Blue Light Filter Glasses
Blue light filter glasses have lenses with a filter against part of the blue-violet light from screens, lamps and daylight. Ours cost $149 and come with clear or lightly tinted lenses. Here we explain what blue light is, what the filter does, what the research says and which frames you can choose.
What are blue light filter glasses?
Blue light filter glasses are glasses with a filter against part of the blue-violet light. They are also called blue light glasses, blue light blocking glasses, anti blue light glasses or blue blockers. The filter is built into the lens and is barely visible, so the lenses look like regular clear lenses. At Corlin, every pair of blue light glasses has CR39 lenses with a blue light filter and UV400, which blocks 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. See all blue light glasses
Blue light glasses with clear lenses
Our blue light glasses with clear lenses look like regular glasses and have the blue light filter built into the lens. They are sometimes called computer glasses or screen glasses. All of them cost $149 and can be returned within 30 days.
Clear lenses
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Selma Tortoise BLSlim oval frame$149
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Aidan Tortoise BLSlim oval frame$149
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Kim Transparent BLLarge round frame$149
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Celia Gold BLRound steel frame$149
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Victoria Gold BLLarge circular steel frame$149
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Jimi Brown BLSquare wayfarer$149
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Will Brown/Transparent BLRectangular frame$149
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Fred Transparent BLRound frame$149
Blue light glasses with tinted lenses
If you want a little color in the lenses, there are blue light glasses with light grey lenses or a brown gradient that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The filter and the UV protection are the same as in the clear lenses.
Tinted lenses
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What is blue light?
Blue light is the part of visible light with the shortest wavelength and the most energy, roughly 380 to 500 nanometers. The blue-violet part sits closest to UV light.
The biggest source of blue light is the sun. Screens, phones and LED lamps give off blue light too, but much less. According to the researchers behind a 2023 Cochrane review, the eyes get about a thousandth as much blue light from screens as from daylight.
Clear or tinted blue light glasses?
All our blue light glasses have the same filter and UV400. The difference is how much the lenses are tinted.
| Lenses | Looks like | Good for | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Regular clear glasses | Screens, indoors and everyday wear | Aidan, Celia, Fred, Gelo, Jimi, Kim, Romy, Selma, Victoria and Will |
| Light grey | A light grey tint | Bright offices and a softer look | Todd and Will |
| Brown gradient | Darker at the top, lighter at the bottom | Mixed indoor and outdoor light | Todd and Fred |
Blue light glasses for women and men
All our blue light glasses suit both women and men. Choose by shape and size, not by gender. For ideas, see our selections of women's blue light glasses and men's blue light glasses, or brown blue light glasses for a warmer frame.
If you have a small or narrow face, Celia, Aidan and Selma are our narrowest frames. If you want larger lenses, Kim and Victoria are good choices. Every product page lists lens width, nose bridge, temple length and total width, so you can compare with a pair you already own.
Questions about blue light glasses
What are blue light filter glasses?
Blue light filter glasses are glasses with a filter against part of the blue-violet light. Ours cost $149, with clear or lightly tinted lenses.
Do blue light glasses work?
The filter removes part of the blue-violet light, but according to a 2023 Cochrane review, blue light filtering glasses probably do not reduce eye strain from computer work. If your eyes often feel tired, an eye exam at an optician can tell you why.
How much do blue light glasses cost?
All our blue light glasses cost $149, with clear or tinted lenses.
Can I wear blue light glasses outdoors?
Yes. The lenses have UV400, and the tinted versions with grey lenses or a brown gradient take the edge off bright light. They are not sunglasses, though.
Are blue light blocking glasses and blue blockers the same thing?
Yes. Blue light glasses, blue light blocking glasses, anti blue light glasses, blue blockers and blue light filter glasses are different names for glasses with a blue light filter.
Are computer glasses the same as blue light glasses?
Often, yes. Blue light glasses are sometimes called computer glasses or screen glasses, since many people wear them at a screen.
Do blue light glasses help with sleep?
There is no reliable evidence for it. The 2023 Cochrane review could not show that blue light filtering glasses improve sleep.
Do the blue light glasses have UV protection?
Yes. The lenses have UV400, which blocks 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays.
Can I return blue light glasses?
Yes, blue light glasses can be returned within 30 days.
Is shipping free?
Yes, shipping is free.