We work, we game, and we repeat.
Our eyes are under constant exposure to harmful blue light from prolonged screen time.
Here are the best blue light-blocking glasses for gamers in 2023.
Elevate your gameplay while protecting your eyes against the harmful effects of blue light exposure, with the HyperX Spectre Stealth Blue Light Blocking Glasses. Their crystal clear anti-reflective lenses are designed to provide maximum protection with minimal color distortion so that your gameplay remains on point.
They can be worn for extended gameplay sessions, and with gaming headsets too.
Flexible and comfortable to wear for hours on end, the only sticking point is the price tag.
With an extensive product range already established, GUNNAR is no stranger to the gaming glasses industry.
Riots lenses are housed inside a polycarbonate frame and have a mild yellow tint to them.
The intention with this design is to replicate natural light, and thereby minimize the effects of eye strain.
These stylish frames walk the walk and talk the talk as one of the best mid-range options currently available.
The downside (if there is one) is that they are non-polarized.
Excellent for blocking blue light and UV light, but less effective at reducing the glare factor.
If you have the money to burn, you might like to cast it into the inferno.
Were talking, of course, about the Gamer Advantage Inferno gaming glasses.
But it has been toned down to the lowest level possible, thanks to Gamer Advantages Rezme lens technology.
The result is glasses that are effective at blocking out 41 percent of the most harmful blue light.
They come complete with a polarized sunglasses clip that transforms them into powerful anti-glare sunglasses too.
Offering effective protection against blue light and UV light, these glasses are great for indoor and outdoor use.
New for 2023, Horus X has produced these round blue light-blocking glasses.
They have a soft polycarbonate frame and UV-treated polycarbonate lenses with anti-scratch protection.
With limited color distortion, they provide long-lasting comfort with a casual style.
Designed specifically for gamers, they are effective at blocking 100 percent of harmful blue light.
Plus, the polycarbonate lenses offer anti-scratch and anti-reflection protection.
This tint will obviously taint the visuals of your gameplay somewhat.
Effective at blocking 92 percent of blue light, they also offer plenty of protection against its ill effects.
Weighing in at a paltry 0.7 ounces, youll barely feel them sat on your nose.
The frame is made from TR90, a flexible thermoplastic material, which gives them a super lightweight feel.
As you might expect, the level of blue light protection here comes at a price.
Nevertheless, for advanced blue light filtering, these gaming glasses take some beating.
Obviously, you’ll want something that provides effective protection against blue light damage, too.
But there’s often a trade-off between blue light blocking and color distortion.
Striking the right balance between these two factors is key.
The GUNNAR Riot glasses tick a lot of the right boxes.
Plus, they also protect against screen glare, which is a bonus.
For budget buyers, the Setex Blue Light Blocking Glasses are well worth considering.
With Gecko Grip nose pads they provide ultimate comfort, and won’t slip from your nose.
They offer reasonable blue light-blocking capabilities and are also great for protecting against UV light as well.
Less effective against glare, they are still one of the very best options available for the price.
But for the asking price, the HyperX Spectre Stealth hit that sweet spot between form and function.
For stylish cool looks, they’re unbeatable.
Plus, they provide good all-around protection against blue light and UV light damage.
Plus, they can sit comfortably alongside your favorite gaming headset without causing an obstruction.
