NeuroVisual Medicine · Specialty Lenses
Avulux.
Avulux is the world's most advanced migraine and light sensitivity lens. Using precision multi-band filtering technology, Avulux selectively blocks the specific wavelengths of light that trigger migraine — without the dark tinting that makes most migraine glasses impractical for everyday wear.
Regulatory Status
FDA granted De Novo classification to Avulux under DEN250026. Avulux is an over-the-counter Class I medical device.
Indication: Avulux is an over-the-counter Class I medical device indicated to decrease the impact of light sensitivity in patients diagnosed with episodic migraine who are 12 years of age and older. It is intended to be used alongside, not instead of, usual care. Its use should not alter medication usage or other usual care.
The Science of Light and Migraine
Why Light
Triggers Migraine.
Light sensitivity affects approximately 80% of migraine sufferers and is one of the most common and debilitating features of the condition. Research has identified that specific wavelengths of light — particularly in the red, amber, and blue portions of the visible spectrum — are disproportionately responsible for triggering and worsening migraine attacks.
These wavelengths activate intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) — specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that connect directly to pain-processing centers in the brain. When these cells are overstimulated by triggering wavelengths, they amplify the migraine pain signal and worsen photophobia.
Conversely, research from Harvard Medical School found that a narrow band of green light actually reduces migraine pain and is soothing to the nervous system. This discovery formed the scientific foundation for Avulux: block the harmful wavelengths, allow the beneficial green wavelengths through.
Avulux lenses are engineered to achieve precisely this — filtering out over 97% of the red, amber, and blue wavelengths that trigger migraine while transmitting over 70% of the green wavelengths that calm the nervous system.
Common Light Triggers
Avulux is designed to help patients manage these common light-triggered migraine and photophobia situations:
of migraine-triggering red, amber, and blue light wavelengths are filtered by Avulux lenses — while over 70% of soothing green wavelengths pass through.
Who It Helps
Who Can Benefit
from Avulux?
Migraine Sufferers
Avulux was developed specifically for people who experience light-triggered migraines. Clinical studies show significant reductions in migraine frequency and severity with consistent use.
Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)
Patients with chronic photophobia — whether from migraine, concussion, dry eye, or other conditions — often find that Avulux allows them to function comfortably in environments that previously caused significant distress.
Post-Concussion Patients
Light sensitivity is one of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. Avulux lenses help manage this symptom while the nervous system heals, allowing patients to return to normal activities sooner.
BVD Patients with Light Sensitivity
Many patients with Binocular Vision Dysfunction also experience significant light sensitivity. Avulux can be prescribed alongside BVD prism lenses or NeuroLens to address both the alignment component and the light sensitivity component of their condition.
Clinical Differentiation
How Avulux Is Different
from Other Lenses.
Unlike other "migraine" or "neurological" lenses, Avulux is the only clinically proven lens for migraine light sensitivity. Avulux has commissioned two independent clinical trials, including a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing Avulux lenses against clear lenses in subjects with episodic migraine.
This is one of the main reasons we carry Avulux at Trendsetter Eyewear. We trust Avulux to help our patients manage the impact of light on their lives.
Lens Options
Available With or Without
Your Prescription.
Experience Avulux and get the look you want by choosing from our wide selection of frames. Avulux is available with or without vision correction — and now also as a Chemistre clip-on for patients who prefer to keep their existing glasses.
Indicated For
Avulux is indicated for people age 12 and older who have been diagnosed with episodic migraine and experience light sensitivity.
Start by speaking to your eye doctor. We are trained professionals who can identify whether Avulux would be an appropriate part of your migraine toolkit.
New Format Available
Avulux Now Available as a
Chemistre Clip.
Avulux is now available in a Chemistre clip-on format — bringing the same precision multi-band filtering technology to patients who want to use their existing prescription glasses rather than purchasing a dedicated Avulux frame.
The Chemistre clip attaches securely over your current glasses and can be flipped up or removed entirely when you step out of a triggering environment. It is available in multiple sizes to fit a wide range of frame widths, and works with single vision, progressive, and bifocal wearers.
Keep Your Existing Glasses
No need to purchase a separate prescription pair. The Chemistre clip fits directly over your current frames, so you get the full Avulux filtering benefit without replacing glasses you already love.
Easy On and Off
Clip it on when you enter a triggering environment — a casino, a grocery store, a bright office — and flip it up or remove it when you don't need it. No separate case required.
Multiple Sizes
Chemistre clips are available in multiple widths to fit a broad range of frame sizes. Dr. Payne will help you identify the right size for your current frames at your consultation.
Works With Progressives and Bifocals
Progressive and bifocal wearers who cannot easily transition to a new Avulux prescription pair will find the Chemistre clip a practical alternative — the same Avulux filter, over the lenses you already wear.
The Chemistre clip delivers the identical Avulux precision multi-band filter as the full lens format. The filtering performance is the same — the difference is purely in how the lens is worn.
Certified Provider
Dr. Payne Is a
Trained Avulux Provider.
Avulux providers are eye care professionals who have completed training in Avulux lens technology and the clinical management of light-triggered migraine and photophobia. Dr. Payne is one of a select group of providers in the Las Vegas area offering Avulux to patients.
As both a NeuroVisual Medicine advanced care trained optometrist and a trained Avulux provider, Dr. Payne is uniquely positioned to evaluate patients whose symptoms involve both eye misalignment and light sensitivity — conditions that frequently co-occur and are often misdiagnosed or undertreated.
If you suffer from migraines, chronic light sensitivity, or post-concussion photophobia, an Avulux consultation with Dr. Payne at Trendsetter Eyewear in Summerlin may offer the relief you have been searching for.
Certified Avulux Provider
Trained in Avulux lens technology and the clinical management of light-triggered migraine and photophobia.
NeuroVisual Medicine Specialist
Combines Avulux expertise with NeuroVisual Medicine training to address the full spectrum of vision-related neurological symptoms.
Full Format Options
Avulux available in prescription, non-prescription, and Chemistre clip-on — and can be combined with NeuroLens or BVD prism correction when indicated.
Common Questions
Avulux
FAQ.
How is Avulux different from standard tinted or migraine glasses?
Most tinted lenses — including FL-41 rose-tinted lenses — work by broadly reducing the amount of light that reaches the eye. This helps with light sensitivity but also significantly reduces the clarity and color accuracy of vision. Avulux uses a precision multi-band filter that selectively blocks only the specific wavelengths of light (red, amber, and blue) that trigger migraine and photophobia, while allowing the green wavelengths that are soothing to the nervous system to pass through. The result is meaningful protection without the significant darkening of standard tinted lenses.
Can Avulux be made in my prescription?
Yes. Avulux lenses are available in prescription form, including single vision, progressive, and readers. They can also be made as non-prescription lenses for patients who do not require vision correction. Dr. Payne will incorporate your full prescription into your Avulux lenses. Avulux is also now available as a Chemistre clip-on, which fits over your existing prescription glasses without requiring a new Rx.
Can I wear Avulux indoors?
Yes — and this is one of the key advantages of Avulux over standard dark tinted lenses. Because Avulux selectively filters specific wavelengths rather than broadly reducing light transmission, the lenses are light enough to wear comfortably indoors. Many patients wear them throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Will Avulux prevent all migraines?
Avulux is designed to reduce the frequency and severity of light-triggered migraines, not to eliminate all migraines. Migraine is a complex neurological condition with multiple triggers. Avulux addresses the light sensitivity component specifically. Many patients find that managing light triggers with Avulux significantly reduces their overall migraine burden, particularly when combined with other treatments.
Can Avulux be combined with NeuroLens or BVD prism lenses?
Yes. Dr. Payne can prescribe Avulux filtering in combination with NeuroLens contoured prism or BVD micro-prism correction. For patients whose symptoms include both eye misalignment and light sensitivity, a combined approach often produces the best outcomes.
How long does it take to notice results?
Many patients notice a reduction in light-triggered discomfort immediately upon wearing Avulux lenses. Reduction in migraine frequency typically becomes apparent over the first several weeks of consistent wear, as the cumulative effect of reduced light triggering takes hold.
Does insurance cover Avulux?
Avulux lenses are not typically covered by vision insurance plans such as VSP or EyeMed. The lens technology is a specialty optical product and falls outside standard vision benefit coverage. If you have a vision plan, it may cover a portion of the frame cost. Avulux is also not covered by medical insurance as a standalone item. Dr. Payne's team can help you understand what your specific plan covers at the time of your consultation.
Can Avulux help with post-concussion light sensitivity?
Yes. Light sensitivity (photophobia) is one of the most common and persistent symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, and many post-concussion patients find Avulux helpful for managing it. While Avulux is FDA-cleared specifically for episodic migraine, the underlying mechanism — filtering the wavelengths that activate the photosensitive pathway — is relevant to post-concussion photophobia as well. Dr. Payne has experience fitting Avulux for post-concussion patients and can evaluate whether it is appropriate for your situation.
Can children and teenagers get Avulux?
Yes. Avulux is indicated for patients age 12 and older who have been diagnosed with episodic migraine. Dr. Payne has fitted Avulux for teenage patients with migraine and light sensitivity. The consultation and fitting process is the same as for adults, and Avulux lenses can be made in a wide range of frame styles appropriate for younger patients.
Why is Avulux especially relevant for people living in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas presents a uniquely intense light environment for migraine sufferers. The combination of desert sunlight (one of the highest UV-index cities in the US), casino and entertainment venue fluorescent and LED lighting, screen-saturated indoor environments, and high-altitude glare creates a near-constant trigger load that patients in other cities do not face at the same intensity. For Las Vegas residents with episodic migraine and light sensitivity, Avulux is not a niche specialty product — it is a practical daily tool. Many of Dr. Payne's patients wear their Avulux lenses from the moment they leave the house to the moment they return.
How do I care for Avulux lenses?
Avulux lenses are optical lenses and should be cared for the same way as any quality prescription lens. Use a microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaning solution — avoid paper towels, tissues, or clothing, which can scratch the lens surface. If your lenses include an anti-scratch hardcoat (which Dr. Payne typically recommends), they are more resistant to everyday wear. Avoid leaving Avulux lenses in a hot car or in direct sunlight for extended periods, as extreme heat can affect lens coatings over time.
Does Avulux work for light sensitivity that is not related to migraine?
Avulux is FDA-cleared specifically for episodic migraine with light sensitivity. However, the precision wavelength filtering technology addresses the same photosensitive pathway that is activated in many forms of photophobia — including light sensitivity from dry eye disease, post-concussion syndrome, and other neurological conditions. Dr. Payne can evaluate your specific situation and help you determine whether Avulux is likely to be beneficial, even if your light sensitivity does not fit the classic episodic migraine profile.
What is the Avulux Chemistre clip?
The Chemistre clip is a clip-on format that brings the full Avulux precision multi-band filter to patients who want to use their existing prescription glasses. It attaches securely over your current frames and can be flipped up or removed when you leave a triggering environment. The filtering performance is identical to the full Avulux lens — the difference is purely in how it is worn. It is available in multiple sizes to fit a wide range of frame widths.
Who is the Chemistre clip best suited for?
The Chemistre clip is an excellent option for patients who already have a prescription frame they love and do not want to replace, patients who wear progressives or bifocals and find transitioning to a new Avulux prescription pair impractical, and patients who want the flexibility to use Avulux only in specific triggering environments rather than wearing it all day. It is also a lower-cost entry point for patients who want to experience the Avulux filter before committing to a full prescription pair.
Does the Chemistre clip work with progressive lenses?
Yes. The Chemistre clip sits over your existing progressive or bifocal lenses without interfering with the prescription. Because the clip delivers the Avulux filter as an overlay rather than replacing the lens, your progressive correction remains fully intact underneath. Dr. Payne will confirm the correct clip size for your frame at your consultation.
Get Started
Life Without
Light-Triggered Pain.
Talk to us about how Avulux can help you manage the impact of light on your life. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Payne at Trendsetter Eyewear in Summerlin, Las Vegas.