The 4 Best Blue-Light Blocking Glasses of 2025

To find stylish blue-light blocking glasses, we scoured online sellers of both prescription and non-prescription pairs. We scrolled the feeds of Instagram influencers. And we asked our friends, family members, and colleagues for their chicest recommendations.

From a pool of 22 over-the-counter blue-light blocking glasses, we selected 13 pairs for testing after considering frame styles, materials, color choices, brand reputation, third-party reviews, and prices. Three panelists tested each pair while working on their laptops and scrolling through social feeds on their phones.

We paid special attention to the following criteria:

Fit and comfort: We looked for glasses that fit across our noses without sliding or pinching, as well as pairs that were light enough to wear for a few hours at a time. And we sought glasses that didn’t squeeze or feel tight around our temples and ears. Fit and comfort are especially important if you suffer from headaches: Our tester who gets migraines and tension headaches found that poorly fitting pairs actually triggered and worsened her symptoms.

Most over-the-counter pairs are sold in just one size. But prescription and higher-end pairs usually have three numbers etched into the arms—millimeter measurements that correspond to lens width, bridge width, and arm length, respectively. If you already own glasses that fit well, you can refer to those numbers (or take measurements) to figure out your size.

Aesthetics: We sought designs that would flatter a wide variety of face shapes and that our panelists found appealing. We preferred styles in classic shapes, with multiple color options to suit different tastes.

Lens tint: The lenses of these glasses usually have an orange tint, which absorbs blue wavelengths. But some lenses are more orange-y than others.

We chose glasses that looked and felt like everyday eyeglasses, with lenses described as colorless or nearly colorless (though we still noticed a faint-to-moderate orange tint on every pair we tried).

Although we preferred the look of colorless lenses, there is a time and place for an ultra-orange pair: If you’ll be wearing them right before bed only, lenses with a darker tint may be better for your sleep cycle since they block out the most blue light. Dr. Chris Winter, a neurologist and sleep specialist, recommends this Honeywell Uvex pair as well as the Swanwick line of blue-light blocking glasses.

Quality: We steered clear of glasses with twisted arms, rigid hinges, and lenses that scratched easily (and there were many). Some lenses also had a distracting glare that became very noticeable during video calls.

Price: Don’t assume that you’ll get better blue-light blocking by spending more: A July 2019 study in Optometry and Vision Science found no correlation between price and advertising claims when comparing the efficacy of cheap ($3), mid-priced ($40), and high-end ($350) blue-light blocking glasses and sunglasses.

If you’re curious about blue-light blocking glasses, we think it’s smart to start with an inexpensive pair. Then, if you find them helpful, you can upgrade to a longer-lasting or medical-grade pair (such as one of our picks from EyeBuyDirect).

What about at-home tests for blue-light blocking ability?

You may have seen the claims that you can put your blue-light blocking glasses to the test with DIY tricks, such as looking at overlapping blue circles on your screen or shining a light through the lenses onto photosensitive paper. Some glasses even come with their own test kits.

We’ve tried these methods, but we couldn’t find any difference among the pairs we tested. Short of using a $5,000 spectrometer, there’s no way to know for sure how any particular pair will perform.

The best way to determine whether a pair of glasses will work for your eyes is to try them out and be willing to return them, if necessary.

This article was edited by Ingela Ratledge Amundson and Jennifer Hunter.