{"id":10653,"date":"2020-07-31T02:42:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T06:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=10653"},"modified":"2023-10-25T23:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T03:12:28","slug":"what-are-blue-lens-glasses-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/what-are-blue-lens-glasses-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What are blue lens glasses for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, you\u2019ve heard about blue lenses and how they\u2019re the new \u201cnext big thing\u201d in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eyewear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But you may have wondered about the purpose and benefits of blue-lens glasses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to get the deets on blue-lens glasses, sunglasses, and everything in between. Then you can shop smarter, easier, and (if you\u2019re feeling bold) bluer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/heart-shaped\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling woman wearing a yellow dress and blue lens sunglasses\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3-825x520.jpg 825w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/In-content-image-3-397x250.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Blue-Lens Glasses Used For?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue-tinted glasses provide both style and function. People wear them because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bold-colored lenses make an unforgettable fashion statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue lenses are available in both prescription and non-prescription glasses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blue hue enhances the wearer\u2019s perception of colors and adds a stronger contour to nearby objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional lens features are available to boost the quality of your eyewear, including UV protection, an anti-glare coating, and scratch resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features are great for anyone, but they are ideal for people who spend a lot of time outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Blue-Tinted Sunglasses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bold-colored lens calls for attention and draws plenty of compliments. In addition to making a fashion statement, blue-lens sunglasses provide many benefits to their wearers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blue lens tint can:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance color perception\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce glare in snowy conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve object contours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some situations where blue-tinted lenses may be especially helpful:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow sports (skiing, snowboarding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water sports (fishing, boating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor leisure activities (golf, walking)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-visibility conditions (fog, mist, snow)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lenses with a blue tint can also provide 100% protection against <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/uv-rays-and-your-eyes-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UV rays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just like darker tinted lenses. Make sure any sunglasses you buy are labeled as providing 100% UV protection \u2014 no matter what color the lenses are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/clear\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing blue-tinted sunglasses with thick translucent frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/content-11-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Blue Lenses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue-tint glasses can be tailored with a specific type of tint, shade of blue, or other lens feature to fit your lifestyle and preferences. Here are some tint options to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Light blue <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 At 20% tint strength, this tint is useful for indoor environments or overcast conditions because it\u2019s not too dark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medium blue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 At 50% tint strength, this tint is perfect for outdoorsy types who require a bit more visual clarity in the sun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dark blue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 At 80% tint strength, this tint is ideal for sunny conditions because it greatly reduces brightness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gradient blue <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A trendy look, this tint has a darker shade of blue at the top of the lenses that gradually lightens as it moves down toward the bottom of the lenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mirrored blue\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This tint adds a bit of flashiness to your already fashion-forward lenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Polarized blue \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tint reduces glare in extremely bright environments and improves hazy vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Get Blue-Lens Glasses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to indulge in a tinted lens? You can browse each of the options above when picking out lenses for your new glasses on Eyebuydirect. Simply click \u201cSelect Lenses\u201d under your preferred frames and you\u2019ll be prompted to pick the lens features you want on the next page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For eyeglasses, you\u2019ll need to select \u201cSun\u201d under the lens color selector to find blue lenses. This option appears after you\u2019ve selected your lens usage. For sunglasses, you only need to click \u201cSelect Lenses\u201d to find the option for blue tints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12827 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to select lens usage on the Eyebuydirect website\" width=\"631\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-1017x1024.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-516x520.jpg 516w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-248x250.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Select &#8216;non-prescription<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12828 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to select lens tint on the Eyebuydirect website\" width=\"636\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2-657x520.jpg 657w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-2-316x250.jpg 316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Select &#8216;sun&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12829\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to select lens color on the Eyebuydirect website\" width=\"630\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3-699x520.jpg 699w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Blue-lens-glasses-choose-lenses-3-336x250.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Select &#8216;blue&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Lenses vs. Blue-Violet Light Lenses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue-tinted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be confused with blue-violet light<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> filtering lenses. It may seem obvious, but blue-tinted lenses are not specifically designed to filter blue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-violet light<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Glasses with blue light filtering lenses are also sometimes called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blue light glasses or computer glasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you order from Eyebuydirect, you can add<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/digital-protection\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blue-violet light filtering technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to any non-tinted eyeglass lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are, you\u2019ve heard about blue lenses and how they\u2019re the new \u201cnext big thing\u201d in eyewear. But you may have wondered about the purpose and benefits of blue-lens glasses. 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