After a year of Zoom, blue light glasses are a must for survival in an increasingly digitised era. As our eyes cannot filter out blue light naturally, investing in a pair of effective glasses can help prevent long-term eye damage, sleep issues and fix screen-time headaches.
Ocushield
As seen on Dragons Den, this unisex brand offers blue light glasses medically approved by eye-care experts and sleep specialists. Ocushield also sells blue light filtering screen protectors for your electronic devices for those who want to enjoy similar benefits without glasses, or protect their skin.
From: £39.99
Ray-Ban
The iconic sunglass brand is now offering blue light glasses for prescription lenses. Available in multiple colours in their iconic Wayfarer frame, Ray-Ban claims it can block up to 20% of blue light.
From: £128.00
QUAY
Available at an affordable high-street price and available on ASOS, Quay offers various aesthetically pleasing options. Blue light glasses can be purchased in multiple styles, from retro-wire to aviator frames. The lenses are clear in colour and available on their website in both men’s and women’s frames.
From: £28.00
Waldo
Besides blocking blue light up to 410 nm, Waldo glasses provide 100% protection against UV-A and UV-B rays. The frames are made from renewable resources, and the virtual try-on feature allows you to test models against your face shape in both the men’s and women’s ranges.
From: £65.00
HyperX
Loved by gamers for their comfort and durability with headsets, these blue light glasses are tint-free for the more stylishly minded. Complete with an anti-glare lens, HyperX is a good choice for reducing the effects of eye strain during gaming sessions.
From: £58.00
Zenni Optical
Offering kids and adults glasses, Zenni Optical offers buyers the option to add Blokz blue light lenses to their frames available in prescription and non-prescription options. The lenses are available to add to a wide array of frames, from sports goggles to tinted sunglasses to protect your eyes outdoors.
From: £73.44
Felix Gray
In contrast to some lower-cost options, Felix Gray blue light glasses have light reflectors built into the lens as opposed to a blue film lens. Made to block up to 50% of all blue light (and 90% in the highest range), the brand has also been voted one of the comfiest. Felix Grey also offer blue light sleep glasses for wearing in the night hours to ensure you can still fall asleep even after scrolling on your phone.
From: £69.00
Gamma Ray Optix
Number one rated on Amazon, Gamma Ray Optix blue light glasses are an excellent option for those not looking to spend a lot of money on special prescription lenses. They provide an ultra-lightweight frame to prevent any facial discomfit from prolonged use, and the amber-tinted lenses can be selected in various magnification strengths. These are a quick-fix solution for non-prescription reading glasses.
From: £29.50
LifeArt
These specs have a seven-layer anti-reflective coating to provide minimal glare for maximum protection from the digital screen and the option to choose your magnification strength. LifeArt blue light glasses come with a light filtration kit to test their claims. The glasses are available in one classic round frame with up to eighteen colour options. Their low cost makes them a great non-committal choice.
From: £25.95
Tom Ford
The Bold Block glasses range double up as a distinctive fashion accessory from the luxury fashion house for those with non-prescription lenses. Tom Ford ready-to-wear blue light glasses are said to aid visual comfort from long screen exposure. The menswear line has anti-reflective and anti-scratch coatings on their lenses and is available in numerous styles.
From: £162.00
