Best blue light glasses for computer use?

Where can I find this?
Does it actually work? Anyone here have hands-on experience with it?

I was looking for that myself. No luck.
It works about the same as one of those cheap privacy screens you slap on a monitor. Total waste of time.

From what I understand, they apply this special anti-reflective coating to the glass.
It gives the windows this sort of bluish-purple shimmer—kind of like seeing an oil slick on water.
The catch is that the coating is incredibly delicate, so after a while, it ends up covered in tiny micro-scratches.
I actually had a pair once, but honestly, I didn't notice any real benefit. After about six months, I just had them stripped off.

I actually owned a pair once—they were pink rather than blue, though. To be honest, I still have them tucked away somewhere, but they’ve been useless since I switched over to an LCD monitor; they just feel like an unnecessary nuisance now. Back when I was still rocking those old-school CRT monitors, though? They were a total lifesaver. They seriously helped cut down on my headaches and that heavy eye strain you get after staring at a screen all day. I actually scored them as a free sample back when I was living in the USA, so I'm really not sure where one would even go to pick some up here in the States. Just my two cents, but they worked wonders for me. They were made by 3M, if that helps anyone out.

nimbleskipper17 said:I had a pair once—pink instead of blue. I still have them, but they’re useless now that I’ve switched to an LCD monitor. Back when I was using an old CRT, though? They were great. Really helped cut down on the headaches and eye strain. I actually got them as a free sample back when I lived in the States, so I have no clue where you'd find them here in the US. Just saying, they worked for me. They were 3M brand, if that helps anyone.

Thanks, everyone.

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I’m thinking about picking up some computer glasses because I’m stuck staring at a monitor all day for work, and honestly, my eyes are starting to kill me, not to mention the constant headaches that follow. I don't actually need a prescription or anything, so I was hoping someone who actually knows their stuff could weigh in here—specifically, does anyone have a clue what these things usually run you?

That has nothing to do with your glasses...
at least, in my estimation...

My uncle dealt with a similar set of symptoms; he had constant eye strain and headaches that weren't just limited to screen time, along with that perpetual, bone-deep exhaustion and all that nonsense...

I'll ask him what his situation was and get back to you.

You can actually get glasses with specialized reflective lenses that don't require a prescription... prices start at $167 depending on which frames you pick.

Maybe check in with a local shop like LensCrafters or Warby Parker.

So, what kind of monitor are you running? What’s the resolution and refresh rate on that thing?

Kyle Nelson2 said:So, what kind of monitor are you running? What’s the resolution and refresh rate on that thing?

👍
it all comes down to the monitor...
the variable 👍

The LCD really gave it its all

Michael Anderson10 said:The LCD really gave it its all

nah...
honestly, if you grab a decent 17-inch monitor with a high enough refresh rate, it can actually kick the teeth in of way too many LCDs out there

Douglas Diaz3 said:nah...
honestly, if you grab a decent 17-inch monitor with a high enough refresh rate, it can actually kick the teeth in of way too many LCDs out there

if that's your take ☕, though at least it isn't ionizing the air to the extent that causes headaches, which I believe is one of the main culprits

Honestly, I don't see why the monitor would be an issue since the company dumped a massive amount of cash into that setup... anyway, I swung by LensCrafters yesterday to get the real scoop... non-prescription lenses with that specific coating are going for $150 plus the frames, which is basically highway robbery because you can find them in the States for as little as $50, so I guess I'll just wander around a few more shops and see if I can actually find a price that doesn't feel like a scam. Thanks for the heads-up, 🙏

It’s all just a giant money grab if you ask me... if you actually want some honest information, go talk to an ophthalmologist... someone who just examines your eyes without trying to make a commission off selling you overpriced frames and glasses

Kyle Nelson2 said:It’s all just a giant money grab if you ask me... if you actually want some honest information, go talk to an ophthalmologist... someone who just examines your eyes without trying to make a commission off selling you overpriced frames and glasses

Exactly. These doctors just funnel their regulars straight into specific optical shops. They're thieves, plain and simple.

A colleague of mine bought those glasses as a preventative measure. It's useless, though, if you spend the entire day staring into a computer screen.

I thought about getting some myself, but they're hideous. I can't help it; I'm a total sucker for aesthetics.😍

hiddencyclist18 said:I’m thinking about picking up some computer glasses because I’m stuck staring at a monitor all day for work, and honestly, my eyes are starting to kill me, not to mention the constant headaches that follow. I don't actually need a prescription or anything, so I was hoping someone who actually knows their stuff could weigh in here—specifically, does anyone have a clue what these things usually run you?

Look, I don't have a prescription either, but I do wear those blue light filtering glasses—they have some kind of protective coating. To be perfectly blunt? They don't do squat for me. My eyes still feel like they're burning at the end of the shift.

Just go grab some eye drops—you know, the artificial tears.

And seriously, when you're staring at the screen, try to actually blink. Like, a lot. It sounds silly, but it matters.😬

Plus—and my doctor actually hammered this point home—you really need to take a breather every 45 minutes or so. Just five minutes where you cup your palms over your eyes, shut out the world, and think about absolutely nothing.😬

Oh, and watch your hydration too... drink plenty of water. It helps.😬

But even after doing all that—the drops, the breaks, the water—I'm still seeing zero results. Nothing.

....Anyway, just look after your eyes and maybe go ahead and buy the glasses anyway.😬

Kyle Nelson2 said:So, what kind of monitor are you running? What’s the resolution and refresh rate on that thing?

And honestly, this is also worth keeping in mind—definitely not a bad point to consider.

I pulled an eleven-hour marathon at my desk over the summer
Look, I know it’s not exactly the healthiest way to live, but whatever
My head didn't even ache, though my eyes were looking pretty bloodshot by the end 😁

Here’s how you should set things up:
- get an LCD screen
- make sure it’s big enough, then tweak the resolution accordingly (like, if it's a 17" thing, maybe go with 1024*768)
- also, I guess the refresh rate shouldn't be lower than 70 Hz
- grab yourself some kind of alternative chair—maybe one of those kneeling chairs—to help with your back issues)
- yeah, drink water, take breaks, all that stuff
- there's this one trick I use... basically, you hit a wall the hardest when you're working late at night because of the massive contrast between the dark room and the bright monitor.
In that case, it's probably best to get a halogen lamp (nothing too intense) and just tuck it behind the monitor. That way you get some indirect light which kills the contrast, making it easier on your eyes.

Just, uh, make sure the lamp isn't sitting too close to the monitor, so it doesn't... well, fry it.