That is why blue light glasses have become popular

Blue light glasses have become popular because many people find that screen work takes up more of their everyday life. Where glasses were previously primarily associated with vision correction, today more people choose glasses based on both function, comfort and style.

For some, blue light glasses are a regular work tool at the desk. For others, they are a pair of glasses used for evening work, gaming or long days in front of the computer. Still others choose them because they want a pair of modern screen glasses without necessarily needing regular strength.

The most important thing is to choose blue light glasses based on your actual needs. The glasses must suit the way you use screens and they must be comfortable enough for you to wear them.

What should blue light glasses be able to do?

Blue light glasses are glasses with lenses that are made with a focus on screen use and blue light technology. They can be with strength, without strength or as reading glasses with blue light.

When choosing blue light glasses, you should not only think about the filter itself. You should also consider whether you need strength, how far you sit from the screen, how much you use your mobile phone and whether the glasses must be used for many hours at a time.

A good pair of blue light glasses must therefore suit several things at once: your vision, your screen use, your face and your everyday life.

Blue light glasses are not a shortcut to perfect screen habits

Blue light glasses can be a good supplement in everyday life, but they should not stand alone. Tired eyes and discomfort in front of the screen can be caused by many different things.

It could be that you blink too little, take too few breaks, sit too close to the screen, work in poor lighting or use a strength that does not match your screen distance. It can also be about the neck, shoulders and working posture.

Therefore, blue light glasses should be seen as one part of an overall solution. Good screen habits, correct distance, breaks and comfortable lighting are at least as important.

Blue light glasses for work

If you work at a computer for many hours, blue light glasses can be relevant as a regular part of your working day. They can lie by the desk and be used when working with emails, documents, spreadsheets, meetings or long periods of concentrated screen work.

For office work, fit and comfort are particularly important. The glasses must fit well, not slide down and not pinch the temples. If you use a headset, the frame should also be comfortable with it.

You should also think about the screen distance. A computer screen is typically further away than a mobile phone or book, and therefore it is important that any strength matches that particular distance.

Blue light glasses for mobile and tablet

Mobile phones and tablets are often used close to the face. This means that the eyes work at a short distance, especially when you read messages, news, emails or use social media for a long time.

If you often feel that texting on your mobile feels tiring, it may be relevant to consider whether you need glasses with strength, reading glasses or blue light glasses without strength.

Blue light glasses can be practical if you want a pair of glasses for the periods when you use your mobile phone and tablet a lot. But if you find that text becomes harder to read up close, you should also consider whether it's about strength and not just screen use.

Blue light glasses for gaming and leisure

Gaming, streaming and leisure use of the screen can quickly turn into many continuous hours. Here, blue light glasses can be part of a more comfortable setup, especially if the glasses fit well and suit your habits.

For gaming, it is important that the frame does not interfere with the headset and that the glasses feel light enough for long-term use. If you do not use strength, blue light glasses without strength may be relevant. If you already wear glasses, you should choose a solution that suits your vision.

Style matters too. Blue light glasses look like ordinary glasses, and therefore they can easily be part of your personal expression, both in front of the screen and in everyday life.

Blue light glasses with strength

Blue light glasses with strength are for you who need vision correction at the same time as you want glasses with a focus on screen use.

It may be relevant, for example, if you wear reading glasses, work a lot on the computer or have a strength that must be correct so that you can see clearly and relaxed.

The most important thing is that the strength matches the distance you use the glasses at. Glasses for close reading are not necessarily optimal for a computer screen. If you are in doubt, you should have your vision examined by an optician.

Blue light glasses without strength

Blue light glasses without strength are for those who do not need vision correction, but would like a pair of glasses for screen use.

They do not change your vision because the lenses do not have plus power, minus power or cylinder. Therefore, they are particularly relevant for you who see fine without glasses, but want a pair of screen glasses for computer, gaming, study or mobile use.

Non-prescription glasses can also be chosen according to style. You can go for a discreet frame for work, a more striking frame for leisure or a model that suits your face shape.

How do you choose the right blue light glasses?

Start by clarifying where the glasses will be used most. Should they be used in the office, at home at the computer, for gaming, at the studio or primarily with mobile phones and tablets?

Then you should assess whether you need strength. If you already wear glasses or experience blurred text, headaches or eye strain, strength should be your first priority.

Finally, you can choose frames based on fit and style. The glasses must fit the width of the face, rest comfortably on the nose and not feel heavy or annoying. A pair of blue light glasses is only a good choice if they feel natural to use.

Choose a frame according to your face shape

The shape of your face can help you find blue light glasses that suit you.

If you have a round face, more angular or rectangular frames can give more definition. If you have a square face, round or oval frames can create a softer expression. If you have an oval face, you can often choose between many different shapes. If you have a heart-shaped face, light frames or rounded shapes can provide good balance.

However, these are only guidelines. The best glasses are the ones that fit well, feel comfortable and match the style you want.

Good habits together with blue light glasses

Blue light glasses work best as part of a good screen routine.

Take small breaks during the day so that the eyes have the opportunity to change focus. Adjust the brightness of the screen to suit the room and avoid strong glare. Make sure that the screen is at a comfortable distance and that you are not sitting and straining your neck and shoulders.

It can also help to be aware of how often you blink. When we concentrate in front of a screen, we often blink less, and this can lead to dry or irritated eyes.

If you experience persistent headaches, blurred vision or discomfort in front of a screen, you should have your vision examined.

Blue light glasses from PREGO

At PREGO you will find blue light glasses for different needs. You can choose models with power, without power or reading glasses with blue light technology, depending on how you use the screen in everyday life.

PREGO is an E-branded webshop. This means, among other things, that the webshop meets the E-mark's requirements for a transparent purchase flow, visible and reviewed trading conditions and clear information about payment, delivery and right of withdrawal. As a customer of an E-marked webshop, you also have access to free complaint assistance through the E-mark and buyer protection of up to DKK 10,000 per trade in the purchase of physical goods.

PREGO is also a member of the Opticians' Association, which supports our focus on professionalism, advice and many years of experience with glasses, fit, frames and the needs of our customers.