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It's not just that we are staring at our screens for too long, but there is physical harm happening to our eyes from blue tints in digital devices.

As an editor, I spend pretty much my entire day staring at a computer screen. And no, I'm not just "being dramatic."

Every day for roughly nine hours straight, I gaze deeply into a monitor while either writing, editing, or scanning articles carefully for tiny errors in punctuation. It can be exhausting on the eyes to have a job that is entirely dependent on screens. At one point, I was getting migraines nearly every day — an issue a Google search told me was probably due to the blue light emanating from my computer.

Shortly after figuring this out, I decided to take advantage of a pitch I had received from EyeBuyDirect (one of my favorite eyewear startups) about a new lens coating they offered that featured "digital screen protection." It promised to deflect blue light away from the eyes in order to prevent computer headaches, which seemed too good to be true for someone who had been suffering from them for so long.

• Stylish prescription eyewear can be costly and inaccessible, especially if you don't have vision insurance.
• EyeBuyDirect's is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand that makes prescription glasses and sunglasses that are both stylish and affordable, with prices starting at just $6.
• I own several pairs of glasses from the brand and I find them to be high-quality, durable, and easy to order.

Here at Brit + Co, we are all about trying new things. And when it comes to refining our own personal styles, we’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks. In addition to combing fashion influencer ‘grams and trend reports on the daily, we also turn to our in-house fashionistas to learn how to be creative, experimental, and fearless in our exploration of personal style. In our second series installment, we’re pleased to introduce you to Natasha Thomas, Brit + Co’s Community Manager and trendy risk-taker. Tash’s signature style ranges from sexy stilettos to cozy kicks, and everything in between, and we couldn’t wait to find out exactly what item she (and everyone else) has been loving the most lately.

EyeBuy Direct deja vu sunglasses

Glasses are like shoes —they need to be changed to fit the weather, outfit and mood. These semi-transparent tortoiseshell frames from EyeBuy Direct are giving a bit of Hollywood glam but also a bit of practicality, since they can be returned within two weeks if not a good fit.

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These vintage-looking red frames add the right amount of color to any look.

These fashion-forward frames are anything but nerdy.

You need these glasses!

What if we’d tell you that there’s a pair of glasses which protects your eyes from the incoming harmful effects of a digital screen?

We’ve tested the EyeBuyDirect ’s digital screen protector glasses and have to admit they are amazing. We’ve chosen Miss. Aurora, Prism and Aura because of their minimalist and clean look.

This winter, show off your personality with stylish, but still weather-appropriate, outfits that correspond with your zodiac sign. Since holiday season is just around the corner, maybe even start a wish list with some of these items?

Your phone most likely has a nighttime dimming mode, while apps like f.lux do the same on your computer at a pre-set time every night. If you wear glasses, get a pair of blue-light filtering specs—EyeBuyDirect keeps a stylish supply with a “Digital Screen Protection” option that filters the harmful lights—which should send you to bed sans sleeping pill for once and for all.

EyeBuyDirect offers a special patented lens called EBDBLUE which is infused with blue cut technology and covered by enhanced UV-protective, anti-scratch, and anti-reflective coatings. Plus, frames start as low as $6.

Sleep, much like water, is an essential ingredient for staying alive. But, much in the way soda does little to act as a hydrating drink, staring at computer and phone screens all day doesn’t help us sleep.

...Rounding out my bag, I keep Charlotte Tilbury's "Cheek to Chic" blush for an instant pop of color, and her "Rock 'N Kohl" eyeliner, Giorgio Armani's Rouge Ecstasy lipsick in 104 (it's the best neutral lip color I've found in a long time) and a pair of Eyebuydirect sunnies.

Something about a cute new pair of frames paired with an oversize knit just screams cozy chic to me. Maybe because it should go hand-in-hand with a steaming mug of tea and huge pile of blankets to dive into.

EyeBuyDirect offers thousands of frames in a variety of colors and materials that are cute AF and won’t cost a fortune. Even their premium brand, RFLKT, is affordable, with frames starting at $70. RFLKT offers lenses with UV protection that are both lightweight and shatter-resistant.

When you're a millennial in 2016, you spend a lot of time staring at screens. When you're a millennial who also happens to be a digital editor in 2016, you spend pretty much all of your waking hours (and some of your half awake hours) staring at screens.

If no one knows what this means, WHY IS IT A DRESS CODE? Should you find yourself in the company of people who toss "business casual" around like it is not a fallacy, stay squarely in your lane with a drape-y shirt and dark pants but not so squarely that your top can't double as pajamas, the trousers can't unbutton into kick flares, and the accessories can't signal to the only other cool person there that you both need to leave immediately.

Being a human in 2016 means that—in addition to being constantly bombarded with Kardashian-related news and hearing the word "millennial" 12 times a day—there's a good chance you spend most of your day staring at a screen.

So when I had a desk-side meeting with EyeBuyDirect recently, I figured the company’s product would be helpful to me only in the sense that I’d be able to recommend it to readers with prescriptions. Little did I know that as I write this very article I’d have a pair of frames on my face.

Take a deep breath. Can you smell that? A slight crispness in the air, followed by a touch of jasmine that’s ever so sweet after the rain. Yup. Spring is on its way, and even though we’ve lost an hour, we’re gaining all that serotonin...

EyeBuyDirect was founded in 2005 with the belief that everyone has a right to proper vision. They produce eyeglass frames, sunglasses, and two types of protective glasses for extended screen time. I fit in the latter group.

Gift cute accessories to your friends. Kara shares, “I never remember the little details that make an outfit. I love it when friends help me out with a belt, necklace, or scarf.” Or send a pair of super-stylish and affordable specs from EyeBuyDirect (prescription lenses start at $6!). Its EBDBLUE line (starting at $40) turns glasses into a digital screen shield that protects eyes from that infamous blue light that messes with our mood and sleep cycles.