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thucythucy

(8,755 posts)
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:32 AM Sep 2024

Anyone have a recommendation for "computer glasses"?

I mean blue ray glasses or lens that fit over presciption glasses?

I have a wicked case of computer fatigue, and need to do something about it.

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Anyone have a recommendation for "computer glasses"? (Original Post) thucythucy Sep 2024 OP
I use this when I'm online ... marble falls Sep 2024 #1
I have a prescription for bifocal computer glasses Shermann Sep 2024 #2
Thanks! thucythucy Sep 2024 #4
I have progressive trifocals with antiglare & anti uv coating SheltieLover Sep 2024 #6
I agree. I got my first pair 30 years ago when I found out that my company would pay for them. Wonder Why Sep 2024 #10
I use blue blocker eye glasses Dave in VA Sep 2024 #3
Anti-Blue Light Filter for Computer Monitor might help ...nt Jarqui Sep 2024 #5
Thanks! thucythucy Sep 2024 #7
I tried the bifocals with the computer woodsprite Sep 2024 #8
Thanks! thucythucy Sep 2024 #9
My optometrist prescribed both computer glasses with no distant vision and tint and regular bi-focals LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #11

Shermann

(8,722 posts)
2. I have a prescription for bifocal computer glasses
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:41 AM
Sep 2024

I work at a computer all day, and these are a must-have. They are similar to reading glasses, however the focal point is a bit further out. You wouldn't want to walk around in them. The blue blocker thing is probably mostly marketing BS, the focal point is really the thing to focus on in my opinion (no pun intended). But it's not an expensive upgrade.

I got a prescription for a progressive version this year so that I could also use them as ordinary reading glasses. These are sometimes called "office glasses". I really hated them; they created all these visual artifacts, and I couldn't get used to them. So, I returned those and got a bifocal version made with computer on top and reading down below. I love this combination and think this is the way to go. The bottom prescription is great for viewing my phone as well.

SheltieLover

(60,250 posts)
6. I have progressive trifocals with antiglare & anti uv coating
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:48 AM
Sep 2024

along with the antiscratch coating.

Wonder Why

(4,718 posts)
10. I agree. I got my first pair 30 years ago when I found out that my company would pay for them.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 09:14 AM
Sep 2024

Keep them by my desktop as you don't need them for laptops which sit below eye level like a book. If laptop has external monitor at eye level, then you need them there.

Dave in VA

(2,182 posts)
3. I use blue blocker eye glasses
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:43 AM
Sep 2024

Just go on Amazon and search for blue blocking eyeglasses. You will get several choices.

thucythucy

(8,755 posts)
7. Thanks!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:50 AM
Sep 2024

I'll check to see what my best option might be.

I tried blue light glasses but couldn't get them to work with my bi-focals, so this looks like a better option.

Thanks again and best wishes.

woodsprite

(12,242 posts)
8. I tried the bifocals with the computer
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 09:00 AM
Sep 2024

And just couldn’t deal with it with two large monitors with a laptop in between. It was hurting my neck having to adjust my head all the time. I went to single vision over the counter readers that filter blue light. If you want the blue light filter for your bifocals, you can get clip-ons. Amazon has them. I use polarized clip-ons, the ones that flip up, for sunglasses. Makes it easier to take pictures with a real camera on vacation.

LetMyPeopleVote

(155,514 posts)
11. My optometrist prescribed both computer glasses with no distant vision and tint and regular bi-focals
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 08:26 PM
Sep 2024

The special computer glasses make a difference

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