Staring at a screen all day harms your eyes. So, naturally, you put on your blue light blocking glasses. But, then squinting at a blurry screen all day only makes matters worse. So, of course, you wear reading glasses to help. But what about the blue light? Well, it turns out that there are reading glasses with blue light filter technology built-in. No need to choose between squinting and pummeling your eyes with blue light. The question, of course, is which blue light reading glasses to choose.
GUNNAR Vs. The Competition
Most people intuitively understand that reading glasses, if they're comfortable and the right level of magnification, all work pretty much the same. The key question for those stuck reading from digital devices is blue light blocking. Several companies out there make blue light blocking reading glasses. Felix Gray produces blue light blocking reading glasses, as do Pixel and Gamma Ray. Their products, by most accounts, work well enough. The question comes down to the level of protection.
Sunscreen's job is to protect your skin from the sun, its ability to do so is measured in sun protection factor (SPF). Blue light glasses are meant to protect your eyes from blue light. At GUNNAR we break protection down to GUNNAR Blue Light Filter (GBLF). GBLF measures on a scale from 1-100. The number represents the percentage of blue light blocked by the lenses in question. In a comparison done between the various companies mentioned in the previous paragraph, only Gamma Ray came anywhere close to the level of protection GUNNAR offers. And they only measured close to our lowest level of protection. While Felix Gray blue light glasses may be popular, they don't offer the level of protection you need. GUNNAR's patented lens technology offers protection from 35 GBLF, all the way to 98 GBLF (for those using their screens at night).
The Best Blue Light Reading Glasses from GUNNAR
As you can see, other reading glasses simply don’t compare to the level of blue light protection offered by GUNNAR’s line. Now, the question is: which pair of GUNNAR blue light reading glasses do you choose? To help you make your decision, we’re going to give you a rundown of all five options we carry.
All of our blue light reading glasses are unisex, however, generally speaking, the Attaché style may be more appealing to women, while the Vertex, Phenom, and Haus styles may be more suitable for men. We are adding different styles to our premium reading collection constantly, but in the meantime let’s take a closer look at these stylish reading glasses.
Blue Light Reading Glasses for Women
Attaché Reading Glasses
lens width: 50 mm | nose: 19 mm | frame width: 128 mm | temple: 140 mm | weight: 23 grams
Attaché blue light reading glasses feature trendy, round lenses and a tortoiseshell frame, effortlessly radiating sophistication and the perfect touch of modern edginess. Available in clear (35 GBLF) or amber (65 GBLF), these glasses will protect your eyes from harmful blue light while making you look classy and stylish.
Key features:
- Lightweight construction and proper weight balance offer long-wearing comfort without pressure points or fatigue
- Nylon frame material and flexible hinges offer added comfort
- Proprietary patented GUNNAR lens material and tint
- Blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV light
- Asian fit compatible
- Microfiber pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth included with purchase
Blue Light Reading Glasses for Men
Vertex Reading Glasses
lens width: 54 mm | nose: 16 mm | frame width: 136 mm | temple: 135 mm | weight: 22 grams
Vertex is our highest-rated pair of reading glasses. Featuring trendy black frames and a modernized take on a classic shape, these glasses offer the perfect blend of style, comfort, and function. They are available with clear (35 GBLF) or amber (65 GBLF) blue light protection.
Key features:
- Wide-format lenses create an unobstructed panoramic, high-resolution field of view
- Pin hinge design creates incredible durability
- Curved nose rests provide even weight distribution and eliminate pressure points
- Injection-molded engineering-grade frame polymers provide durability and flexibility
- Proprietary patented GUNNAR lens material and tint
- Blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV light
- Asian Fit Compatible
- Microfiber pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth included with purchase
Phenom Reading Glasses
lens width: 55 mm | nose: 18 mm | frame width: 135 mm | temple: 134 mm | weight: 21 grams
Featuring a unique, rectangular lens shape and sleek black frames, Phenom blue light reading glasses offer protection, function, and artistic style. Available in amber (65 GBLF), these glasses block 65% of harmful blue light, allowing you to engage in screen time without the negative side effects.
Key features:
- Soft thermoplastic rubber tipped temples
- Aluminum-magnesium frame construction
- Hidden spring hinges
- Lightweight construction
- Proper weight balance
- Micro-engineered lens locks
- Adjustable floating nose pads
- Proprietary patented GUNNAR lens material and tint
- Blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV light
- Anti-reflective lens coatings on front and back of lens
- Silicone hard-coated lens to prevent scratching
- Asian fit compatible
- Microfiber pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth included with purchase
Haus Reading Glasses
lens width: 53 mm | nose: 15 mm | frame width: 125 mm | temple: 140 mm | weight: 31 grams
We like to call our Haus reading glasses “eyewear architecture.” Made with European hand-crafted material and built for long-term function and wear, these blue light reading glasses feature modernistic, square lenses and sleek black frames. Available in amber (65 GBLF), these glasses block 65% of blue light, protecting your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light.
Key features:
- One-piece front construction
- Lightweight construction
- Proper weight balance
- Multi-layered acetates
- Proprietary patented GUNNAR lens material and tint
- Blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV light
- Anti-reflective lens coatings on front and back of lens
- Silicone hard-coated lens to prevent scratching
- Microfiber pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth included with purchase
Choose your perfect pair today
With GUNNAR blue light reading glasses, you don’t have to choose between seeing clearly and protecting your eyes from blue light. Offered in five different styles, these reading glasses have built-in blue light filter technology, offering protection while you work. Whether you’re seeking reading glasses for women or reading glasses for men, you’re sure to find your perfect pair here at GUNNAR.