Medically reviewed by Dr. Julia Sheyko, OD · May 2026
Blue Light Lenses · Brooklyn, NY
Blue Light Blocking Lenses
Protect your eyes from digital screen glare. Blue light filtering lenses for kids and adults — ask about them at your next exam.
Blue Light Lenses · Brooklyn, NY
Screens all day? Your eyes feel it.
The average American now spends over 7 hours a day in front of a screen. Blue light — the high-energy visible wavelength emitted by phones, laptops, and monitors — causes eyes to work harder, contributing to digital eye strain: tired eyes, blurry vision, headaches, and difficulty falling asleep.
Blue light filtering lenses are designed to reduce the amount of blue light reaching your eyes, helping them feel more comfortable during and after screen time. They are available for any prescription and can be added to virtually any frame.
Who benefits most from blue light lenses?
Remote workers & students
Anyone logging 6+ hours daily on a laptop or monitor is a prime candidate. Blue light filtering can reduce end-of-day fatigue significantly.
Kids on screens
Children's eyes are still developing, and they are especially sensitive to high-energy light. Blue light lenses are a simple protective add-on for their prescription glasses.
Late-night screen users
Blue light disrupts melatonin production, which delays sleep. Filtering it in the evening can help your body wind down more naturally.
Gamers
Extended gaming sessions combine close distance, bright screens, and reduced blinking — a recipe for eye strain. Blue light lenses help reduce discomfort during long sessions.
Anyone with headaches
If you notice tension headaches appearing after screen time, blue light filtering is worth trying — many patients report improvement.
No prescription needed
Blue light lenses are also available in plano (non-prescription) form for people with perfect vision who still want screen protection.
Available with any prescription
Blue light filtering is a lens treatment, not a separate product. You can add it to single-vision lenses, progressive lenses, bifocals, or non-prescription frames. Just ask when you pick your frames — our opticians will take care of the rest.
Book Your Eye ExamFrequently asked questions
What is blue light and why does it matter?
Blue light is a high-energy wavelength emitted by LED screens, smartphones, tablets, and fluorescent lighting. Extended exposure — especially from screens used close to the face — is associated with digital eye strain, headaches, and disrupted sleep cycles.
Do blue light lenses actually help?
Many patients report reduced eye fatigue and improved comfort during long screen sessions. Blue light lenses filter a portion of the high-energy wavelengths before they reach your eye. They are especially popular for people who work at computers all day or use screens before bed.
Can kids get blue light lenses?
Yes. Blue light lenses are available for any prescription — including children's frames. Given how much screen time kids accumulate between school devices and personal tablets, many parents opt for blue light filtering as a standard add-on.
Is blue light filtering a separate lens or an add-on coating?
It is typically an add-on treatment applied during lens manufacturing. You can add blue light filtering to single-vision, progressive, bifocal, or non-prescription lenses. Ask about it at your next exam.
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