The TrueBlue Science
Dr. James Gallas
CEO and founder of Photoprotective Technologies.
Dr. Gallas is a true “Visionary”, and scientific pioneer. The industry recognizes him as a gifted scientist, specializing in the physics of light, and he is a highly successful entrepreneur.
Scientists at PPT have developed patented technological methodology to synthesize and chemically adapt Melanin, so that it can be incorporated for photoprotection (protection from the damaging effects of sunlight and artificial light sources) using naturally occurring polymers as paradigms.
The Solution
Melanin
Patents Based on Nature
Artificial Blue Light
Natural Blue Light
TrueBlue Lens Solutions – Tailored to Solving Specific Needs
Designed for Blue Light protection, this is a lens and not a coating.
Based on two of the human bodies own defense mechanisms, the lens incorporates synthetic Melanin sourced from the Patented processes. Combined together and isolated in polycarbonate, the lenses are second to none in the vision industry.
Since both Melanin and OLP® selectively limit the amount of Blue Light that reaches the retina, they are a defense mechanism that aids in protecting the retina from degeneration .
Exclusive to TrueBlue, this technology in plano lenses offer indoor solutions for artificial Blue Light and outdoor solutions for natural Blue Light with the following benefits:
- Superior Protection
- Improves Contrast
- Maintains Color Balance
- Reduces Both Glare and Veiled Glare
- Improves Visual Acuity
Melanin
Nature’s primary pigment for photo-protection from sunlight damage. Produced by our bodies and deposited in our skin and eyes, Melanin acts as a natural defense against the negative impact of sunlight, particularly dangerous Blue Light.
Until recently, this higher energy visible light has been overlooked by science and industry for its damaging effects to both skin and to the eyes. Melanin is the natural filter to aid in protecting humans from sunlight damage.
Blue Light that passes through the lens of the eye is scattered within the eye cavity resulting in the phenomenon of “Veiled Glare” which is a contributor to vision fatigue. Blue Light in the eye is naturally absorbed by the Melanin that resides in the retina pigment epithelium (RPE) and the outer choroid layer, both located behind the retina to protect the macula. While Melanin is concentrated at the back of the eye to protect the Retina and Choroid, it diminishes as we age.
Patents Based On Nature
Dr. Gallas has produced the next generation of his foundational Melanin technology, advancing the light filtration properties beyond just Blue Light to address the range of High Energy Visible Light (HEVL).
A unique feature of Dr. Gallas’ technology is that HEVL is filtered selectively, instead of being blocked. The significance of filtering means that colors are viewed in balance.
Dr. Gallas has formulated solutions addressing Eye Protection Factor (EPF), Glare Protection Factor (GPF), and Melatonin Protection Factor (MPF®) with Patents.
Artificial Blue Light – Damage Prevention
The MOLP lens helps in preventing eye damage, specifically to the front or lens of the eye, and the back or retina of the eye. The protective benefits are two-fold:
Photo-Stress Reduction
By reducing reflected light or glare, there is less stress as light passes through the lens of the eye. This reduces Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain associated with artificial Blue Light produced from: televisions, computer monitors, tablet computers, smartphones, and high energy efficient lighting.
Retinal protection
The second, yet just as important protective benefit of the TrueBlue lens, is effective filtration of Blue Light damage on the retina. The use of eyewear with TrueBlue aids in preventing retinal tissue damage by filtering out the harmful portion of the Blue Light spectrum.
Artificial Blue Light – Sleep Protection
One solution to the problem of HEVL-based suppression of melatonin during extensive exposure to artificial Blue Light (e.g. computer monitors), is the use of filters that block all of the HEV light. However, this solution is undesirable because it will result in a loss of color perception and temporary color blindness – thus introducing an additional loss of performance.
The TrueBlue lens has a patented filtration of artificial Blue Light so that it will not suppress Melatonin production and allow for the circadian rhythm and sleep/wake cycle to be more balanced, than would be the case if the lenses were not worn.
Protection and Performance Enhancement
Sunlight is the natural source of Blue Light. When the sun is high in the sky, the shorter wavelengths, primarily blue, strike air molecules in the upper atmosphere and scatter around, explaining why the sky looks blue. However this Blue Light causes vision fatigue, affects performance, and ultimately damages vision.
TrueBlue outdoor sun lenses offer the highest quality polarized filter with Melanin injected into the polycarbonate lens material. Polycarbonate blocks Ultraviolet light and is shatterproof. All of our outdoor lenses adhere to all international standards for outdoor light filtration and physical protection including ANSI, EN/CE, AS-NZS.
In addition to superior filtration, the lenses are scratch resistant and coated with premium reflection and interference coatings, as well as hydro/oleo phobic coatings to repel water, oil and dust.
This unique filtration of the light spectrum reduces vision stress and human performance is improved; because, how you see determines how you perform.