The way we work is changing rapidly due to advances in technology. From the moment we wake up, to arriving at the workplace, then relaxing at home, much of our time is spent surrounded by or using screens.

All these devices emit blue light, which can put our eyes under pressure. This can lead to side effects like fatigue, headaches, dry eyes, neck pain, blurred and double vision. Overexposure to blue light-emitting products can have an incredible negative effect on sleep also, which can ultimately make the average workday even more of a struggle.

We know that too much screen time isn’t good for us, and recently many smart phone manufacturers have introduced screen-tracking functions and apps, to help us become more mindful. However, Barner, a Barcelona-based accessories company, has another solution.

Barner was founded in 2017 by Edu and Ray, two tech workers who were having a hard time coping with long hours spent in front of screens. It started as a Kickstarter campaign, offering glasses that block out blue light, the kind emitted by digital devices. Today, Barner’s glasses offer a wearable solution to the problem of constant screen time that could well protect millions of eyes around the world from blue light overexposure.

As well as protecting eyes from strain associated with blue light, the glasses are designed to fight fatigue from long hours at a computer. When using screens, it's important to take care of your eyes with movement and breaks too – try following the guidelines below for a quick eye break.