Featured Ambassador: Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.
Meet Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.
“Research is telling us that poor sleep is associated with an elevated risk for pretty much every modern-day disease. From neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction. So prioritizing sleep by paying attention to light exposure is a simple yet powerful tool for us to really optimize our long-term health. This is why every evening around 7 PM I throw on my Ra Optics blue-light blockers.”
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Meet Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.
“Research is telling us that poor sleep is associated with an elevated risk for pretty much every modern-day disease. From neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction. So prioritizing sleep by paying attention to light exposure is a simple yet powerful tool for us to really optimize our long-term health. This is why every evening around 7 PM I throw on my Ra Optics blue-light blockers.”
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How does Light
Affect your Health?
and how Ra Optics can help..
Blue Light Tricks The Brain
Modern, man-made light sources have been able to isolate certain wavelengths of light, and utilize blue wavelengths to stimulate the brain and body for activity, effectively “force-stressing” people into more work and productivity, by affecting our hormones and neurotransmitters — in the workplace or at school, for example. [25][26]
Near-infrared light, which is always present in large quantities in sunlight, naturally counter-balances the damaging effects of high-energy blue light. Many modern light sources, in order to be more energy efficient, have completely eliminated near-infrared light, because it is believed to be “wasted energy”. Therefore, modern light sources lack near-infrared light, causing the blue light that they emit to be very detrimental to the health of our eyes, cells, brain, and body as whole.
Blue Light Tricks The Brain
Modern, man-made light sources have been able to isolate certain wavelengths of light, and utilize blue wavelengths to stimulate the brain and body for activity, effectively “force-stressing” people into more work and productivity, by affecting our hormones and neurotransmitters — in the workplace or at school, for example. [1][2]
At night, blue light tricks the brain into thinking that it is daytime, when it is not. It causes the brain to halt the natural secretion of melatonin -- which is a hormone that prepares our brain and body for sleep, when light (especially blue light) is no longer present in the environment. Sleep quality will be impaired, and you can become restless, waking up during the night, and wake up the next day without optimal energy.
Protect Your Circadian Rhyhthm
Circadian rhythms are a set of physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes that occur within a 24-hour cycle. These inherent patterns are predominantly influenced by light and darkness and impact a wide range of organisms, including humans. [3][4]
‘Circa’ is Latin for “approximately”, and ‘dies’ means “a day”; therefore, circadian means “approximately a day”. Researchers recently discovered that we we possess internal cycles that follow almost exactly the length of a day, hence this name.
In 2017, the Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythms. [5]
They discovered that the primary driver of the circadian rhythm is light. Which makes sense, considering that a day is created by one full rotation of the earth around its own axis, and the most significant change in the environment during this period is the shift between the presence and absence of daylight.
Circadian Rhyhtms
Circadian rhythms are a set of physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes that occur within a 24-hour cycle. These inherent patterns are predominantly influenced by light and darkness and impact a wide range of organisms, including humans. [3][4]
‘Circa’ is Latin for “approximately”, and ‘dies’ means “a day”; therefore, circadian means “approximately a day”. Researchers recently discovered that we we possess internal cycles that follow almost exactly the length of a day, hence this name.
In 2017, the Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythms. [5]
They discovered that the primary driver of the circadian rhythm is light. Which makes sense, considering that a day is created by one full rotation of the earth around its own axis, and the most significant change in the environment during this period is the shift between the presence and absence of daylight.
Circadian Rhyhtm
Circadian rhythms are a set of physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes that occur within a 24-hour cycle. These inherent patterns are predominantly influenced by light and darkness and impact a wide range of organisms, including humans. [3][4]
‘Circa’ is Latin for “approximately”, and ‘dies’ means “a day”; therefore, circadian means “approximately a day”. Researchers recently discovered that we we possess internal cycles that follow almost exactly the length of a day, hence this name.
In 2017, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythms. [5]
The Benefits of wearing Ra Optics
Feel better
Leave behind eye strain, headaches, afternoon fatigue and feel your mind relax.
Protect your eyes
Constant exposure to blue light could damage retinal cells and cause vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration
Sleep better
Experience deep relaxation, ease falling asleep, and a new level of sleep and rejuvenation.
"If you would come to my house after 7 PM, you would see me with these blue-blocking glasses on. My husband thinks it’s hysterical and my kids think it’s funny, but I see it as a teaching opportunity to talk to them about doing things that are positive for our health in a simple way. It’s worth it because I prevent blue light exposure from suppressing my melatonin, which I need for optimal sleep. Hopefully, this also inspires my family to pay attention to light and sleep, and the importance of robust sleep hygiene for health."
Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.
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Science & Style
From Science to Style
We started with science and then made it stylish. Our glasses have been developed with leaders of photoscience, neuroscience, and optics. They are infused with pigments that have been tested and retested for effectiveness
Endorsed by Leading Health & Wellness Experts
PAUL CHEK
The "Godfather" of Modern Holistic Health and Fitness
BEN GREENFIELD
America's Top Personal Trainer and New York Times Bestselling Author of "Beyond Training"
DARIN OLIEN
Superfood Hunter and Creator of #1 Netflix Series "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron
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How Ra Optics Daylight
Lenses Work
Wear your yellow Daylight Lenses to block harmful blue light from fluorescent bulbs, LED’s, and screens during the day, whether at school, at work, or at home.
🟡 No more eyestrain
🟡 No more headaches
🟡 No more fatigue
🟡 More energy throughout the day
🟡 Feeling more relaxed
🟡 No afternoon crash
How Ra Optics Daylight Lenses Work
Wear your yellow Daylight Lenses to block harmful blue light from fluorescent bulbs, LED’s, and screens during the day, whether at school, at work, or at home.
How Ra Optics Daylight Lenses Work
Wear your yellow Daylight Lenses to block harmful blue light from fluorescent bulbs, LED’s, and screens during the day, whether at school, at work, or at home.
The Benefits
🟡 No more eyestrain
🟡 No more headaches
🟡 No more fatigue
🟡 More energy throughout the day
🟡 Feeling more relaxed
🟡 No afternoon crash
How Ra Optics Sunset
Lenses Work
Wear your red Sunset Lenses from sunset to sleep to block sleep-disrupting blue light, re-align your body’s rhythm with nature, and get the best sleep of your life.
🔴 Relax naturally in the evening
🔴 Fall asleep more easily
🔴 Sleep more deeply
🔴 Wake up with more energy
🔴 Feel better overall
How Ra Optics Sunset Lenses Work
Wear your red Sunset Lenses from sunset to sleep to block sleep-disrupting blue light, re-align your body’s rhythm with nature, and get the best sleep of your life.
The Benefits
🔴 Relax naturally in the evening
🔴 Fall asleep more easily
🔴 Sleep more deeply
🔴 Wake up with more energy
🔴 Feel better overall
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Change your Light, Change your Life
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the right pair?
We know that having a pair of glasses that look good and are comfortable is extremely important to you. Please see our size guide for a few simple tricks to get the perfect size and style.
If for whatever reason you are not happy, Any purchase has a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you need another size, we will be happy to assist.
How do I use my Ra Optics?
- Wear your Ra Optics Daylight Lenses to block harmful blue light from fluorescent bulbs, LED’s, and screens during the day, whether at school, at work, or at home.
- Wear your Ra Optics Sunset Lenses from sunset to sleep to block sleep-disrupting blue light, re-align your body’s rhythm with nature, and get the best sleep of your life.
- You will also receive a brochure with instructions on how to use your Ra Optics.
How can blue light be harmful to my health?
Light is a spectrum of colors with each color being of a differing amount of energy and wavelength. Red light at one end, with longer wavelengths and less energy and blue light at the other, with high energy and shorter wavelengths.
Sunlight, contains all the colors of the visible spectrum in balance, and was our only source of light, until humans invented artificial light - oil lamps, the lightbulb, computers etc. Today in our digital world we are exposed to light on a constant basis, much of it the artificial blue light emitted by devices and light bulbs. Its cumulative effect is having negative impacts on our health, from disturbing our sleep to harming our eyes.
Can I exchange my glasses if I don't like them?
Absolutely! If you reside within the U.S.A. we even offer free shipping, returns and exchanges.
How long does it take to start seeing benefits?
In most cases, it takes about two weeks for your eyes to adjust and for you to start seeing the full benefits of our lenses.
How much is shipping?
We offer free shipping and free returns within the USA. The costs for international orders depends on the geolocation and order value.
How exactly do Ra Optics lenses work?
Ra Optics lenses are embedded with advanced pigment technology that absorbs the specific, harmful wavelengths of light that we want to protect from.
So, light comes into the lens, and just as melanin in human skin absorbs high-energy radiation to prevent us from sunburning, our lenses absorb high-energy blue light wavelengths, which can cause ocular damage, sleep disruption, and negatively impact health.
Since blue light increases the production of harmful free radical molecules (reactive oxygen species, i.e., ROS), blocking this blue light naturally reduces the production of these molecules, allowing retinal cells and the entire eyes to regenerate and to function more optimally.
At night, additionally, blue light has been clearly demonstrated to suppress the body's natural production of melatonin—the body's sleep hormone—which is crucial for cellular repair and a variety of anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and disease prevention processes.
By simply blocking this blue light, we are able to both protect retinal health, and, in the evenings, support the body's natural secretion of melatonin. During the day, this means reduced or even eliminated eyestrain, headaches, and fatigue; a more balanced state, and naturally increased energy levels, focus and productivity. In the evening, this means relaxing naturally without the need for external substances; falling asleep more easily, sleeping more deeply, and waking up with more energy in the morning, ready to take on the day.
What is your return policy?
We also offer a 30-day money-back-guarantee. After tens of thousands of glasses sold we are very confident that our glasses make a positive impact on people's health. If you are not completely satisfied with your order, you can return your glasses within 30-days from the day your glasses were delivered. No questions asked! Additionally, we will even cover the costs for returning the product(s).