Best glasses for working on a laptop all day
For long laptop days mostly indoors, choose anti blue light glasses in a light, comfortable frame. If you also go out in the sun during the day, choose photochromic blue cut glasses, which filter screen light indoors and darken outdoors. If you wear a prescription, add it to the lens. Pair your glasses with regular screen breaks and a screen raised to eye level.
Choose the lens by your day
| Your day | Best lens |
|---|---|
| Office or remote work, mostly indoors | Anti Blue Light |
| Laptop at work plus errands, commuting or site visits | Photochromic Blue Cut |
| Student studying on phone and laptop, often at night | Anti Blue Light |
| You need glasses to see clearly, no filter wanted | Clear Lens |
Choose a frame you can wear for 8 hours
- Weight: lighter frames are more comfortable for long days. Titanium frames are a good choice.
- Size: pick big, medium or small to match your face width, so the frame does not pinch or slide.
- Shape: use the Face Shape Tool to find shapes that suit you.
Set up your desk
- Raise your screen. The top of the screen should sit at or just below eye level. A laptop stand makes this easy and helps keep your laptop cool.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Match screen brightness to the room and use night mode in the evening.
If you often get headaches or blurry vision, see a qualified optometrist for an eye test. You may need prescription lenses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear blue light glasses without a prescription?
Yes. Anti blue light glasses are available with non-prescription lenses, so anyone can wear them for screen work.
Are blue light glasses good for phone use at night?
Many people find screens feel softer with them in the evening. They work best together with night mode and lower screen brightness.
Should I get one pair for work and another for outside?
You can, but photochromic blue cut glasses cover both in one pair: clear with a screen filter indoors, dark outdoors.
