Guide to Where to Buy Blue Light Glasses in Canada

Blue light glasses have become so mainstream that many people are now aware of what blue light is, and the value of using lenses which block against blue light.

In the media, one sees many assertions about blue light blocking lenses and their benefits for safeguarding eye health and minimizing eye strain. While most are true, there are also some misconceptions about the real benefits of blue light glasses.

For more information on digital eye strain and what blue light really is, head over to our article to read more here.

There are many avenues for obtaining blue light glasses in Canada. This guide will help the reader understand the differences between the different types of blue light glasses available, and why many Canadians are now resorting to blue light filters.

Where Can I Buy Blue Light Glasses in Canada?

There are a few ways to purchase blue light glasses.

Firstly, some people see ads online and they ultimately end up ordering blue light glasses through an eCommerce site.

Blue light glasses are easily found through online retail sites like Amazon, eBay, and other fast-fulfillment businesses. These are usually available at price points under $100 CAD. They are also often mass-produced, similar to what we have seen with over-the-counter reading glasses. These usually do not have prescription lenses available and are not customizable to your visual needs, and thus their lower price points.

The other avenue for purchasing blue light glasses would be through eyeglass stores or optometry practices. As such, one usually finds more options available for customization, and blue light filters are incorporated into the wearer’s comprehensive ocular care program by a registered doctor of optometry or optician.

Do Eyeglass Stores Sell Blue Light Glasses?

Yes! Optical stores are able to sell blue light glasses.

Through eyeglass stores, blue light glasses are a lot more customizable. It is very important to choose the right type of lens, whether that be a single vision lens, progressive lens, office lens, or anti-fatigue lens design.

The type of lens is usually discussed with your optometrist and will be recommended based upon your age and your visual needs. Once the lens design is chosen, a blue light filter coating can be added to those lenses.

This is an example of how buying blue light glasses from an optometrist differs from purchasing mass-produced blue light glasses online. At boutique eyewear stores, you can not only select the most medically appropriate lens prior to applying a blue light coating, but you can also choose from a wide variety of designer eyewear frames to get eyewear that complements your overall aesthetic.

This is why online glasses retailers have never really replaced the demand for in-person eyewear shopping.

Can You Wear Blue Light Glasses All Day?

Yes. Blue light glasses are able to be worn all day.

As there can be many environments where one might be exposed to blue light, the benefits of wearing these glasses can be seen throughout the entire day.

Our eyes are actually exposed to blue light from natural sunlight. Sunlight encompasses the entire visual spectrum of which naturally occurring blue light is a part of.

With our changing world in which prolonged use of digital devices has become the norm, our eyes are exposed to excess artificial blue light from morning to night. As we become more and more reliant on screens, blue light glasses become more and more relevant.

How to Choose a Pair of Blue Light Glasses?

After a thorough examination by one of our doctors of optometry, you will be assisted by our frame and lens specialists in order to select a pair of blue light glasses that are best suited for your visual needs.

A number of factors come into play when choosing the proper blue light glasses.

For example, choosing the right type of computer glasses can be daunting as there are so many factors that can affect one’s computer vision.

Whether it be a pair of blue light glasses that you wear all day, or a specialized pair of progressive lenses, or office lenses, we’d like to help you make the right decision based on your visual needs.

For more information on the different types of reading glasses available for computer and near work, visit our blue light glasses page.