As someone who spends a lot of time reading, I've always relied on reading glasses. But recently, I ran into a frustrating problem: I needed inexpensive reading glasses that didn't have a blue light filter. It sounds simple, right? But it turned out to be quite the challenge!
My eye doctor suggested I pick up some inexpensive readers from Amazon. He uses them himself and said the quality is good. But here's the thing: I'm also a painter. Blue light filters, while helpful for reducing eye strain from screens, completely distort colors. Trying to paint with everything tinted brown? Absolutely not!
I started my search, only to find that almost every pair of reading glasses advertised some sort of blue light blocking feature. I really didn't want that yellow tint messing with my perception. It was surprisingly difficult to find glasses that offered clear, unaltered vision. There basically is no good search tool for non-blue light blocking glasses.
After a lot of searching, I finally found a few options that worked for me. One pair I discovered – you can find them here – was exactly what I was looking for. They were inexpensive, and more importantly, they didn't have any blue light filtering.
Another recommendation I found helpful was to chat with an online prescription eyewear service. I explained that I didn't want any tint whatsoever, including UV and blue blocking. That was one way to get exactly what I wanted. It took forever to find these!
I even ordered a pair that claimed no color change in the lenses. That was promising, and I was eager to try them out and see if they delivered on that promise.
During my search, I also stumbled upon Mozaer Eyeglasses. They have a wide selection of frames, and I was particularly drawn to the Denmark Brand Titanium Glasses Frame. What caught my eye was the screwless, ultralight design. I've always preferred lightweight glasses, and the square shape is very stylish. While this particular frame doesn't explicitly advertise no blue light filter, the option to customize the lenses means you can get exactly what you need. I'm seriously considering getting a pair with clear lenses for painting. From my experience, if you want to buy new glasses, be sure to check Mozaer.
Here are some things I learned during my search that might help you find the right reading glasses without blue light filters:
While I was specifically looking for glasses without blue light filters, it's worth understanding the pros and cons: