Today’s mobile displays continue to advance in brightness, clarity, and efficiency. Behind these advancements are the materials that support screen performance, from color and luminance to the wavelengths emitted. At Eyesafe, innovation begins in the lab, where precise research guides the development of next-generation accessories designed for today’s OLED devices.

This feature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the science, testing, and research that shape Eyesafe materials, led by Research Chemist Laney Tveit Omole.

Laney Tveit Omole’s Path to Materials Research

Laney Tveit Omole, Research Chemist at Eyesafe, specializes in materials research and performance testing that support the next generation of display technology.

Laney’s interest in science started early, driven by a natural curiosity about how the world works. Chemistry stood out to her because it touches nearly every part of daily life, and that fascination guided her academic path at Carthage College, where she studied chemistry and developed a strong interest in instrumental analysis. The analytical techniques she learned became foundational to her work today.

Her first industry role exposed her to coatings and film production, which sparked her interest in materials science and set the stage for her transition into R&D. When she discovered Eyesafe, she was drawn to the innovative product line and the opportunity to work within a small, dynamic team where she could contribute across multiple stages of development. That combination of hands-on science, collaboration, and real-world impact ultimately led her to the role she holds today.

Inside the Eyesafe Lab: Testing, Formulation, and Daily Discovery

Inside the Eyesafe lab, material development is an ongoing cycle of testing, evaluation, and refinement. Laney helps transform early material concepts into actual lab samples, then evaluates how they perform so the team knows whether they’re ready for manufacturing. Each day includes preparing experimental coatings, measuring them on the spectrophotometer, and analyzing how the results compare to performance goals.

The R&D workflow at Eyesafe is small, focused, and highly collaborative. The team begins by modeling and reviewing new material ideas, and Laney then creates and tests those formulations in the lab to see how they perform in terms of blue light filtration, color accuracy, and screen brightness.

When a formulation meets the team’s expectations, it is sent to production partners for larger-scale coating, where performance can be validated before becoming part of a final product. This hands-on process gives Laney visibility into every stage of development and helps ensure each screen protector delivers consistent clarity and performance while supporting Eyesafe’s commitment to science-driven innovation.

“Our R&D process is a true team effort, from modeling and formulation to testing and refining. Every step brings us closer to the ideal material.”

Advancing Through Precision and Continuous Improvement

As OLED has become the standard for mobile devices, Eyesafe has refined its material development approach to match the unique wavelength characteristics of these displays. This is because OLED screens emit light differently than LED backlights, filtration needs to be tuned to a different part of the spectrum. The R&D team designs formulations specifically for these environments to support clarity, color accuracy, and overall viewing performance.

What the team evaluates:

Filtration at OLED-relevant blue light wavelengths
Color balance and visual clarity
Luminance retention to help maintain screen brightness
Stability and consistency across different coating runs

Laney studies how small adjustments to a formulation affect performance, helping make sure each material works the way it should on modern displays.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement:

Refining testing methods to improve accuracy
Exploring new additives and optical approaches
Streamlining processes when challenges arise
Adjusting materials as display technologies evolve

This ongoing refinement, paired with a strong scientific and problem-solving mindset, helps Eyesafe develop materials that meet the needs of today’s OLED devices while preparing for the next generation of display standards.