MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 and Blue Light Screen Protector From Ocushield

[MacRumors]

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Ocushield to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone 15 and one of Ocushield's Blue Light Screen Protectors to go along with it.

Ocushield has a range of medically rated screen protectors that are designed for for the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Ocushield specializes in blue light reduction, so all of its screen protectors cut down on the amount of blue light that you're exposed to when using your devices.

Blue light can cause eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, fatigue, and blurry vision in some people, and it is hard to avoid between work on the computer and day-to-day iPhone and iPad usage. Blue light can also impact sleep because it affects the production of melatonin and your body doesn't naturally produce enough to tell you when to go to sleep.

Ocushield's iPhone Screen Protector comes in sizes that fit all devices dating back to the iPhone 5. It comes with a kit for cleaning the iPhone and an applicator tray for alignment purposes, both of which make for a no-flaw application process.

The iPad Screen Protector features a similar kit, and it is available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro, and iPad Air. Each one comes with a screen cleaner, tray for application, sticker to remove dust, and a cleaning cloth.

The blue light filters block up to 99 percent of UV and blue light emissions between 300-400nm, and up to 54 percent of harmful blue light between 400 to 470nm. Ocushield says that its iPhone and iPad screen protectors are meant to preserve the natural colors of the device for a clear picture.

The iPhone and iPad Screen Protectors are both made of thin, tempered glass, which also offer screen protection. They come with an anti-bacterial coating, oil resistance, and an anti-reflection coating that cuts down on fingerprints. Ocushield says that the screen protectors are able to prevent eye strain, improve sleep, and protect the eyes and skin from harmful blue light.

While the iPhone and iPad Screen Protectors are permanent and attach with no-damage adhesive, Ocushield's MacBook Anti-Blue Light Filter works a little differently. Apple does not recommend closing a MacBook with a screen protector attached, so the Blue Light Filter for Mac is removable.

It adheres using silicone or magnets depending on your Mac model, and it can be put on when you're using your Mac and then taken off when you need to close the display. It offers the same blue light protection as the iPhone and iPad Screen Protectors, but it also has a built-in privacy filter. When attached, the display of a Mac viewed from the side is near black, preserving privacy. It also has an anti-bacterial coating and an anti-glare coating that cut down on glare and reflections.

Ocushield recently acquired EyeJust, a company that creates blue light blocking glasses, so it is expanding its product lineup with stylish glasses that will work for all devices, and improving its presence in the United States (it is based in the UK).

It is worth noting that Apple has added built-in blue light reduction features to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Night Shift, but the functionality only works at night. It also has a greater impact on color accuracy because it uses display color temperature for blocking blue light. Ocushield also has a wider feature set, including anti-drop protection for the iPhone and side-angle viewing restrictions on the Mac, plus glare reduction across all devices. To celebrate spring, Ocushield has a 15 percent discount on all products right now with the promo code BLOOM2024.

We have an iPhone 15 and Ocushield Screen Protector for a MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

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The contest will run from today (April 26) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on May 3. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after May 3 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.

Article Link: MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 and Blue Light Screen Protector From Ocushield

 

[jocamero]

Night Shift works great in my experience. 🤔

 

[The Apple Bitch]

Night Shift, but the functionality only works at night

No, that is wrong, it works 23:59 hours and minutes per day if you schedule it to. (I have not found any working animations with improves on the last minute though (iPhone))

 

[Apple_Robert]

Very nice giveaway. Thanks, MR.

 

[ghanwani]

Are the protectors glossy or matte? I think I should get one for my iPhone even though I have night shift on all the time.

 

[appleguy123]

If you can see the color blue from the screen, it's self evidently not blocking blue light. To not impact the circadian rhythm and affect sleep like this product claims, it would need to be orange tinted. I don't trust the clear blue blocking screens to do anything and wear true blue blocking safety glasses when using lights and screens at night.

You can see blue blocking tints rated using a spectroscope for circadian light reduction and all the ones that do anything meaningful are orange colored. https://optimizeyourbiology.com/blue-blocker-database

 

[AgentOSX]

Blue light issues are a myth. Pop culture nonsense.

 

[iamsikora]

That looks like the Chick-fila logo lol 🤭

 

[DhruvinPatel]

If you can see the color blue from the screen, it's self evidently not blocking blue light. To not impact the circadian rhythm and affect sleep like this product claims, it would need to be orange tinted. I don't trust the clear blue blocking screens to do anything and wear true blue blocking safety glasses when using lights and screens at night.

You can see blue blocking tints rated using a spectroscope for circadian light reduction and all the ones that do anything meaningful are orange colored. https://optimizeyourbiology.com/blue-blocker-database

Hey @appleguy123, I'm Dhruvin, the founder of Ocushield 👋
Our screen protectors are meticulously crafted by qualified optometrists who possess a deep understanding of the effects of blue light on eye health. Our protectors are medically rated by the FDA and MHRA, having undergone rigorous testing to block up to 100% of harmful UV and blue light emissions between 300-400nm, along with effectively blocking up to 54% of harmful blue light between 400-470nm.

Contrary to the common belief that blue light blockers must be orange-tinted, Ocushield adopts a different approach. We prioritise maintaining true colours and visual clarity while still providing solid protection. The technology we use filters out harmful blue light without distorting the overall colour spectrum, ensuring that users can enjoy true colours while benefitting from blue light reduction.

While orange-tinted glasses are effective for blocking blue light, they can significantly alter the viewing experience. Our aim is to strike a balance between protection and comfort. They provide meaningful protection without compromising the ability to see true colours, enhancing eye comfort during extended screen time without sacrificing visual quality.

I hope this helps, and I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have 😃

 

[DhruvinPatel]

Blue light issues are a myth. Pop culture nonsense.

Hey @AgentOSX, I'm Dhruvin, founder of Ocushield 👋

Studies have shown that certain wavelengths of blue light can impact our sleep patterns and overall eye health. While it's true that not all blue light is bad i.e. natural blue light from the sun, prolonged exposure, especially at night and to artificial blue light, can have effects on our circadian rhythm as well as increase risk of eye issues such as age related macular degeneration. So, while it might seem like pop culture chatter, there's real science behind the concerns. I'd be happy to share some research papers with you if you were interested?

I hope that helps, and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! 😃

 

[Graphate]

Hey, I'm Dhruvin, founder of Ocushield! 😄 While Night Shift/Mode is a great feature on modern devices, it has been shown to only block up 54% of harmful blue light. Our Ocushield screen protecters filter up to 100% of harmful blue light, all while maintaining the true colours of your screens. Night shift does tend to give off an orange hue which does alter the visuals you see on your screen. Happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Do you mean NightShift blocks 54% of visible blue light, and Ocushield blocks 100% of UVA/B light?

I suppose for Ocushield filtering 100% of sub-400nm wavelength to mean anything, I would like to know: How much UVA/B light does a typical iPhone produce, and how much of that light escapes through the CeramicShield into one's eye? Is it greater than 0%?

and up to 54 percent of harmful blue light between 400 to 470nm.

To that end... how does that compare from any ordinary glass?

What is the anti-bacterial coating Ocushield features?

Are there any chemicals in the PFAS family used or added to this product?

Also, overall it feels a little [sleazy/overhyped] that you're advertising that your company is "medically rated" and FDA registered. Is FDA registration simply providing your name and address? What is the medical rate Ocushield got?

 

[HalFried]

Yes blue light can affect the sleep patterns of some people. Personally, I've never had issues when reading on my iPad while in bed. Usually don't last more than 15 minutes before shutting it off and falling into a sound sleep.
If one is having issues then buying these blue light shielding products may be helpful. Or they may not really be helpful at all. Have studies been conducted substantiating the claims of those selling these products?

This article claims that at leas some products don't work at least in regard to eyestrain:

Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to vision researcher Mark Rosenfield about the efficacy of blue light-blocking glasses.

www.npr.org

 

[cocky jeremy]

Hey, I'm Dhruvin, founder of Ocushield! 😄 While Night Shift/Mode is a great feature on modern devices, it has been shown to only block up 54% of harmful blue light. Our Ocushield screen protecters filter up to 100% of harmful blue light, all while maintaining the true colours of your screens. Night shift does tend to give off an orange hue which does alter the visuals you see on your screen. Happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Does it give a yellow'ish tint to the screen?

 

[SPACEKOT]

No need to exclude the Quebec Province anymore. I've been told that the Rules and Law has changed. We're good to go now.

 

[mister salty]

You can also just dial down the blue spectrum in Accessibility settings:

 

[GUNSTAR1]

42$ for a screen protector. Yikes!..

 

[dlopan]

42.00? No, it's insane and a all out ripoff

 

[delsoul]

I really wish Apple let us permanently keep the night mode on instead of constantly having to manually turn it back on everyday.

 

[Westside guy]

Blue light issues are a myth. Pop culture nonsense.

A myth. MYTH!

Yeth?

 

[PolkaGuy6000]

"Our protectors are medically rated by the FDA"

What on earth does that mean? This all sounds like a scam.

 

[PolkaGuy6000]

I did some additional research. At a minimum, this company is illegally using FDA registration.

"Firms that misleadingly display certificates alongside information about and photos of a device for sale in the United States to imply review or approval by FDA of the device misbrand the device in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." Source: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices...dical-devices-how-do-i-know-what-fda-approved

This calls into question MacRumors journalistic integrity in supporting a company like this.

 

[NorCalLights]

I suppose for Ocushield filtering 100% of sub-400nm wavelength to mean anything, I would like to know: How much UVA/B light does a typical iPhone produce, and how much of that light escapes through the CeramicShield into one's eye? Is it greater than 0%?

Yeah...that's the real question isn't it? The answer is the iPhone screens generate a negligible amount of energy in the 300-400nm range. So even if this product blocks 100% of this "harmful" range, it doesn't much matter if the iPhone screen isn't putting out much of anything for it to block.

And no, light in the 400 to 470nm range is not "harmful"

And no, there's no way to filter light in the 400 to 470nm range without affecting the colors on the screen. That's a ridiculous claim. It won't do anything that Nightshift doesn't already do.

This product, like all "blue light blocking" products, is garbage.

 

[NorCalLights]

I'd be happy to share some research papers with you if you were interested?

Please do provide us with research papers that show iPhone screens produce enough "harmful blue light" to cause an increase of eye issues such as age related macular degeneration.

And please provide us with research papers that show that there's a difference between "harmful" blue light and "natural blue light from the sun".

 

[DhruvinPatel]

Yes blue light can affect the sleep patterns of some people. Personally, I've never had issues when reading on my iPad while in bed. Usually don't last more than 15 minutes before shutting it off and falling into a sound sleep.
If one is having issues then buying these blue light shielding products may be helpful. Or they may not really be helpful at all. Have studies been conducted substantiating the claims of those selling these products?

This article claims that at leas some products don't work at least in regard to eyestrain:

Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to vision researcher Mark Rosenfield about the efficacy of blue light-blocking glasses.

www.npr.org

Hey @HalFried, I'm Dhruvin, the founder of Ocushield!

It's great to hear that you haven't experienced sleep disruptions from using your iPad before bed. Everyone's sensitivity to blue light varies, and short exposure times like yours might not cause noticeable issues for some. However, for those who do experience sleep disturbances or eye strain from screen use, blue light shielding products can be extremely beneficial.

As for the effectiveness of these products, we understand the importance of substantiating claims with research. We have conducted and compiled studies that support the benefits of blue light shielding in reducing eye strain and improving sleep quality. If you're interested, we'd be happy to share these research papers with you.

Ocushield are committed to providing effective solutions based on scientific evidence to help users protect their eyes and improve their overall well-being.

I hope this helps!

 

[DhruvinPatel]

Does it give a yellow'ish tint to the screen?

Hey @cocky jeremy 👋 Ocushield screen protectors do not give off a yellow'ish tint to the screen. They have been designed to allow you to see all of the true colours your screen intends to show, all while protecting from harmful blue light!