Between endless Zoom calls, TikTok spirals, midnight presentation-building sessions, and the digital circus that is your inbox, your eyeballs deserve a standing ovation (and maybe a cold compress). But more than anything, they deserve a pair of blue light glasses that protect them from screen-induced strain without making you look like a sleep-deprived hacker from a ‘90s drama.
Whether you’re indeed a code-slinging wizard, a pixel-perfect designer, or a caffeine-fueled marketing exec, blue light blocking glasses can help take the edge off staring at screens all day. Here’s how to pick the best ones for you.
Is Blue Light Really a Big Deal?
Emphatically, yes. Blue light is the high-energy visible light emitted from digital screens. And while your laptop, phone, and tablet aren’t out to destroy you (yet), staring at them for hours can lead to eye strain, blurred vision, headaches, and – surprise! – a terrible night’s sleep.
Enter blue light blocking glasses. Though the science is still developing, they can help filter out a portion of that disruptive blue light and can help your eyes relax, especially when the workday somehow extends well into happy hour.
For a deeper dive into the science behind the lenses, our blog breaks it down: Do Blue Light Glasses Work?(Spoiler alert: yes, they do).
The Benefits of Blue Light Glasses
They’re much more than just a pretty frame. Here’s what you (and your eyeballs) stand to gain.
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Reduced digital eye strain: Say “see you never” to the dreaded 4 p.m. slump. Blue light glasses will keep your peepers feeling fresh throughout the day.
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Fewer headaches: If you’ve been blaming caffeine withdrawal or coworkers for your migraines, blue light might be the real culprit.
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Better sleep: Blue light messes with melatonin production, which messes with your REM cycles, which messes with your ability to not be a zombie in the morning. Wearing blue light glasses in the evening can help your brain realize it’s time for bed. More on that here.
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A chance to look devastatingly intelligent: This is a side effect we’re especially proud of. Glasses have always carried a certain mystique – and with eyebobs, that mystique comes with bold design, high quality, and actual optical function.
Consider This: Style & Fit
If you’re going to wear blue light glasses daily (which, if you’re reading this, you probably should), let’s make sure you’re not sacrificing form for function.
Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Comfort is King. You can’t hustle as hard as you need to if your glasses are pinching your temples or sliding off your nose. Look for flexible, lightweight materials and a snug-but-not-strangling fit.
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The Right Lens for the Job. Do you only need your lenses for blue light blocking? Or are you also in the market for reading correction, progressives, or prescription lenses? We’ve got all three, because we believe in multitasking.
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Style That Works After 5 PM. Blue light glasses should play as well in your 9 AM water cooler standup as they do at your 7 PM dinner date. Luckily, we’ve got frames with personality: bold colors, distinctive shapes, and the kind of swagger that doesn’t need to shout to be noticed.
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Face First. Make sure you take your face shape into account when choosing your style. From square to round to diamond, we’ve got styles that bring balance to your look. As a general rule of thumb, look for frames that contrast your features: angular frames for rounder faces, and vice versa.
Blue Light Glasses for Every Type of Workaholic
No matter how you spend your screen time, we see you. Let’s break this down by profession.
The Coder
Hours logged: 10+
Screens active at once: Also 10+
Your pain points: Dry eyes, late-night debugging, accidental existential spirals brought on by too many open tabs.
Your solution: Go for a frame that’s lightweight, durable, and won’t leave a mark after your 4th hour of forehead-rubbing. Blue light lenses are non-negotiable, and you’ll want a lens size big enough to cover your full field of view – no peeking over the tops of your frames.
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Number Cruncher: Flatteringly on-the-nose.
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Clearly….: Sleek enough for meetings, bold enough for streaming.
The Designer
Hours logged: 8-12
Biggest enemy: Pixel drift. And Comic Sans.
Your pain points: Eye fatigue from color correction, screen flicker, and the overstimulating mood boards you kind of regret starting on Pinterest.
Your solution: Go for blue light lenses that protect you without distorting color perception. Pair that with a bold, expressive frame that lets people know you’re an artiste with excellent bone structure.
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Old Money: Minimal frame, maximum impact.
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Amalgam: Classic with a twist – just like your layouts.
The Writer
Hours logged: Who even knows anymore?
Favorite things: Coffee, procrastination, the Oxford Comma.
Your pain points: Dry eyes from staring at the blinking cursor. Blurred vision from three rewrites of the same sentence. Sleep sabotage from bursts of midnight inspiration.
Your solution: Choose blue light lenses that transition seamlessly from “mysterious writer at the coffee shop” to “editing in bed while questioning all life choices.” Bonus points for frames that make you look like a literary icon, even if you haven’t spell-checked yet.
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TV Party: Retro. Rebellious. Ready to riff.
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Eye-Con: Bolder than your subhead.
The Corner-Office-Occupant
Hours logged: All of them.
Superpower: Knowing 47 Excel shortcuts by heart.
Your pain points: Zoom fatigue, colorless calendars, the tiny font in budget reports.
Your solution: Go for blue light lenses that shield your eyes from screens and your team’s half-baked slide decks. And don’t be afraid of frames that add a little flair to your authority.
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Large and In Charge: The name says it all.
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C Suite: A boardroom-ready power move.
Go Beyond Glasses
Blue light glasses are your first line of defense. If you’re really trying to give your eyes a break, though, here are a few more pro tips.
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Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It’s like desk yoga, but for your eyes. Your retinas will thank you.
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Adjust your lighting. Soft, indirect lighting is easier on the eyes (literally and figuratively) than fluorescent overheads, and you can tell your office manager we said so.
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Use screen filters and night mode. Yes, it really does make a difference.
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Blink more. It sounds silly, but we all forget to do it sometimes when we’re locked in. Make sure to keep those eyeballs hydrated.
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Shut down the screens before bed. We know, we know. But your sleep schedule isn’t going to fix itself.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re building brands, crunching code, or shopping for wedding gifts for your boss’s niece, blue light blocking glasses can make your daily grind less eye-watering and more eye-opening.
If you’re ready to upgrade your work routine with something that protects your vision and polishes your look, we’ve got you covered.
Want to learn more about lens types, reader strengths, or how to pick the best frames for play and productivity? Start with this blog.
And if you’re still squinting at the screen? Well … we told you to get the glasses.
Disclaimer:
While the science is still developing, eyebobs' blue light blocking lenses may help lessen dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and restless sleep.
