10 Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses in 2022 (Prospek, Swanwick, and More)

Orange-tinted glasses are actually the strongest types and block out an upwards of 90% of blue light. They’re also called computer glasses. Because they’re so effective, they’ll help you adjust your body clock by encouraging melatonin production. We recommend them if you’re often up late at night and can’t get to bed.

But, since they are heavily tinted, they distort the colors on your screen, so they’re not great for graphic designers and illustrators. They're also not the best for when you really want to see full HD color on your TV. And many people think the yellow-orange tint makes you look a bit silly.

Clear glasses aren’t completely free from tint, but usually, it's subtle enough that the colors on your screen look pretty much the same. It can come off a little amber though. So if color fidelity’s important to you–whether it’s because you’re a designer or you want your Technicolor films to look just right–then clear is the better choice.

You can also wear these around town without looking like your eyes are orange and without feeling like everything looks too dim. That’s why these are a godsend for the photophobic, who need a lot of protection from light. They usually only block 25 to 50% of blue light, but that’s enough to clear up most light-induced migraines and tension headaches.

Zyl (also known as cellulose acetate, or just acetate) is most commonly used for frames because it’s cheap and can take on almost any color imaginable. A lot of zyl frames are different colors on the inside and outside–and lighter colors on the inside look cool and aren’t as noticeable in your peripherals. But zyl gets brittle with age and is the heaviest of the plastics.

Nylon is lightweight and really difficult to break. That’s why it’s often used to make sports glasses.

TR90’s a relatively new kind of plastic that is heat-, stress-, and impact-resistant. Plus, it’s super lightweight. It’s a good alternative if acetate irritates you.

Monel, on the other hand, is the most commonly used in metal frames. It’s a mixture of usually copper and nickel. It’s malleable and resists corrosion, but, of course, isn’t an option for anyone allergic to nickel.

Titanium is a great all-around option. It’s hypoallergenic, super strong, and half as heavy as other metals. But it’s also the most expensive.

Beryllium and stainless steels are both cheaper alternatives to titanium. They’re strong and don’t tarnish easily.

In general, oval faces can wear any frames. That’s because they’re balanced–about twice as long as they are wide, with a chin that’s only a bit smaller than the forehead. But they look extra good in angular glasses that suit round faces.

Round faces have full cheeks and no angles. That’s why rectangular and sharp frames (such as your classic cat eye) look so good–they sharpen you up and accent the cheekbones.

A square face is defined as if your forehead is broad, your jawline strong, and your chin square. Again, the general rule with frames is contrast. Round and oval frames will add some flowing curves to your face, making you softer and irresistible.