Blue light glasses for young ones are specifically designed to decrease screentime eye strain for kids. They feature lenses that filter out specific wavelengths of blue light that are emitted from digital device screens and our environment. The lenses are tinted amber and often have an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare, but still allow you to see natural colors. Filtering out these light waves can help decrease eyestrain, headaches, dry eyes and can even keep the circadian rhythm synchronized with sleep cycles. The best pair of blue light glasses will also have UV protection, so your child is safe outside as well.

Blue Light Glasses for Young Ones: A Solution for Kids Who Spend Time on Screens

Children absorb 65% of the blue light spectrum from their electronic devices, compared to only 20% in adults. This blue light can suppress the production of melatonin, a sleep hormone that keeps us awake and well-rested, leading to difficulty falling asleep, poor quality sleep, and overstimulated children. Blue light filters can help to prevent this overstimulation and allow children to get a better night’s sleep.

You’ll find prescription and non-prescription options in our selection of blue light glasses for kids. We’ve found that it’s a good idea to have your child tested for an eyeglasses prescription before purchasing these lenses, so they can be fitted with a lens with their preferred index (the number value that indicates how thin the lenses are). We also recommend limiting screentime, using a blue-violet light filter on the phone or tablet and using computer glasses for kids when working online for long periods of time.