Blue Light Blocking Glasses
combatting the effects of screens
In the digital age where life revolves around screens, our naked eyes are left exposed to the bombardment of unnatural light. Not only does this significantly affect our sleep, but it can cause cumulative retinal damage and has a number of chronic effects on the brain. The glasses you'll find below are a small selection of stylish finds from trusted companies, built with materials to block out the blue light and support sleep and long-term brain and eye health. The selection below includes glasses suited to different times of the day. For those who already have prescription lenses, options are available to clip lenses onto your specs or to wear comfortably over the outside.
Top Pick
From the 'Block Blue Light' collection
different shades for different hours...
Clear
Daytime wear for screens and light.
50% blue light reduction.
Yellow
Daytime wear for brain and eye health.
70% blue light reduction.
Amber
Nighttime wear for stress and sleep.
100% blue light reduction.
Red
Nighttime wear for stress and sleep.
Blocks blue and green light 100%.
Made in an optics lab, the glasses from New Zealand company Block Blue Light are my pick for eye protection. Founder Daniel Ebbett's story was much like my own, having begun his journey tortured by screen-induced insomnia and migraines. The products that resulted from extensive research and development are what you see above. Their company offers a range of different lenses, prescription and non-prescription, in a number of frame styles. As natural blue light is important for brain function during the day but sabotages our circadian rhythm in the evenings, Block Blue Light has two daytime lenses (Clear and Yellow) for reduced blue light, and two nighttime lenses (Amber and Red) for stronger evening protection against screens and environmental lights.
Block Blue Light also sells specialised lightbulbs, lamps, and night lights.
Manta Sleep
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Manta Sleep's blue light glasses are proven to improve melatonin production. Built with high-quality acetate frames and durable spring-loaded hinges, these comfy glasses are both stylish and practical.
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While Manta only offers one style, the rims are fully customisable to fit faces of all sizes and shapes.​
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Block 99% of blue light in the spectrum range of 450–480nm.​
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Visit Manta's website for more info.
Block Blue Light
Children's Blue Light Glasses
Children are spending 4–6 hours on average looking at screens every day, with teenagers spending up to 9 hours a day.
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Excessive exposure can lead to sleep problems, mood and behaviour problems, impaired development and empathy, and irreversible eye damage.
Children's eyes are over 100% more sensitive to blue light than adults. Protect their eyes and brains in an increasingly digital world.
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The ​Block Blue Light company offers a range of styles and protection options for daytime and nighttime. Visit their online shop for info and options.
Block Blue Light
Fitover & Clip-on Glasses
Designed for universal use, these anti-blue-light glasses can fit over or clip onto your current prescription glasses. For both daytime and nighttime use, this innovative Block Blue Light range was pioneered with a research-based approach to combat the sleep-inhibiting effects of screens and modern lighting.
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Use these fitover or clip-on products with your current glasses, or alternatively you can order blue light glasses according to your prescription, with 'thin and light' options and multifocal/progressive lenses available.