Eye protection

Marshall ProtocolA curative medical treatment for chronic inflammatory disease. Based on the Marshall Pathogenesis. (MP) patients must protect their eyes from the effects of light both indoors and outdoors while they exhibit the symptoms of photosensitivityAbnormal sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights. Also referred to as "sun flare" or "light flare.". Eye protection options are summarized below.

NoIRsSpecial sunglasses worn by Marshall Protocol patients to block light. provide needed protection from infrared, ultraviolet, and blue light, as well as bright visible light. NoIRs are available in various styles, some of which are designed to fit over prescription glasses.

For those who do not wear prescription glasses and would like a more stylish pair of sunglasses than those available from NoIRSpecial sunglasses worn by Marshall Protocol patients to block light., Bolle, Julbo, Hidalgo and other brands offer stylish sunglasses with specifications very similar to the NoIR.

Prescription sunglasses are another eye protection option available to MP patients, however, those sunglasses must meet the specifications listed for NoIRs with respect to amount and types of light blocked.

Sunglasses review

I have always wanted to share more information on my experiences with sunglasses. Here is my opinion. If I had to only buy one pair, the clear winner for me from the below reviews are the Julbo Nomads. A combination I might do is the 2% lenses from NoIR in a Julbo Nomad frame; this could prove to be the best pair for me. The base curve on the lenses will fit into the Julbos. Base curve 8.

Julbo Nomad frames with Spectron 4 lenses (5% light allowed)
Where I Bought: I bought mine at REI, but there are a few online stores to get them cheaper, do some Googling :)
Specs: Block 95% of visible light, up to 70% IR from what I can find.
Comments:

• these provide the best fit to my face, and provide plastic side deflectors for peripheral vision.
• the lightest frame
• they do not slip easly, if ever
• all day comfort, I hardly notice I am wearing them most days
• I wear them inside, watching tv, using the computer, while at the office all day
• I wear them outside, for daytime driving, walking around, getting the mail, etc… I will wear them at night if I am not driving
• I am wearing them as I type this
• a darker lense could be needed on sun intense days outside
• more natural colors, as they do not block as much blue as NoIR

NoIR Style #35 frames, I will review the lenses separately
Where I Bought: NoIR Medical Comments:

• slip very easily, if I look down, I can expect them to slip down my nose
• they are noticable while wearing. I will get slight irritation where they rest on my ears
• they do no block as much light around my eyes, side, bottom, above, as the Julbos

NoIR 10% lenses with Style #35
Specs: Block 90% of visible light, all IR, blue light
Comments:

• I will wear these around the house when the lighting is too dark to use the Julbo Spectron 4s
• I test drove these for a 2 days at the office, same lighting conditions each day. and They do not provide as much relief as the Spectron 4 lenses

NoIR 40% lenses with Style #35
Specs: Block 60% of visible light, all IR, blue light
Comments:

• I have found these useful while driving at night to protect my eyes from oncoming headlights
• these stay in my car for night driving, clear winner for driving at night

Ray-ban RB3217 frames with B15 polarized lenses:
Where I Bought: Sunglass Hut (returned too)
Specs: Block 85% of visible light, not sure about other spectrum, lower IR than the others
Comments:

• I do not recommend these for the MP. They are ranked below the NoIR 10%. They do no block enough IR, and the polarized is a horrible choice for computer use. As LCD monitors do not mix well with polarization, depending on the tilt of the lense, they screen will go black.
• As a matter of fact, I had a heated discussion with a sales rep at sunglass hut about ray-ban, and the best they will do is block 85% of light, and not enough IR blocking. This is reasonable though, as they are tuned for a great optical experience, not for the MP :)
• Hands down best shades for fishing or golfing :), but not for MPers

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