Do I Really Need LED Glasses For My Grow Room?

If you have a growing room and buying LED glasses isn’t at the top of your ‘to-do’ list, then it really should be. After all, you only get one pair of eyes and if you don’t take the necessary precautions, you can end up with permanent damage being caused.

Essentially, when you go into a grow room that’s lit with grow lights, you’re exposing your eyes to an intense light that occupies a very narrow spectrum, whereas we’re used to a wide spectrum in our normal, daily lives. 

There’s a reason why we all squint when we come into this kind of light, as it’s great for growing, but not for the health of your eyes. Your squinting is your body’s way of telling you that it’s not happy and that you need to do something about it or get out of the room!

Basic Sunglasses Won’t Work

So, it would be logical perhaps for some people to think that a regular pair of sunglasses would do the job just as well as a pair of LED glasses, however, they’re not suitable for a couple of reasons. The first is that any squinting relief you get is immediately negated by the shading of the sunglasses.

So, you end up still straining and the fact that this shading stops you from seeing the precise color of any plants you’re growing, means that you’re very likely to miss any symptoms of pests or any type of deficiency that your plants might have.

Characteristics To Look For In LED Glasses 

Ok, so we’ve determined that the proper glasses should be used and when you’re shopping for yours, you need to make sure that your grow room glasses provide sufficient UV protection against what are quite harmful rays of lights. 

It’s also recommended that you take the grow lights you’re using into consideration, as certain types of grow light will give off different spectrums of light. The glasses that you ultimately go for will need to compensate for whatever light hues are present. 

You’ll also need to ensure that the glasses that you opt for have color correction technology included, as it’s vital that you’re able to pick up small issues with the plant genus you’re growing before they develop and turn into big ones. 

Get The Right Glasses & Your Eyes Will Love You For It!

There’s more to consider when buying your protective glasses, but we’ve covered the basics that will keep your eyes safe and healthy. The other factors you need to think about are durability, affordability, style and comfort. They’re important factors to consider, but getting these choices wrong won’t usually result in eye damage.

So, there you have it – yes, you absolutely do need proper LED glasses if you’re intending to spend prolonged periods in a grow room, as it’s all about the protection you’ll get and the visibility that they offer – sunglasses just don’t offer what you need. Not wearing anything is a no-no in a grow-room, as you’ll soon find yourself in increasing visual discomfort.

Get the right pair and you’ll know the instant you put them on and use them for their intended purpose. All other non-safety aspects are frankly secondary.