The 10 Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Tested By Our Editors

We Also Tested

• TIJN Glasses: These glasses were comfortable and their clarity was excellent, but there was no noticeable difference or improvement in our eye strain. Also, the lenses were so oversized that they made us look and feel goofy.
• LIVHO Glasses: This pick reduced glare exceptionally well and felt super comfy. Sadly, we didn't like how they changed our color perception. We also found them to be too oversized for our taste.
• Prospek Blue Light Blocking Glasses: We struggled with this pair. The frame felt comfortable enough to wear for several hours, and we liked the wide lenses. However, the tint partially obscured our vision when we looked at our computer screen. It was incredibly distracting and interfered with our work.
• Felix Gray Turing Glasses: We thought these glasses were cute and stylish but were so small and tight-fitting that they were painful to wear.
• Sojos Cat Eye Glasses: The old saying "beauty is pain" rings true with this pick. While affordable, super cute, and trendy, they were too tight on our faces—the arms felt like they were squeezing the sides of our heads. Our eyes may have felt refreshed, but we would rather the eye strain than the headache these caused.
  

How We Tested

We consulted experts and tested 21 pairs of blue light blocking glasses at home to find the best ones for reducing digital eye strain and stress. We prioritized and picked options based on professional guidance and the following criteria:

• Fit: We considered whether the glasses fit snugly and comfortably on our faces, noting when they slipped down, pressed too tightly against our heads, needed constant adjustment, or felt too large or small on us.
• Feel: We evaluated how our eyes felt after hours of wear. We noted whether symptoms were eased along with any short- or long-term improvement in eye strain symptoms over the testing week.
• Clarity: Since some blue light glasses feature tinted lenses, we rated each pair’s clarity based on how crisp and clear our field of vision was, along with whether they were tinted. If they were, we recorded if it interfered with our screen use or caused undue eye strain.
• Overall value: Once testing concluded, we took all our insights and compared their performance to their price point to see if the value matched the financial cost.

What to Look for in Blue Light Blocking Glasses

• Prescription needs: If you already wear prescription glasses, you can still utilize blue light blocking technology, but not without investing in a new pair of specs, unfortunately. According to Vanessa Hernandez, OD, optometrist at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City, the blue light filters can't be added to your lenses once they're made. If you're a regular contact lens wearer, popping on a pair of blue light blocking glasses over them won't be an issue.
• Comfort: Your glasses should fit snugly on your face—not too tightly or loosely. You should be able to move your head from side to side without them falling off or sliding down your nose. They also shouldn't make contact or add pressure to your forehead, cheeks, or the sides of your face.
• Anti-glare technology: You may want to ensure the lenses also include an anti-glare or anti-reflective coating otherwise your headaches or digital eye strain could persist. Brad Brocwell, OD, optometrist and vice president of clinical operations for Now Optics, says that anti-reflective properties can be useful when using a computer or phone. Without anti-glare properties, your screens can cast distracting reflections off the surface of your glasses, often obscuring your vision.
• Daytime or nighttime use: Dr. Hernandez says that since your body still needs to be exposed to blue light during the daytime hours to preserve your circadian rhythm, clear or yellow lenses are better for daytime use. However, if you're using them in the evening hours, you may want to choose darker lenses so it's easier to sleep at night.
• UV Protection: The sun's ultra-bright rays can cause damage if we expose ourselves to them for too long or too often without protection. Just like you should never spend a day at the beach without putting on some SPF, you shouldn't spend lots of time outdoors without protecting your delicate eyesight, explains Dr. Brocwell.
  

Our Experts

• Brian Lojka, OD, optometrist at Clarkson Eyecare and division medical officer of optometry for EyeCare Partners
• Vanessa Hernandez, OD, optometrist at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
• Brad Brocwell, OD, optometrist and vice president of clinical operations for Now Optics
• Jonah Berman, OD, FAAO, New York City-based optometrist and medical expert for LensDirect
• Kelly Crews, OD, optometrist with Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, VA

Why Trust Verywell Health

Sarah Bradley has been writing health content since 2017: everything from product roundups and illness FAQs to nutrition explainers and the dish on diet trends. She knows how important it is to receive trustworthy and expert-approved advice about over-the-counter products that help you manage everyday conditions. Although she didn’t personally test the glasses for this list, she has experience testing other personal care products for Verywell Health—and as a migraine sufferer, she understands the importance of finding a pair that actually helps.