Where to Buy Blue Light Glasses in Nigeria: Jumia vs Jiji vs Lens & Co vs Mint Eyewear (2026)
Where should you buy blue light glasses in Nigeria? For the lowest price, Jumia and Jiji win, but quality and authenticity depend on the seller. If you need a prescription with an eye test, Mint Eyewear is the stronger choice, because it lists eye tests at five Lagos addresses. Lens & Co by Tiara also makes prescription glasses: upload your prescription, and we confirm the lens, price and delivery date on WhatsApp before you pay, with lenses made through our partner opticians, who help with prescriptions. For anti blue light, photochromic and photochromic blue cut glasses from a store with written policies, virtual try-on and WhatsApp confirmation before you pay, Lens & Co by Tiara is a solid choice. The table below compares all four on price, lenses, authenticity, delivery and returns.
Last updated: 10 October 2026. Written by the Lens & Co by Tiara team, a Nigerian eyewear brand in Ogba, Lagos with nearly 10 years in business. We sell glasses, so we have an interest here. We took the details for other sellers from their own pages on 10 October 2026 and link to each one. Prices and policies change, so check the seller’s page before you pay. This guide is general information, not medical advice.
Jumia vs Jiji vs Lens & Co vs Mint Eyewear: comparison table
The four options are different kinds of seller. Jumia and Jiji are marketplaces, where many sellers list their own products. Lens & Co by Tiara and Mint Eyewear are specialist eyewear brands that control their own lenses, policies and support.
Price, lenses and authenticity
| Factor | Jumia | Jiji | Lens & Co by Tiara | Mint Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | From ₦980 on 10 October 2026, with many basic listings under about ₦18,000 | Set by each seller, and often negotiable | Adult frames from ₦10,000, children’s from ₦5,000. Lens options are priced on each product page | Screen glasses ₦11,000 to ₦22,000 on its screen glasses page, with lens customisation options on product pages |
| Lens types | Described by each seller | Described by each seller | Clear Lens, Anti Blue Light, Photochromic and Photochromic Blue Cut. Photochromic lenses have UV400 protection | Blue light, anti-glare, photochromic, tinted and combination lenses, with 20+ customisation options stated on its site |
| Authenticity assurance | Official Stores exist, but marketplace sellers vary. Check the seller rating and reviews | Individual sellers. Jiji advises checking feedback and preferring Verified sellers | Lens type named on every option, honest claims and written policies. See our 5 home tests | Lens type named, and a blue-light test kit is listed with its glasses. 7-day guarantee, terms apply |
Prescriptions, eye tests and try-on
| Factor | Jumia | Jiji | Lens & Co by Tiara | Mint Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription option | Mostly ready-made reading powers in the listings we saw | Depends on the seller | Yes. Upload your prescription, including reading glasses. We confirm lens, price and delivery on WhatsApp before you pay | Yes. Single vision, progressive and ultra thin options are listed |
| Eye test | Not part of the marketplace | Not part of the platform | We do not run eye tests ourselves, but we work with partner opticians who help with prescriptions. You can also bring a prescription from any qualified optometrist | Yes. Listed at ₦15,500 with a free prescription card, at five Lagos addresses (eye test page) |
| Virtual try-on | Photos only | Photos only | Yes. Upload a photo or use your camera and compare up to three frames | Yes. Phone camera try-on, as described on its site |
Delivery, returns and warranty
| Factor | Jumia | Jiji | Lens & Co by Tiara | Mint Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery in Lagos | Shown at checkout | Arranged with the seller | Usually 24 to 48 hours, depending on lens type. Prescription lenses are made first | 1 to 3 business days for standard blue light glasses, and 4 to 7 for single vision (delivery timeline). A product page also lists 3 to 7 business days processing, so confirm at checkout |
| Delivery nationwide | Shown at checkout | Arranged with the seller | 3 to 7 working days after production, to all 36 states and the FCT | 3 to 5 business days for standard styles and 7 to 10 for single vision. Free over ₦50,000 |
| Returns | Its Jumia returns and refunds process lists a 7-day window for wrong, damaged, defective or counterfeit items, with restrictions | Agreed with the seller. Jiji advises inspecting the item before you pay | Full refund for damaged or not-as-advertised orders reported within 24 hours of delivery. Exchange only for Anti Blue Light. No exchange for prescription | 7-day guarantee, terms apply. Returns for company error or a verified defect. Prescription and custom products are non-refundable once production begins (returns policy) |
| Warranty | Depends on the seller | Depends on the seller | 1-year warranty on glasses, which depends on how they are used and cared for. Our laptop stand has a 2-year warranty | 7-day guarantee. We did not find a longer warranty on the pages we read |
Support, payment and who each suits
| Factor | Jumia | Jiji | Lens & Co by Tiara | Mint Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Help centre and seller messaging | Chat with the seller | WhatsApp +234 810 023 1746. Calls Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Thursday from 10:00 am) | Phone, WhatsApp and email, every day from 9 am to 8:30 pm |
| Payment options | Pay on delivery on some items, cards (Mastercard, Visa, Verve) and JumiaPay (Jumia payment page) | Agreed with the seller. Jiji advises avoiding prepayment | Paystack: card and bank transfer | Paystack, other methods not stated |
| Best for | A tight budget, if you accept variable quality | Bargain hunters who can meet the seller and inspect first | Anti blue light, photochromic and photochromic blue cut glasses, with a store in Ogba and WhatsApp confirmation | Prescriptions with an eye test, progressive lenses and complex prescriptions |
Where a cell says “Photos only” or “Not part of the marketplace”, we mean we did not find the feature on the seller’s pages. Tell us if something has changed and we will update this guide.
Jumia: the right choice for a tight budget
Jumia is a large online marketplace with a very wide price range. On 10 October 2026, blue light glasses listings started at ₦980, and photochromic blue light pairs we saw were around ₦8,000 to ₦17,280. Also, some listings carry a Pay on Delivery badge, and Jumia accepts cards and JumiaPay, according to its Jumia payment page.
Buy on Jumia if your budget is tight, you accept that quality varies, and you want the option to pay on delivery. Be careful if you need a verified lens, a prescription made to your numbers, or support from someone who knows eyewear.
Before you order: check the seller’s rating, read recent reviews with photos, look for an Official Store badge, and read the return rules for the item. Jumia’s Jumia returns and refunds process describes a 7-day window for wrong, damaged, defective or counterfeit items, in original condition and packaging.
Jiji: the right choice for bargains, if you can inspect first
Jiji is a classifieds marketplace where individual sellers and businesses list items, and you agree price and delivery with the seller. That can mean the lowest price, and it also means you carry more of the risk. Jiji safety tips advise checking seller feedback, avoiding prepayment, meeting in a public place or paying on delivery, inspecting the item before you pay, and preferring sellers with a Verified badge.
Buy on Jiji if you are a confident negotiator who can meet the seller and check the glasses before paying. Skip Jiji if you want a guaranteed lens type, a returns policy or a prescription order, unless the seller states those terms clearly in writing.
Lens & Co by Tiara: where we are strong, and where we are not
Where we are strong.
- Four named lens types on over 100 frames: Clear Lens, Anti Blue Light, Photochromic and Photochromic Blue Cut. In addition, see the shop and photochromic vs blue cut lenses.
- Written policies with numbers: the returns policy, delivery policy and terms.
- Confirmation before you pay on prescription orders: we confirm lens, price and delivery date on WhatsApp.
- A store in Ogba, Lagos and a 5.0 rating from 63 Google reviews (checked 10 October 2026). Also, read is Lens & Co by Tiara legit? to check us.
- Virtual try-on and the face shape tool to narrow your choice before you buy: try frames on and find your face shape.
- Starting prices: adult frames from ₦10,000 and children’s glasses at ₦5,000.
- A 1-year warranty on glasses, which depends on how they are used and cared for. In our experience, most of our glasses are durable, and our titanium frames hold up especially well.
Where we are weaker.
- We do not run eye tests ourselves. We work with partner opticians who help with prescriptions, but you can also bring a prescription from any qualified optometrist.
- Our return window is 24 hours, and only Anti Blue Light glasses can be exchanged.
- Our site does not list progressive lenses. If you need them, ask us on WhatsApp before you order.
- Jumia and Jiji can be cheaper per pair.
Mint Eyewear: where it beats us
Mint Eyewear is an eyewear brand that sells online, lists eye tests at five Lagos addresses and publishes a delivery timeline. On the details we checked on 10 October 2026, it is stronger than us in several areas:
- Eye tests. Its eye test page lists a comprehensive eye test at ₦15,500, with a free prescription card, at five Lagos addresses (Gbagada, Yaba, Ikeja, Victoria Island and Ajah).
- More lens choices for complex prescriptions, including progressive and ultra thin options, with delivery times published for high prescriptions.
- Longer support hours: every day from 9 am to 8:30 pm.
- Free delivery thresholds: across Lagos on orders over ₦30,000 and across Nigeria over ₦50,000.
- A blue-light test kit is listed with its glasses.
Things to check with Mint: its returns policy accepts returns for company error or a verified manufacturing defect, and says prescription lenses and custom products are non-refundable once production begins. Its guarantee is 7 days, with terms. Those rules are similar in spirit to ours, so read both before you buy.
Choose Mint if you need an eye test, a progressive or high prescription, or longer support hours. Choose Lens & Co if you already have a prescription, want to confirm everything on WhatsApp before paying, or prefer a store in Ogba.
How to spot quality on any platform
Whichever seller you pick, use the same checks:
- Look for the lens type by name, such as anti blue light, photochromic or photochromic blue cut.
- Be careful with medical claims. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says several studies suggest blue light glasses do not improve digital eye strain. In addition, the 2023 Cochrane review of 17 trials found they probably make no difference, and the College of Optometrists advises against promoting them for fatigue, sleep or eye health without evidence. Treat them as a comfort choice.
- Check the return rules before you pay, especially for prescription lenses.
- Read reviews with photos, and look for patterns, not single comments.
- Ask a question first, and see whether you get a clear answer.
- Run a quick check when your pair arrives. See 5 tests you can do at home.
For a longer checklist, read best places to buy blue light glasses in Nigeria and where to buy blue light glasses in Lagos.
Which should you choose? Match your situation
| Your situation | Good choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tight budget, accepts some risk | Jumia, or Jiji if you can inspect first | Lowest listed prices and, on some Jumia items, pay on delivery |
| No prescription yet, need an eye test | Mint Eyewear, or ask us about our partner opticians | Lists eye tests at five Lagos addresses |
| Already have a prescription | Lens & Co or Mint Eyewear | Both make prescription glasses. Compare lens options, delivery and return rules |
| Want photochromic or photochromic blue cut | Lens & Co or Mint Eyewear | Both sell them. Compare frames, prices and policies |
| Need progressive lenses | Mint Eyewear | Progressive options are listed on its site |
| Want to try frames on before buying | Lens & Co or Mint Eyewear | Both describe a virtual try-on |
| Want a store visit in Ogba, Lagos | Lens & Co | Shop 12SF, Suite A, Goldrim Plaza, Ogba |
| Outside Lagos, want a clear timeline | Lens & Co or Mint Eyewear | Both publish nationwide delivery times |
Want to see our frames before you decide?
Browse the shop, try frames on your face, or ask us anything on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions about buying blue light glasses in Nigeria
Where is the best place to buy blue light glasses in Nigeria?
It depends on what you need. For the lowest price, Jumia and Jiji have the cheapest listings, but quality and authenticity depend on the seller. For a prescription with an eye test, Mint Eyewear is the stronger choice. Lens & Co by Tiara also makes prescription glasses, with lenses made through our partner opticians and your lens, price and delivery date confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay. For anti blue light, photochromic and photochromic blue cut glasses from a store with written policies and WhatsApp confirmation before you pay, Lens & Co by Tiara is a solid choice. Use the comparison table in this guide to match each option to your situation.
Is Jumia a good place to buy blue light glasses?
Jumia suits a tight budget, since blue light glasses listings start under ₦1,000 and a pair can arrive with pay on delivery on some listings. Quality varies by seller, so check the seller’s rating, read recent reviews, and confirm the return rules before you order. Jumia’s Jumia returns and refunds process describes a 7-day window for wrong, damaged, defective or counterfeit items.
Is Jiji safe for buying blue light glasses?
Jiji is a classifieds marketplace where individual sellers list items, so safety depends on the seller and how you deal. Jiji safety tips advise checking seller feedback, preferring Verified sellers, avoiding prepayment, and inspecting the item before you pay.
Is Lens & Co better than Mint Eyewear?
Not for every buyer. Mint Eyewear is stronger if you need an eye test, because it lists a comprehensive eye test at five Lagos addresses, and it offers progressive and other custom lens options. Lens & Co by Tiara is a good fit if you already have a prescription or only want blue light, photochromic or photochromic blue cut lenses, with a store in Ogba, written policies and WhatsApp confirmation before you pay.
Does Mint Eyewear offer eye tests?
Yes. Its eye test page lists a comprehensive eye test at ₦15,500 with a free prescription card, at five Lagos addresses (checked 10 October 2026). Fees and locations can change, so confirm them when you book. Lens & Co by Tiara does not run eye tests itself, but we work with partner opticians who help with prescriptions, so ask us on WhatsApp.
Which is the cheapest place to buy blue light glasses in Nigeria?
Jumia and Jiji usually have the lowest listed prices, with Jumia listings starting under ₦1,000 on 10 October 2026. Also, the cheapest pair is not always the best value, because lens quality, return rules and authenticity differ. At Lens & Co by Tiara, adult frames start from ₦10,000 and children’s glasses cost ₦5,000.
How do I avoid fake blue light glasses?
Buy from a seller that names the lens type, shows real photos and sizes, and has clear return rules. No home test is definitive, but five quick checks can expose obvious fakes. In addition, read fake vs real blue light glasses: 5 tests you can do at home and best places to buy blue light glasses in Nigeria.
Do blue light glasses really work?
The evidence is limited. Also, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says several studies suggest blue light glasses do not improve digital eye strain, and the 2023 Cochrane review found they probably make no difference to eye strain in the short term. People choose them for comfort on screens. In addition, read are blue light glasses worth it in Nigeria?
Which option delivers fastest?
For Lagos, Mint Eyewear lists 1 to 3 business days for standard blue light glasses and Lens & Co lists usually 24 to 48 hours, depending on lens type. Jumia shows its delivery estimate at checkout, and Jiji deliveries are arranged with the seller. Also, prescription lenses take longer everywhere because they are made to order.
Can I get prescription blue light glasses from these sellers?
Mint Eyewear and Lens & Co by Tiara both make prescription glasses. Jumia and Jiji listings are mostly ready-made glasses, so a custom prescription depends on the seller. For our process, read how to get prescription blue light glasses in Nigeria.
Do Lens & Co and Mint Eyewear offer virtual try-on?
Yes, both do. Lens & Co’s virtual try-on lets you upload a photo or use your camera, place a frame on your face and compare up to three frames. Mint Eyewear’s website describes a phone camera try-on. Jumia and Jiji are photo-based listings.
Related reading: how much blue light glasses cost in Nigeria, blue light glasses in Nigeria, how to get prescription blue light glasses and buying glasses online outside Lagos.