Best blue light glasses for computer use?

Taylor Howard36 said: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.😬

...I read somewhere that you're supposed to take a break every half hour to stare into the distance and practice focusing your vision... but at my job, they set things up so I only get breaks roughly every hour and a half or two hours😠 so besides my eyes looking like bloodshot cherries,😵 I'm also going through nicotine withdrawal...🙂

Has anyone here had these lenses made, and what’s the typical cost? I already have my frames, so I just need to find a local shop to add a blue light filter to help with eye strain during long hours at the computer. I’d rather avoid getting ripped off at a random shop, so I wanted to check if anyone has experience with pricing in Washington, D.C. 😍

Grace Fisher31 said:Has anyone here had these lenses made, and what’s the typical cost? I already have my frames, so I just need to find a local shop to add a blue light filter to help with eye strain during long hours at the computer. I’d rather avoid getting ripped off at a random shop, so I wanted to check if anyone has experience with pricing in Washington, D.C. 😍

My boyfriend ended up paying $500 for his whole setup, and he's got a pretty light prescription. It shouldn't break the bank. You're looking at a huge range of options depending on the quality you go for, so prices fluctuate wildly.
Just head down to a local LensCrafters, see what they have on the table, and check the price tags. They have official catalogs right there, so they can't really pull any fast ones on you.

If you're looking for somewhere to get your eyes checked, I’d highly recommend checking out Glassworks over on 12th Street. It’s a pretty small shop, but don't let the size fool you—they’ve got a solid selection with plenty of options at all kinds of price points to suit whatever budget you're working with. One thing to keep in mind: if your lenses end up getting scratched (which can happen sometimes with certain coatings), they should swap them out for new ones since they apparently offer a one-year warranty. You definitely need to double-check that with them if you decide to head down there, though. Personally, I’m a regular at their shop and I swear by them every single time. I actually use their anti-reflective coatings myself, and honestly, I'm pretty sure they make a huge difference when you're staring at a computer screen all day. Anyway, hope that helps you out a bit.

I called about ten different eyewear shops just in case anyone needs the info... I found the best deal at a shop in downtown Seattle, and it should cost me around $140 including an eye exam and lenses if I need a prescription. Even without the extra stuff, the price is the same 🙂 elsewhere they were quoting me anywhere from $183 up to 900 🙄

I got those specific lenses—you know, the computer/interview style ones—with a light prescription and all the anti-reflective coatings you need for staring at a screen all day. I ended up paying about $0.47 (just for the lenses, no frames) at LensCrafters in the Downtown Center, but they are definitely among the priciest spots in town. They charge $230 per lens—well, they phrase it like, *each lens will be $230*, as if you’re only buying one single lens... Honestly, I’m still wondering if they just charge a "stupid tax," because everywhere else seems way cheaper. But man, when you order, they really sell you on everything—*you definitely need this, or that... this is actually your best bet, blah blah blah*—they jack up the price before you even realize what's happening, making you feel like it's the only logical solution.

Btw, one more thing... obviously, their ads say the eye exam is free if you buy glasses from them (which is standard practice everywhere)... so after my exam with Dr. Bilić, I naturally picked out a frame and ordered the glasses. But then Dr. Bilić rushed out of her office and told the optician: *Make sure to charge her $83 (or maybe 200, I don't quite remember) for the exam*. 😲 Pretty shady, right? At the time, I just let it slide—whatever, let the chips fall where they may—but I won't be going back there. Even though they have a gorgeous selection of frames and the staff is super professional and friendly, it wasn't worth it. Those extra $67 I paid for the exam didn't make or break me, but it certainly shaped my opinion of her. And seeing how much lower prices are everywhere else in Washington, D.C. (I didn't realize that at the time—I just assumed prices were pretty uniform everywhere), I can't help but wonder what kind of game they're playing.

I didn't even bother going to the Bilićka location because a friend warned me long ago to stay away from it (he works as a traveling sales rep for Ray-Ban)

Grace Fisher31 said:I didn't even bother going to the Bilićka location because a friend warned me long ago to stay away from it (he works as a traveling sales rep for Ray-Ban)

So why'd he tell you to avoid her? Was it the prices?

fadedbear8 said:So why'd he tell you to avoid her? Was it the prices?

Generally speaking regarding her business practices—she is unfair to both her employees and her customers.

Grace Fisher31 said:Generally speaking regarding her business practices—she is unfair to both her employees and her customers.

I have no idea what you mean by "saka," I don't follow; did you perhaps miss a letter there? On a separate note, I actually had a rather unpleasant encounter at Bilic's where they overcharged me for my glasses, and honestly, their prices are significantly higher than everyone else's. I would go as far as calling it pure arrogance. To top it all off, they even charged me just for an eye exam. 😍

My mother has spent years working in an optical shop on Main Street, somewhere around the 1600 or 2000 block on the even side. They are incredibly polite people and maintain very reasonable pricing. My mother is always quite satisfied with her eyewear, despite having some rather complex prescriptions due to her age and various vision issues.

ruggedgull33 said:I have no idea what you mean by "saka," I don't follow; did you perhaps miss a letter there? On a separate note, I actually had a rather unpleasant encounter at Bilic's where they overcharged me for my glasses, and honestly, their prices are significantly higher than everyone else's. I would go as far as calling it pure arrogance. To top it all off, they even charged me just for an eye exam. 😍

My mother has spent years working in an optical shop on Main Street, somewhere around the 1600 or 2000 block on the even side. They are incredibly polite people and maintain very reasonable pricing. My mother is always quite satisfied with her eyewear, despite having some rather complex prescriptions due to her age and various vision issues.

It's slang for the English word 'sucks'.😬

Grace Fisher31 said:It's slang for the English word 'sucks'.😬

Well, fair enough. That’s accurate. 😬 I honestly can't decide who "sucks" more—her, or us, for being the kind of people who end up lighting up at her place anyway. 😍

A bit of assistance, please 🙂 — I am considering picking up some non-prescription glasses equipped with an anti-reflective coating, so I find myself curious about current pricing, which local optical boutiques typically carry them in stock, and, of course, any personal experiences you might be willing to share...
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I actually own those glasses myself—they have this distinct greenish tint to them. I ended up paying about $100 for them.

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

I disagree. Not by a long shot. Modern displays have moved way past that. No CRT today can really compete with a high-end LCD, especially when it comes to being easy on your eyes.

Sorry for digging up this old thread, but I’ve been dealing with something pretty similar lately...

So, my shift runs from 7 AM to 3 PM every single day, but man, it’s killing me... I get these massive headaches, either while I’m on the clock or right after I head home... It’s always centered right above my eyes, and honestly, my eyes just feel completely strained too... it's a total nightmare... sometimes the pain starts kicking in around 10 AM, and other times it doesn't really hit me until after 1 PM...

I'm using a 17" LCD monitor, and I've already messed with the refresh rate and all those settings to make sure everything is dialed in correctly, but nothing seems to help...

Do you think it's worth picking up some of those computer glasses or something?

Like, do they actually do anything at all...?

It is medically proven that vision issues, especially when there is an imbalance between both eyes, cause headaches during any kind of eye strain.
Go get an eye exam and buy some glasses... otherwise, you might be dealing with allergies, ocular pressure, or something else entirely, who knows... but this is a very common occurrence.

Regarding LCD monitors, they DO NOT HAVE A FREQUENCY. It is particularly amusing how certain individuals claimed to have adjusted the frequency 🙂

Namely, the whole point of an LCD monitor is that there is no flicker between frames, which you can actually see if you film an LCD monitor with a camera—a standard monitor flickers while an LCD does not.
LCDs operate using liquid crystals that never truly turn off; they simply change color, whereas a standard monitor operating at, say, 60 Hz, displays 60 individual images per second.
The true measure of an LCD monitor's quality is response time—how quickly a pixel can switch colors. The purpose of this is to prevent eye fatigue, such as when watching football and seeing a motion trail behind the ball. That strains the eyes and harms your vision.
I hope I have been of at least some assistance to someone... 🙂
greetings

So, my optometrist is trying to upsell me on these computer glasses. Apparently, they’re some kind of specialized filters designed to protect your eyes from screen flicker and all that other technical jargon... The thing is, I don't even wear glasses—my vision is perfectly fine—but I will admit that my eyes tend to struggle with screen time, and I often feel like there's a lingering brightness behind my eyelids after I close them at night.
I'm curious to get your take on this: is this just a clever way to make a quick buck, or is there actually some scientific merit to them? Thanks!

my sweet honey actually ordered them

man, what was he thinking? they’re so exhausting to wear, plus he doesn't even need glasses, but I guess he just grabbed them thinking they’d count as some kind of safety gear for work 🙂

Screens haven't had that constant flicker for a long time now. A few years back, the standard for CRT monitors was an 85 Hz refresh rate, which most people didn't even notice. Then they jumped up to 120 Hz, and eventually, we moved to LCD screens that don't flicker at all because their refresh rates are way higher than 60 Hz.

So, yeah, life is great.
But let’s look at this logically: if you're stuck using an old monitor from 1999 that flickers at 60 Hz—which is super noticeable and honestly pretty unpleasant—how are you supposed to protect your eyes from that strobe effect? Using some passive filter isn't going to cut it. Think about it for a second—how is looking through two pieces of glass going to stop a screen from physically turning on and off?
All glasses can really do is block certain electromagnetic waves, meaning they might shift the color, change the brightness, or maybe filter out polarized waves if they have that specific type of lens.