Light & Migraines: The Connection
About 80% of migraine sufferers deal with photophobia, or extreme sensitivity to light. Specific wavelengths, high frequency blue and red/amber light, trigger this pain by activating retinal cells and melanopsin, sending amplified signals to the brain's pain centers. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29905657/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27190022/)
These retinal cells are very sensitive to white, blue, amber, and red light, which worsen headaches, while green light can provide a soothing relief.
How Our Glasses Work
60% of migraines are triggered by light sensitivity (Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27190022/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29905657/). If light sensitivity fuels your migraines, our glasses address the core issue: they block harmful wavelengths that overstimulate overstimulating retinal pathways and signalsignaling pain to your brain. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27190022/)
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The Relief: Green light counters this by calming the pathways, stimulating natural opioids like endorphins, and reversing hypersensitivity. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34157406/) Daily exposure can reduce headaches resulting from photophobia by up to 70%. (Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32903062/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/).
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Our Tech: Fovea Blue precision-tinted lenses block the majority of most harmful blue and red light rays spectrums, allowing harmonic green light through. This creates a calming visual field, which reduces photophobia, anxiety, and improves sleep, without the dimness or color distortion of standard sunglasses. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/)
Wear them daily or during challenging moments to deliver a natural "relief signal" straight to your brain.
Key Benefits
· Fewer Migraines: Fovea Blue™ glasses reduce migraine frequency by up to 60-70%. (Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32903062/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/ )
· Less Photophobia: They alleviate photophobia by minimizing light-triggered pain. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/ )
· Natural Pain Relief: The lenses provide natural pain relief by boosting endorphins and activating neurons. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34157406/ )
· Better Sleep & Mood: Proven to induce better sleep and mood through reduced anxiety and enhanced rest. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/)
· Daily Comfort: Fovea Blue™ glasses offer daily comfort, perfect for screen time, work, or outdoor activities.
Science-Backed Relief
Our glasses and recommended strategies are grounded in clinical studies on light therapy, nutrition, and more.
Green Light Therapy: Narrow-band green light exposure significantly cuts headache frequency, from 7.9 to 2.4 days in episodic migraine and 22.3 to 9.4 in chronic cases, while improving quality of life. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32903062/) It provides antinociception by engaging the endogenous opioid system at the spinal cord level. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34157406/) In open-label studies, it eases photophobia in 53% of attacks and anxiety in 34%, with better sleep reported. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37859647/) Migraine photophobia stems from cone-driven retinal pathways, where green light triggers less pain than other colors. (Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27190022/ And https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29905657/ )
Additional steps to reduce Migraines
Ketogenic Diet Support: Very low-calorie ketogenic diets reduce migraine attacks and medication use in some patients, which is linked to them switching the energy supply from sugar to ketones. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31357685/) They restore brain metabolism and sensitivity, which is offering an effective prophylaxis. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28527061/) Users report improved cognition, concentration, sleep, and reduced depressive symptoms. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38903620/) For drug-resistant cases, a modified Atkins ketogenic diet shows similar long-term effectiveness. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39770945/)
Magnesium Supplementation: Intravenous magnesium sulfate relieves acute migraine in many cases, while also being safe and efficient. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11251702/) Low brain levels of magnesium are common in migraineurs and may play a key role in attacks. It suggests patients should address potential deficiency. (Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2584000/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22426836/ )
Sleep's Role: Sleep restriction disrupts the immune and inflammatory functions. This heightens migraine risk and shows how essential it is to prioritize recovery (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21835655/ ).
Our Founder's Story
Our Founder, Karolina, oendured 30 migraines a month. By adopting a ketogenic diet, focusing on getting 8+ hours of sleep, supplementing magnesium, and using green light glasses daily, she achieved lasting relief.
Green-tinted glasses, which she has worn for 4 years, are her most treasured possession: she never leaves home without them.
Why PacifEyes?
Most “migraine technology” companies focus on creating pink-tented lenses that target blue light. This not only ignores the latest scientific research, but also distorts vision.
Studies show that during migraine attacks, red and amber lights trigger headaches in up to 80% of sufferers.( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27190022/ )
Our precision-tinted lenses go beyond the basics, blocking the majority of these harmful blue, red, and amber spectrums.
They transmit soothing green light, which calms overactive pathways, boosts endorphins, and reduces photophobia without distorting colors or dimming your view.
Try our glasses risk-free with our satisfaction guarantee—transform your routine and reclaim control. Consult a doctor before making changes.
This is not medical advice. This product does not replace doctor’s consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Results may vary.