One of the most common symptoms of migraines is photophobia, or hypersensitivity to light.
About 80 percent of people with migraines have photophobia, according to theAmerican Academy of Opthalmology.
Onestudylooked at a group of children who wore either FL-41 or generic blue-tinted eyewear for four months.
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FL-41 tinted lenses can be used for indoor glasses, sunglasses, and prescription lenses.
Wraparound frames can shield your eyes from the effects of light on your peripheral vision as well.
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