I’m someone who doesn’t mind change. New locations, new weather, and new people are all things I can roll with. But, my favorite change of all is switching up my appearance. Ever since I can remember, testing out new “aesthetics” (for lack of a better word) has always been second nature to me. So, when I first heard about blue light glasses on my main news outlet, Tik Tok, my interest was piqued. It brought me back to second grade when I wore fake glasses for a while because I liked the way they looked. My childhood was returning, but with one small caveat. These glasses supposedly had a purpose!

These fashionable frames, known formally as “blue-light blocking glasses”, are marketed toward those who spend a copious amount of time staring at a screen. In addition to the typical “teenager addicted to their phone” shtick, half my education is now on the computer. Also, I had been experiencing some headaches due to the excess of time I was spending in front of the computer.  So, I concluded that I was the perfect candidate for this product. I purchased them for a reasonable price (I believe they were about $20) and got to testing. 

My first observation was that they’re fun to wear. I picked out a pair of circular tortoiseshell frames and putting them on felt like an instant IQ booster. The next task was to wear them to online school. I started the day strong. I was several hours headache-free, and I was feeling like a satisfied customer. However, the new sensation of wearing glasses got to me, and they began to feel odd on my face. Please note that this would be different for someone who normally wears glasses, but it was slightly uncomfortable for me. I had to take a “lens break” for a quick 15, and when I put them back on, things went right back to normal. Another problem ensued when I tried to wear them to in-person school: the fog dilemma. I’m sure those who typically wear glasses have experienced this. You’re wearing your glasses, and you put on your mask to step inside. All of a sudden, your lenses fog up, and seeing becomes a challenge. I was unable to find a solution for this, although I’m sure there is one that I’m not aware of. 

Time for the final consensus. Honestly, I would recommend these for people who have noticed themselves getting headaches from screen use. After all, that is what they’re intended to remedy, and the glasses did just that. So, if you’re looking for a quick headache fix, I point you in the blue-light glasses direction.