Top 11 Standout Blue Light-Filtering Spectacles
Blue-light-blocking glasses have gained popularity as a solution to reduce exposure to blue light from digital devices, which can lead to improved sleep quality and reduced eye strain. In this article, we compare various brands based on price, return policy, warranty, acceptance of FSA or HSA, and acceptance of insurance.
TrueDark
TrueDark offers lenses that block all blue and green light, significantly reducing overall brightness. Their yellow lenses provide a good balance between color retention and blue light blocking. However, TrueDark glasses can be more expensive than some other options on the market, and some models may not be as stylish or lightweight as others.
Swanwick
Swanwick glasses are known for their deep sleep enhancement properties. Studies have shown that wearing Swanwick's orange lenses can lead to faster sleep onset and increased deep sleep. The brand offers classic aviator and fit-over styles, but orange lenses may alter color perception more than yellow lenses, and the availability might be limited compared to other brands.
MITO LIGHT
MITO LIGHT offers a range of lenses, including orange for maximum blue light blocking and yellow for better color recognition. The glasses are stylish and comfortable to wear, but prices can vary significantly depending on the model and features, and less research specifically on MITO LIGHT compared to some other brands.
BlockBlueLight
BlockBlueLight offers customization options, including prescription lenses and readers in both yellow and amber. The glasses are often affordable due to discounts, but quality can vary depending on the specific model or customizations, and the brand may not be as widely recognized as some other brands.
Nectar Sunglasses
Nectar Sunglasses are known for their premium materials at a lower price point. They offer stylish designs suitable for both work and leisure activities, but the blue light blocking capability may not be as focused as some other brands, and fewer lens color options are available compared to other brands.
When choosing blue-light-blocking glasses, consider factors such as the level of blue light blocking needed, color perception preferences, and budget.
Other Notable Brands
- Privé Revaux: Privé Revaux offers blue light glasses with an anti-glare coating that protects against UV light. The company provides a 30-day return policy resulting in a full refund if customers are not happy with their glasses during that time. However, Privé Revaux does not appear to provide any warranty.
- J+S: J+S sells a range of computer glasses that the company claims protect eyes from blue light, can help improve sleep, and allow users to continue using their devices for longer without getting sore eyes or headaches.
- GlassesUSA: GlassesUSA offers blue light-blocking lenses for various frames, including some Ray-Ban frames. This comes as an optional extra when choosing the lens type and costs $49 regardless of the frame a person selects. GlassesUSA offers a 14-day return policy and a 1-year warranty.
- Barner: Barner is a European company that sells blue-light-blocking glasses. Both prescription and nonprescription lenses are available. However, the company does not offer magnification with nonprescription lenses.
It is important to note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely research-based and correct at the time of publication.
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- TrueDark glasses, with lenses that block all blue and green light, can lead to better sleep quality and reduced eye strain, but they can be more expensive and less stylish compared to other brands.
- Swanwick glasses, known for their deep sleep enhancement properties, may alter color perception more than other brands, but they can lead to faster sleep onset and increased deep sleep.
- MITO LIGHT offers a variety of lenses, balancing blue light blocking and color recognition, but prices can vary, and less research specifically on MITO LIGHT compared to other brands.
- BlockBlueLight offers customization options, including prescription lenses and readers in both yellow and amber, but quality may vary depending on the specific model or customizations.
- Nectar Sunglasses, with premium materials at a lower price point, may not have as focused blue light blocking capability as some other brands.
- When choosing blue-light-blocking glasses, consider factors such as the level of blue light blocking needed, color perception preferences, and budget.
- Privé Revaux offers blue light glasses with an anti-glare coating that protects against UV light, but the company does not provide any warranty.
- J+S claims their computer glasses protect eyes from blue light, help improve sleep, and allow users to continue using devices longer, but studies on this are not yet conclusive, and the availability of these glasses might be limited compared to other brands.
