Are Avulux Lenses Worn Full-Time or Only During Migraine Symptoms?

Avulux lenses are designed to reduce light-triggered migraine pain, but many patients are unsure how to use them effectively. Whether these lenses should be worn full-time or only during migraine symptoms depends on your migraine frequency, triggers, and daily light exposure. Knowing when to wear Avulux lenses can make a meaningful difference in migraine management.
 

What Are Avulux Lenses?

Avulux lenses are specialized migraine lenses designed to reduce light-triggered migraine pain. Unlike standard sunglasses or blue light filters, Avulux lenses selectively filter specific wavelengths of light that are known to activate migraine pathways in the brain - while still allowing comfortable, clear vision.

This means you can wear Avulux lenses indoors or outdoors without excessive darkening, making them practical for everyday activities like working or using digital screens.
 

When Should You Wear Avulux Lenses?

It’s important to wear Avulux lenses during activities that commonly trigger migraine attacks or light sensitivity, such as:

• Prolonged computer or laptop use
• Watching television
• Using a smartphone or tablet
• Exposure to harsh indoor lighting or fluorescent lights
• Bright outdoor conditions

Wearing your lenses during these situations can help prevent migraine pain from starting rather than trying to manage it after symptoms escalate.

Can You Wear Avulux Lenses Full-Time?

Yes, many patients benefit from wearing Avulux lenses full-time, especially if they experience frequent or chronic migraines.

You should consider wearing your Avulux glasses at all times, day or night, if you:

• Experience more than two migraine headaches per week
• Have migraines that last three hours or longer
• Have chronic migraine with frequent light sensitivity
• Find that light consistently triggers or worsens your symptoms

Full-time wear helps reduce cumulative light exposure and may decrease the frequency and severity of migraine attacks over time.
 

What If You Don’t Have Frequent Migraines?

If your migraines are occasional rather than chronic, you may not need to wear Avulux lenses all the time. In these cases, you should put on your migraine glasses as soon as you notice early warning signs, such as:

• The first sensation of migraine headache pain
• Visual disturbances or aura
• Facial tingling or numbness
• Eye strain or eye pain
• Increased sensitivity to light

Using Avulux lenses at the earliest stage may help prevent a full migraine episode or reduce how severe it becomes.
 

Take Control of Light-Triggered Migraines

Avulux lenses offer a flexible, effective solution for managing light-triggered migraines. Whether you wear them full-time or only during high-risk activities or early symptoms, the key is using them consistently based on your individual migraine patterns. With the right approach, Avulux lenses can help reduce light sensitivity, ease discomfort, and improve your overall quality of life.

Take control of your migraine symptoms with expert guidance from Roosevelt Vision. Schedule a consultation to explore Avulux lenses and create a personalized plan for migraine relief. Visit our office in Seattle, Washington, or call (206) 527-2987 to book an appointment today.