Blue Light Glasses

Yes, blue light blocking glasses are effective at reducing the amount of blue light that reaches your eyes. Our lenses block 70 to 80% of blue light in the 415 to 455nm range. They may help reduce eye strain and fatigue during extended screen use.

While current research has not conclusively proven they improve overall eye health. Many wearers report a noticeable improvement in comfort and sleep quality.

Yes. All of our prescription glasses frames can be fitted with a blue light blocking filter lenses. This includes single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses.

Blue light blocking can not be paired with Transitions®, Adaptions® or tinted sunglass lenses. These lenses already reduce brightness and filter blue light as part of their design.

Wearing blue light glasses during extended screen use may help to reduce digital eye strain. Eye strain can be caused by many factors including screen brightness, posture, glare and prolonged focus. If you experience persistent eye strain, we recommend also visiting your optician.

Yes. Our blue light glasses, with or without prescription, are safe to wear all day long. Prolonged use will not damage your eyes or negatively affect your vision.

Blue light emitted by screens suppresses the production of melatonin. This is the hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle.

By filtering blue light, particularly during evening screen use. Blue light glasses may help reduce disruption to your natural sleep pattern. Results vary between individuals.

In most cases, no. Our blue light blocking lenses are designed to filter high energy blue light. While leaving other visible wavelengths largely unchanged.

Some wearers may notice a very subtle warm or amber tint. But this is generally not significant in everyday use.

Yes. Our non-prescription blue light glasses can be worn comfortably over contact lenses without any issues.

Yes. Our blue light blocking lenses come with UV protection up to 400nm as standard. Alongside anti scratch, anti glare (HMC) and hydrophobic coatings.

There is no conclusive clinical evidence that blue light glasses prevent migraines. Migraines can be triggered by many factors including stress, dehydration and light sensitivity. If you suffer from frequent migraines, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional.

You can buy blue light glasses with or without prescription directly from Direct Sight at directsight.co.uk. We offer a wide range of frames and lens options with fast UK delivery.