyeglasses in the same fashion as those that offer UV-resistance. Patients can simply ask their eye care provider for the HOYA product when ordering.

"With so many people spending so much time on their digital devices every day, we’re happy to offer our patients an additional level of protection for their vision with these new blue light filtering lenses," says Dr. Hurlbert.

For more information on how to obtain HOYA Recharge lenses, please contact the team at Maple Ridge Eye Care by calling 604-463-4469 or visit their website at http://mapleridgeeyecare.ca/.

About Maple Ridge Eye Care

For over sixty years, Maple Ridge Eye Care has provided British Columbia patients with a full range of eye health services, including preventative care and vision correction. In addition, they strive to provide top-notch customer service and thorough eye health examinations.

Maple Ridge Eye Care, 604-463-4469