# Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-therapy-glasses-by-troy-hudson References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3030381/google-glass-meets-cyberpunk-light-therapy) & [drexel.edu](http://www.drexel.edu/now/news-media/releases/archive/2014/April/Product-Design/) People who live in countries and cities that suffer from long, drawn-out winters can benefit from the Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson, a student at Drexel University. Although not the [first of its kind](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-therapy-glasses), it is certainly a much more refined design. It embraces a stylish frame while still being able to incorporate all of the important elements that help to combat the mood swings associated with the Season Affective Disorder (SAD). The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson emit a constant beam that [simulates sunlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster) into the periphery of the wearer's vision. This helps to trick the brain into thinking it is getting as much sunlight as it would in the middle of summer. What makes the glasses special is that it helps throughout the duration of an entire day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear:** The market for light therapy glasses targeting seasonal affective disorder (SAD) offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the personal wellness sector. - **Stylish Light Therapy Designs:** Stylish frame designs for light therapy products for SAD can disrupt the current market and attract more consumers who prioritize aesthetics. - **Personalized Light Therapy:** Customized light therapy options could disrupt the current market of one-size-fits-all light therapy products for SAD sufferers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Wellness:** The personal wellness industry offers room for disruptive innovation that can cater to the growing target market of people seeking natural remedies for mood and mental disorders. - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can extend its market beyond vision correction by venturing into light therapy products that are stylish and effective. - **Mental Health Care:** The mental health care industry can benefit from light therapy designs that are both effective and visually appealing, offering an alternative treatment option to medication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Migraine-Soothing Eyewear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemistrie-avulux.md) - [Indoor Light Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster1.md) - [Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-blue-light-glasses.md) - [Circadian Rhythm Support Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-light.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md) - [Light Therapy Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuronic-light.md) - [Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pong-design.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster.md)