Did you know that the average American spends about ten hours a day staring at bright screens? The more time we spend in front of high-energy, harmful blue light-emitting devices, the more imperative computer glasses become to prevent headaches, sleep disturbances, eye strain, and Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). We compiled a list of the best computer glasses from this year to help you find the perfect pair of blue light filtering glasses for the computer to suit your style preferences and budget.
Here at FramesDirect, we can turn any pair of frames (prescription, non-prescription, and progressive included) into blue-light-filtering computer glasses with our optional BlueReflect™ lens coating. While this is a great option for avoiding CVS, digital eye strain-related headaches, and discomfort, companies like GUNNAR, Maui Jim, and Oakley offer yellow or amber-tinted lenses and other proprietary technologies for improved contrast and elevated blue light filtering. Read on to discover which styles and brands made our list of the best computer glasses of the year. Harmful blue light: up to 455nm with the greatest toxicity between 415-455nm, only one contributing factor of retinal aging.
Our Picks for The Best Blue Light Filtering Computer Glasses are:
One of our bestselling eyeglass styles all around, the Oakley Airdrop is also our top pick for the Best Computer Glasses Overall. The universally flattering rectangular frames feature clean lines and a streamlined aesthetic so that you will feel good wearing them whether or not you need prescription lenses. Oakley has made an entrance into the world of computer and gaming glasses with the option for their blue light filtering Prizm™ lenses to come in clear and yellow tints for optimal contrast during extended screen usage. The Oakley Airdrop glasses combine a fashion-forward look with optimal functionality, making them our choice for the Best Computer Glasses Overall.
The GUNNAR Phenom glasses rank as our top choice for the Best Computer Glasses for Eye Strain due to their streamlined design and Gunnar's obsessive focus on making industry-leading computer and gaming eyewear. Not only do these state-of-the-art computer glasses boast an ultra-lightweight aluminum-magnesium frame construction and soft, thermoplastic rubber temple tips and nose pads, but these eye-strain-reducing glasses also boast the proprietary GUNNAR Blue Light Filter™ (GBLF) to block 100% of high-energy, harmful blue light from getting to your eyes.
As we made our final choice for the Best Affordable Computer Glasses, we discovered that many of Polinelli Milano's frames could have taken the top spot in this category. We landed on the Readers P304 for their lightweight oval profile made in flexible TR-90 which creates glasses that are at once durable and stylish. The frames come standard with a blue-light-filtering lens coating to help you avoid headaches from eye strain while using your phone, a tablet, or a computer screen. These designer glasses offer all of this for about $40 so you can feel good about safeguarding your eyes without stressing your wallet.
With more schools introducing E-learning tools into classrooms, digital eye strain is just as much a concern for kids as it is for adults. The Ray-Ban Junior RY1549 is our choice for the Best Computer Glasses for Kids due to their TikTok-approved aesthetic and their easy-to-wear combination metal and propionate construction. The frames can be easily fitted with blue-light-filtering prescription or non-prescription lenses so that your young fashion maven will look and feel their best while avoiding Computer Vision Syndrome and eye strain.
With their uncomplicated silhouette and low profile, the Flexon Flexon 601 eyeglasses are our top choice for the Best Computer Reading Glasses. These eye-catching frames are crafted in a proprietary titanium alloy–also called Flexon–will return to their original shape after twisting or bending. Designed to withstand the normal bumps and mishaps of your busy day so that when you sit down to read on your tablet in the evenings, you can depend on these glasses to prevent eye strain and CVS.
Experience signature Italian couture with our pick for the Best Designer Computer Glasses: the Gucci GG0241O glasses. You don’t need to sacrifice your over-the-top sense of style for reliable protection from high-energy, harmful blue light while at the office or at home. These frames boast a fresh take on the timeless aviator silhouette with a pronounced browline and oversized rounded full rims. Once you add a blue-light-filtering coating, the larger lenses provide a wide viewing field for optimal protection from digital eye strain. Make a bold statement and protect the health of your eyes wearing these Gucci glasses.
We love XXL for their versatile men's glasses styles and extended sizing for wearers with larger features and head sizes. The Argonaut glasses are no exception to the brand’s exceptional attention to detail and are therefore our pick for the Best Prescription Computer Glasses for Men. The flattering rectangular frames will suit the majority of face shapes, and the hypoallergenic performance plastic construction adds geek-chic appeal to your everyday attire. Add a blue-light-filtering coating to these masculine frames and feel good about how you look and the health of your eyes.
Choosing the Best Prescription Computer Glasses for Women was easy: The Kate Spade Lucyann US combines a lightweight construction with the playful aesthetic we expect from one of our favorite designers. Add a blue-light-filtering coating to your prescription at checkout and these rectangular frames will quickly become your new favorite accessory. The Lucyann glasses boast a narrow profile and slightly lifted endpoints for an allusion to the classic cat-eye style, and the flexible wire core temples adjust easily for comfort. Enjoy optimal vision protection at home or the office with these glasses from Kate Spade.
Maui Jim is an industry leader in sunglasses technology: Their state-of-the-art lenses have been awarded the Seal of Recommendation from the American Skin Cancer Society for their UV-blocking abilities. The Maui Jim Joy Ride 841 shades are our pick for the Best Computer Sunglasses as their polarized lenses reduce harmful outdoor blue light without removing blue hues from your field of view. Choose these sunglasses if you plan to use screens outdoors and enjoy protection from harmful blue light and UV rays at the same time.
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