Optimise Your Workspace with the Best Computer Glasses Frames for You
By SmartBuyGlasses Editorial Team
Over the last couple of decades, computer use has skyrocketed. All those long hours in front of your screen can take a toll on your eye health and your sleep patterns. Luckily, computer glasses can help.
That’s why you should learn about them and what the best computer glasses you can get your hands on are.
Why you need computer glasses
Whether you use a laptop, a smartphone, or some other digital device, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced some form of digital eye strain. Symptoms like eye fatigue, blurred vision, dry eyes and headaches are very common.
If you tend to work late or love to game into the early hours, you should also know that too much screen time at night disrupts your circadian rhythm.
Luckily computer glasses can make a huge difference as they can reduce eye strain, restore your sleep patterns and help you focus for longer.
They’re not all the same though and can have very different features. Here’s what we think you should look out for.
Blue-light blocking lenses
The bright blue light emitted from digital screens is a natural part of the visible light spectrum. During the day, it helps you stay awake and focused on the task at hand.
It’s not so good for you at night though, as it interferes with melatonin production, which helps you fall and stay asleep. This is why the result of too much screen time at night can be poor-quality sleep. Blue light blocking glasses can help counteract that.
The best computer glasses frames have a blue light block applied to the lenses to reduce the amount of harmful blue light that reaches your eyes.
This might sound similar to what sunglasses do, but they don’t work in the same way as blue light glasses. Instead, they block light across the spectrum. This makes your eyes work harder and increases the chance of eye strain when looking at a screen.
Blue light blocking glasses can achieve their goal of blocking blue light in different ways, depending on the brand. Some have clear lenses while others have a light tint.
You’ll also see other glasses with tinted lenses in yellow and amber shades – these usually block the most light.
Vision correction
Your computer screen should sit about an arm’s length away from you. If you have good vision in that range, you can simply buy blue light filter glasses with non-prescription lenses.
That said, if you have trouble seeing clearly at that distance you’ll probably need prescription lenses. Start with a visit to your eye doctor, who will give you the right prescription to correct your vision.
Then when you order your new prescription glasses, be sure to add the blue light block coating to the lenses and you’ll be set.
Anti-reflective coating
Computer screens tend to shine brightly, which creates a lot of glare. This causes the eyes to work harder and tire more quickly.
That screen light can also reflect off normal lenses during a work call and make it difficult to see your eyes, which can affect how people perceive you.
That’s why the best computer glasses have an anti-reflective coating on the lens to reduce glare, protecting both your eyes and your professional relationships.
Where to find the best computer glasses frames for you
Browse through our collection of blue-light-blocking eyewear to find the best computer glasses for you.
Made from high-quality materials, they come in many different frame styles to suit different face shapes and sizes.
And with a wide range of lens and colour options available, you’re sure to find a pair that suits your personal style. If you’re not sure, you can even use our Virtual Try-On tool to experiment with your favourite designs and find the perfect ones.
That said, we do have our favourites. If you don’t know where to start, check out these popular styles:
Chunky transparent blue plastic Orla Blue-Light Blockers, with a versatile oval frame style
Masculine Carrera Victory aviator glasses with clear frames and a striking double brow bar
Gold Ray-Ban glasses with oval lenses
Silver wireframe Messy Weekend Liam Optics with geometric frames
Asian-fit SmartBuy Collection Linda glasses with rectangular semi-rimless frames
Whatever style you choose, you can rest assured you’re getting a pair of the best computer glasses frames available. Your eyes will thank you and as a bonus, you’ll look great too!
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