DR. ANDREW HUBERMAN
In collaboration with Dr. Andrew Huberman, leading performance eyewear brand ROKA has just released the ROKA x Huberman Wind Down™ Collection. This new line of blue light-blocking glasses is specifically designed to help you wind down at the end of the day, improving sleep quality and supporting overall mental and physical health.
Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, and host of the regularly ranked #1 health podcast, Huberman Lab. With a massive cult-like following, Huberman has established himself as a leading authority and advocate for optimal health practices, emphasizing the importance of ophthalmology and light in regulating the body’s sleep and awake cycles.
“One of the primary determinants of whether you feel really alert or sleepy is light — particularly light perceived by your eyes,” says Huberman. “The Wind Down glasses are designed to be worn specifically in the evening and at night when you want to relax, reducing the blue light inputs that contradict natural circadian rhythms and allowing you to transition to a calmer, sleep-ready state.”
As digital technology continues to permeate our lives, exposure to blue light from screens and artificial lighting can disrupt our circadian rhythms, leading to difficulties in falling asleep and maintaining a steady sleep pattern. Exposure to light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that influences sleep. Even dim light can interfere with a person’s circadian rhythm and melatonin secretion.
Not all colors of light have the same effect. Blue wavelengths — which are beneficial during daylight hours because they boost attention, reaction times, and mood — seem to be the most disruptive at night. And the proliferation of electronics with screens, as well as energy-efficient lighting, is increasing our exposure to blue wavelengths, especially after sundown. While light of any kind can suppress the secretion of melatonin, blue light at night does so more powerfully.
The ROKA x Huberman Wind Down™ Collection utilizes a red tinted lens to block specific wavelengths of blue and green light that activate the retinal ganglion cells in our eyes — cells that signal to your brain whether it’s time to be alert or to rest. The red tint also helps reduce cortisol stress hormone by muting the visual intensity of one’s surroundings, making it easier on the eyes.
High cortisol levels at night can lead to increased anxiety and disrupt sleep quality. The Wind Down glasses help to keep cortisol levels low in the evening, fostering a more relaxed state that is conducive to sleep.
The ROKA x Huberman Wind Down™ Collection is available for purchase on ROKA.com across a variety of ROKA’s most popular styles.
