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Discover Relief with Avulux Migraine Glasses: A Breakthrough in Light Sensitivity Management

Living with migraines and light sensitivity can significantly impact your daily life, making even simple tasks challenging. For decades, individuals have sought solutions to alleviate these symptoms, often turning to FL-41 glasses. However, recent advancements in lens technology have led to a revolutionary breakthrough in managing light sensitivity and migraine pain: Avulux Migraine Glasses.

Understanding the Limitations of FL-41 Glasses

FL-41 lenses, originating in the 1980s, were primarily designed to address light sensitivity caused by flickering fluorescent lights. While these lenses have been available for years, they lack clinical evidence demonstrating their effectiveness in providing relief during migraine attacks. Moreover, FL-41 lenses predominantly target blue light, overlooking the impact of other wavelengths, such as amber and red, which can also exacerbate migraine symptoms. With the rise of new light sources like LED and digital screens, the inadequacy of FL-41 lenses in addressing modern light sensitivity challenges has become increasingly apparent.

A Paradigm Shift in Light Management

In contrast, Avulux Migraine Glasses represent a cutting-edge approach to managing light sensitivity and migraine pain. Developed based on extensive research conducted over the past decade, Avulux lenses precisely filter harmful wavelengths of light while allowing soothing green light to pass through. Clinical studies, including research conducted at Harvard, have demonstrated the efficacy of Avulux in alleviating migraine symptoms by targeting a broader spectrum of light triggers.

The Science Behind Avulux

Recent scientific findings have highlighted the role of specific light wavelengths in triggering and exacerbating migraine attacks. Avulux lenses are engineered to address these findings, providing targeted relief to individuals with light sensitivity. By absorbing up to 97% of harmful blue, amber, and red light, Avulux glasses offer unparalleled protection while minimizing color distortion and preserving visual clarity.

The Avulux Advantage

What sets Avulux apart is its evidence-based approach and patented precision lens technology. Unlike traditional FL-41 lenses or generic blue light blockers, Avulux Migraine Glasses have undergone rigorous clinical testing, achieving both clinical and statistical significance in reducing migraine pain and photophobia.

Empowering Individuals to Seize the Day

Avulux Migraine Glasses empower individuals to reclaim control over their lives, enabling them to face the light with confidence and comfort. Whether indoors or outdoors, during migraine attacks or as a preventative measure, Avulux offers a portable solution to manage light sensitivity effectively.

Experience the Avulux Difference

Ready to experience relief from migraines and light sensitivity? Contact our office today to learn more and schedule an appointment. As one of the first authorized Avulux providers in Virginia, we’re dedicated to providing you with the solution to your light sensitivity problem.

Avulux: Bringing Light Relief to Your World.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 703-260-9280 or Book Online

Written by Dr. Emily Ngo Chen, O.D.

Dr. Emily Ngo Chen completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL, before earning her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her dedication to eye care is evident through her passion for providing comprehensive services to families, with a focus on treating dry eyes and managing myopia.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Chen values spending quality time with her family and her corgi and yorkie. Her interests include watching Anime and K-dramas. Dr. Chen is able to conduct an eye exam in Spanish, and is fluent in Vietnamese.

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