Blue Blocker Sunglasses - Block UV, UVB, & UVA?

by Jeanie

Do blue blockers also filter the uv, uvb, uva?

REPLY

Hi Jeanie,

Blue blocker sunglasses are normally sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB protection and then come with an orange or amber lens to filter out the blue light.

There are blue blocking glasses that people sometimes wear indoors to block blue light that do not provide UV protection.

Kind Regards,

Leslie

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Blue Blocker Sunglasses

by Rita
(United States)

You reminded me of the blue blocker glasses. Where does one buy them? Many thanks for your assistance.

REPLY

Thanks Rita for your question. Find some options by visiting Blue Blocker Sunglasses

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Leslie

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Blue Blocker Lens

by Tom
(United States)

Can I get prescription blue blocker lenses for my glasses frame?

REPLY

Hi Tom,

Yes you can ask your optician to provide blue blocker lens on your prescription sunglasses.

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Leslie


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Blue Blocker Sunglasses for Driving?

by Barbara
(St. Clair, MI, USA)

Under Sunglasses & Macular Degeneration - the article - Free Radicals & Antioxidants - concerning Blue Blocker Sunglasses, it says (in enhanced lettering) "However, it is not recommended that you drive with blue light glasses."

Can you tell me why? The manufacturers of such sunglasses say these are "best" for driving, etc.
Confused!

REPLY

Hi Barbara,

The reason they say you should not drive with 100% "blue blockers" is that the tinted lenses alter your color perception - so that yellow lines or yellow school buses appear pink.

Thanks for your question.

Kind Regards,

Leslie

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Blue Blocker Sunglasses

by Linda
(Toronto)

Do these glasses have melanin in the lens?

REPLY

I am not aware of any blue blocker sunglasses that have melanin in them. There are some reading glasses that have melanin in them.

Hope that helps.

Kind Regards,

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN

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Blue Blockers

by Dolly
(United States)

Dear Leslie,

Thank you so much for the very helpful information.

Where can I buy Blue Blocker Sunglasses? Can you help me?

Thanks again.

REPLY

Hi Dolly,

Sunglasses that offer protection from blue light are tinted orange or amber. Other colored tinted lenses lets part of the blue spectrum through.

A blue blocker lens also helps reduce glare and does not make the world darker - so things do appear more visible because of the brightness. They also provide better contrast. They can be purchased from your optician or on line. Click here for more info:

Blue Blocker Sunglasses

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Leslie

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Blue Blocker Sunglasses

by paul
(gainsville florida)

I am a diabetic and i have had both eyes operated on to remove cataracts..i have been trying to get prescription sunglasses in florida in amber/blue blocker...the technicians down here can't seem to get it right, so i told them to tint the sunglasses yellow and then red to get amber.. is this the combination for blue blockers/amber tint??? i hope so, so far ive had light{very light] yellow and green, then a darker yellow and green mostly green.. i never had the problem when i lived in ohio as the tech's had the dye pots right there...please send me any info you have thanx.

REPLY

Hi Paul,

If you are unable to find an eye technician to make prescription sunglasses that are blue blockers, perhaps you could consider Fit Over Sunglasses - sunglasses that go over your prescription glasses.

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Leslie

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Why Not Use Blue Blocker Sunglasses While Driving?

by Hugh
(New Mexico)

1. You mention that it is not recommended to use the blue-blocker fit-over glasses while driving--is there a particular reason? It would seem that more clarity would help drive more safely.

2. What difference is there between these orange / amber blue blockers and the same tints Cocoons uses in their "limited vision" line of glasses?

REPLY

Hi Hugh,

Great question - why not use blue blocker sunglasses while driving, when blue blockers help to reduce glare and increase contrast sensitivity? The main reason it is suggested not to wear them for driving is that it may be difficult to distinguish the color of traffic lights since there is some color distortion with a blue blocker lens.

You can get Cocoon sunglasses with an amber lens to block blue light.

However, according to Dan Roberts article at MD Support,

Sunglasses and Macular Degeneration:

Lenses with orange, red-orange offer 100% protection (no visible blue).

Lenses with yellow, amber, gold, brown provide moderate protection (some visible blue).

Hope this helps.

Kind Regards,

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN



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