Blue Light Blocking Glasses: Complete Guide
Protect your eyes every day with our blue light blocking solutions – available with or without prescription – and enjoy greater visual comfort in front of screens.
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Why choose blue light blocking glasses?
With remote work, smartphones, gaming and streaming, we are exposed to screens almost all day long.
Blue light blocking glasses filter part of the blue-violet spectrum emitted by LEDs, improving visual comfort during prolonged use.
Available with clear (non-prescription) lenses or with your prescription, they can help reduce eye strain, glare and that “tired eyes” feeling at the end of the day.
Good to know: these lenses do not replace a proper vision correction, but they are an excellent complement to optimise your comfort on computer, tablet, smartphone or game console.
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How does blue light filtering work?
- Coatings applied to the surface or integrated directly into the lens material.
- Targeted reduction of short wavelengths that cause visual discomfort.
- A slight residual tint to improve contrast perception.
- High-quality anti-reflection to reduce halos and maximise clarity.
The goal is to let useful light pass through while limiting the potentially harmful part of blue light when exposure is high, especially during long screen sessions or in the evening.
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Lens care: keeping your lenses crystal clear
- Rinse your glasses under lukewarm water to remove dust and micro-particles.
- Use a dedicated lens cleaning spray (compatible with coatings).
- Wipe gently with a clean microfibre cloth.
- Avoid tissues, T-shirts or household cleaners.
Anti-reflection, anti-smudge and hard coatings make daily care easier and maintain perfect transparency – as long as you follow these simple steps.
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Visionet blue light solutions for every need
Standard blue light blocking filters
Visionet offers high-performance coatings such as Xblue Ultra UV – a robust solution for everyday screen use:
- Essential protection against blue light from screens.
- Filters around 40–50% of harmful blue light while maintaining beneficial blue light transmission.
- Slight bluish residual reflex for improved contrast.
- Premium anti-reflection with hard, hydrophobic, antistatic and oleophobic properties.
- UV PROTECT technology: limits internal UV reflections and protects the eye over the entire lens surface.
New generation: Blue CLEAR
For reinforced protection and a cleaner cosmetic finish, Blue CLEAR technology goes even further:
- Filter integrated directly into the lens material (not only on the surface).
- 100% UV blocking on the front side and 100% blocking of harmful blue light (around 415 nm).
- Maintains transmission of “essential” blue light (around 465 nm) for visual comfort and safety.
- Eliminates bluish residual reflex for a more discreet, aesthetic lens.
- Satin UV anti-reflection coating: reinforced resistance to scratches and everyday wear.
- Includes hard, hydrophobic, antistatic, oleophobic and UV PROTECT treatments.
Want to compare all our coatings (anti-reflection, blue light blocking, hard coat, etc.) and discover the rest of our options?
Visit our dedicated lens coatings page.
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How to order your blue light lenses with Visionet
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Choose your frame (with or without prescription) and then select the blue light blocking option in the list of lens treatments.
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Our qualified opticians check your prescription, advise you on lens index and coatings, and fine-tune the parameters to ensure both comfort and aesthetics.
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Benefits and limits of blue light lenses
- Helps reduce eye strain and discomfort linked to prolonged screen exposure.
- Effective protection against UV and harmful blue light to help preserve your eye health in the long term.
- A slight bluish reflex may be visible with some standard coatings and can be cosmetically noticeable.
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Blue CLEAR offers a more neutral look but may show a faint yellowish tint, especially on non-prescription lenses.
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Not compatible with tinted or sunglass lenses.
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Transitions photochromic lenses integrate a native blue-light filter (absorbing about 40% of harmful blue light, similar to a standard blue light coating); additional protection can be added, except with Blue CLEAR (not compatible with Transitions).
Blue light lenses are particularly recommended if you spend a lot of time on a computer or digital devices.
Otherwise, simpler coatings (standard anti-reflection, hard coat, etc.) may be sufficient – feel free to ask our opticians for personalised advice.
FAQ – All about Visionet blue light lenses
Who are blue light glasses for?
They are recommended for anyone who is frequently exposed to screens – adults and children alike – whether or not they need vision correction.
What is the difference between Xblue Ultra UV and Blue CLEAR?
Xblue Ultra UV Omega Optix filters harmful blue light using a surface coating and provides premium anti-reflection performance.
Blue CLEAR integrates the filter directly into the lens material, eliminates bluish reflex and blocks 100% of front-side UV for reinforced protection.
Can I wear these glasses with contact lenses?
Yes. Non-prescription blue light glasses can be worn over contact lenses and act as an additional protective shield in front of your eyes.
Do I need a prescription?
A valid prescription is required for corrective lenses. Clear, non-prescription models can be ordered without a prescription.
How should I clean my glasses?
Rinse them under lukewarm water, use a suitable lens cleaning spray and wipe gently with a microfibre cloth.
Avoid household products, paper tissues, kitchen roll or abrasive fabrics that can damage the coatings.
What are the delivery times with Visionet?
Lead times depend on your prescription and the coatings selected. Contact our opticians for a personalised estimate based on your order.
Are Visionet coatings guaranteed?
Yes. All our anti-reflection, blue light and hard coatings come with a manufacturer’s warranty against manufacturing defects and abnormal wear.
Are blue light lenses suitable for night driving?
Some blue light lenses can improve comfort at night by reducing glare. However, for driving specifically, we recommend speaking to an optician to select the most appropriate solution for your needs and local regulations.
Do blue light coatings change colour perception?
Standard coatings may create a slight bluish reflex or a faint yellow tint (with Blue CLEAR), but overall colour rendering on screen remains accurate.
If you work in a field requiring very precise colour matching (graphic design, photography, video, etc.), talk to our opticians to find the best balance.
Can I combine blue light protection with progressive or multifocal lenses?
Yes, our blue light coatings are compatible with progressive and multifocal lenses, unless otherwise specified for certain specific designs.
This allows you to protect your eyes at all distances.
Are there options for children?
Yes. Visionet offers frames and coatings specifically adapted to children, with or without prescription, to help protect their eyes as they grow and use screens more frequently.
For any additional questions or tailored advice, contact the Visionet team – we are here to help you choose the right blue light blocking glasses for your daily life.
