Some people use a fan or white noise to help them fall asleep, while others rely on prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids. Still, others approach a better night’s sleep by limiting caffeine and other stimulants. Of course, many people use a combination of these methods. But how many people think wearing “sunglasses” helps them get a better night’s sleep?

We’re not just talking about any pair of sunglasses, though. Sure, you can wear your everyday sunglasses to help darken a room and maybe take a nap, but they don’t do much to help you fall asleep any typical night of the week. Moreover, they won’t help with sleep disturbances such as noise, schedule changes, and insomnia.

NoIR BluGard Nighttime Eyewear promises to not only help you fall asleep faster but also to help those with irregular schedules and problems with insomnia to get better quality sleep. Consider the following facts to help understand how NoIR BluGard eyewear accomplishes these claims:

  • The orange lens blocks 100% of blue light and allows melatonin production to happen as it should.
  • Blue light from devices like smartphones, computers, tablets, and TVs disrupts melatonin production.
  • Melatonin comes from the pineal gland in the brain and helps us fall and stay asleep after the sun goes down.

Other Options & Research

Some more common alternatives to using NoIR Nighttime Eyewear are wearing glasses with yellow lenses, eliminating time in front of screens at least two hours before bedtime, and taking melatonin supplements.

Man Watching TV

Unfortunately, yellow lenses only partially block blue light and also actually brighten vision, which is, of course, counterproductive to feeling sleepy. Second, as most of us readily admit, eliminating ALL screen time in the few hours before bed regularly won’t happen for most people even if we know it will help us fall asleep more quickly. Finally, many people prefer not to take supplements or struggle to remember doing so regularly.

Approximately 1/4 of the adult population has sleeping problems, and many of those struggle to fall and stay asleep. The National Sleep Foundation says insomnia often results in daytime symptoms like fatigue, trouble concentrating, and mood disturbances. Unfortunately, science has not entirely confirmed that orange lenses block blue light to the point of being a solution for insomnia. (Note: Many other options touted for aiding a good night’s sleep are not entirely proved or disproved by science.)

User Reviews

With no definitive research yet to prove or disprove their effectiveness, we must rely on individuals who have tried the glasses as our primary authoritative source. After using the NoIR BluGard for just a couple of nights, one user noticed a definite increase in drowsiness before heading to bed. She said she “definitely felt more sleepy and was able to fall asleep several minutes after getting into bed.” 

Other users confirm this, including those interviewed by Alex Orlov for Lifestyle. They said wearing glasses with an amber lens two hours before bedtime is “like a peaceful knockout” when falling asleep and that “it’s harder to fall asleep” when the glasses aren’t worn.

The downside to wearing NoIR Blugard eyewear? Wearing glasses with orange lenses a few hours before bed initially feels strange and looks a bit odd. Yet, anyone who has lain awake after going to bed wondering if they’ll ever fall asleep will tell you that these minor issues pale compared to the benefits of natural sleepiness to help you fall asleep faster.

BluGard Nighttime Eyewear

NoIR BluGard Options

NoIR BluGard offers five style options:

Still Skeptical?

With prices well under $30, the glasses are worth trying if falling asleep quickly is a significant issue for you.

For additional options to help with insomnia, which can be especially troublesome with the ever-changing schedule of many business travelers, check out the article 10 Travel Gadgets to Help You Sleep. This list not only features the NoIR BluGard but also provides additional items that may help you get a better night’s sleep, whether at home or while traveling.