Blue Light Lenses
Enhance your lenses with our blue light glasses designed to reduce eye fatigue.
Blue light glasses, also known as blue light blocking glasses, are specially designed to shield your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light emitted by digital screens. Those who use screens for more than 2 hours a day outside of work are especially at risk of experiencing these negative effects.
The Effects of Blue Light on Your Eyes
In today's digital-centric world, we're constantly exposed to screens emitting blue light which can have significant effects on the health of our eyes. Prolonged screen time can result in digital eye strain causing discomfort, dryness, and headaches. Blue light's interference with our natural sleep patterns, primarily during evening hours, disrupts the production of melatonin, potentially leading to sleep disturbances.
Recent studies also raise concerns about potential retinal damage due to prolonged exposure to high-energy blue light, emphasising the need to be proactive in minimising its effects. To combat these issues, blue light glasses have emerged as a practical solution, offering lenses equipped with blue light filtering coatings to help mitigate the impact of prolonged screen exposure.
What Are The Benefits Of Blue Light Glasses?
With screens playing a major role in our daily lives, concerns of emitted blue light have emerged. Blue light glasses offer a range of potential health benefits for frequent screen users.
Protect Eye Health
Blue light glasses help safeguard eye health by reducing the risk of digital eye strain which can cause dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches. These glasses also potentially protect against long-term damage to the retina's light-sensitive cells.
Improve Sleep Quality
Blue light can suppress melatonin, the sleep-regulating hormone. Blue light glasses reduce this interference, promoting better sleep, especially for those using devices before bedtime.
The right size frames
With thousands of frames to choose from, how do you choose a pair of glasses that will fit correctly? On this page, you'll learn two methods for choosing a great-fitting frame, without having to try them on first. These tips are extremely handy if you are considering purchasing your next pair of glasses on the internet. If you do decide to buy online, it is advisable to choose a supplier that offers an exchange or return service, just in case!
Calculate Your Frame Width
Determining your frame width is crucial for selecting glasses that fit well and look great. It's a simple step that guides you to the ideal eyewear size for optimal comfort and style. Follow these steps for a perfect fit:
Measure the width of one lens to find your eye size. Multiply your eye size by 2.
Measure the width of the bridge (the part over your nose).
Add 11mm to account for the frame's arm width from the front.
Example: If your eye size is 50mm and your bridge width is 20mm:
Double Eye Size: 50mm x 2 = 100mm
Add Bridge Width: 100mm + 20mm = 120mm
Add for Arms: 120mm + 11mm = 131mm
Your ideal frame width is 131mm(+ or - 4mm for flexibility).
Our Helpful Sizing Tool
| Size | Measurement (mm) |
|---|---|
| Extra Small | 115-125 |
| Small | 125-135 |
| Medium | 135-145 |
| Large | 145-150 |
| Extra Large | 150-155 |
Our sizing tool simplifies the process of finding the perfect glasses by categorising them into four sections: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. With just a few clicks, you can find the size that will provide the best fit and comfort. Our tool helps us deliver glasses that fit well and look great, and it's available under the "size" dropdown on our catalogue pages. If you're looking for something more specific, you can adjust the sizing sliders under the "Advanced sizing" option. Find your perfect pair with ease using our sizing tool.
Finding your frame size
When selecting a new pair of glasses, it's important to know your frame size to ensure a comfortable and proper fit. This diagram illustrates where to find the size measurements on your current pair of glasses. Typically, these measurements are located on the inside of the arm and are listed in millimeters. The first number represents the lens width (Eye size), the horizontal diameter of one lens6. The second number is the bridge width, the distance between the two lenses. Lastly, the third number indicates the length of the arm. To find the best fit, compare these measurements to the size specifications of the new glasses you are considering.
The number on the left-hand side of the square box is the "Eye Size" and is sometimes referred to as the "A" measurement. This is the width of the lens at its widest point measured in millimetres (see A in the diagram below).
The number on the right-hand side of the square box is the "Bridge Width" and is sometimes referred to as the "DBL" (distance between lenses). This is the distance between the two lenses measured in millimetres.
You may also find a third, three-digit number. This is the "Arm Length". The arm length is measured in millimetres from the attachment screw to the tip of the arm. The measurement is made before the bend is put into the arm.
Lens Depth
You may have noticed that thus far, we have not mentioned the Lens Depth. This measurement will largely depend on the style of frame you decide upon and in many cases, is not required to identify a good-fitting frame. However, if you are choosing glasses for bifocals or varifocals, be mindful that the shallower the frame is, the less area there will be available for the reading element of your lens.
When purchasing Varifocals we recommend a Lens Depth of at least 27 millimetres. For this reason, at Spex4Less, Varifocal lenses will not be available to purchase on frames with a lens depth of fewer than 27 millimetres.
Filters
Who Can Benefit From Blue Light Glasses?
Professionals
Professionals who use computers on a day to day basis can wear blue light glasses to reduce eye fatigue and enhance visual clarity.
Students
Students engaged in digital studies can utilize blue light glasses to protect their eyes and enhance sleep.
Night Owls
Late-night gamers and screen users can adopt blue light glasses to shield their eyes and foster better sleep cycles.
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
Blue light glasses are designed to counteract the potential harm of prolonged screen exposure. Research suggests that they can alleviate eye strain and promote better sleep for many, although their effectiveness can differ based on individual sensitivity to blue light, screen habits, and the quality of the lens used.
What else can I do to prevent damage from blue light?
To further reduce eye fatigue, adopt habits like taking regular breaks from the screen and adjusting the settings for optimal comfort. Additionally some devices even have a a setting to digitally filter out blue light via software.
Blue light customization, can I combine it with other lens options?
Customize Your Vision with Blue Light Coating: Tailor your eyewear to fit your lifestyle by adding our blue light coating to almost any prescription lens. This option is available to be combined with almost any other lens we offer including reading or varifocal lenses! This versatile option allows you to adapt your favorite frames to the digital age, providing a perfect blend of personalized vision correction and modern eye protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, blue light coating is not available for wraparound frames. We recommend choosing a different frame style if you're interested in the blue light protection feature.
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Our blue light coatings start from only £60!
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Blue light glasses can improve sleep quality by filtering out blue light, which disrupts the body's circadian rhythm and melatonin production, essential for sleep. Wearing them in the evening can help reduce this disruption, leading to better sleep patterns.
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Blue light glasses can be worn all day, not just during screen time. They help reduce eye strain from various sources, including digital screens and indoor lighting. Whether to wear them throughout the day depends on your personal comfort and daily exposure to blue light.
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Absolutely, you can get blue light lenses fitted into your current or old frames. We specialise in providing high-quality lens upgrades, including blue light lenses, for your existing eyewear. To learn more about our reglazing services and to start the process, please visit our Reglaze Page. Here, you'll find detailed information on how to enhance your favourite frames with new blue light lenses.