BlueLume Glasses: One Pair for Reading, Screens, and Sunny Days?
Readers for the phone, distance glasses for the road, sunglasses for outside, and maybe a separate pair for the computer: many people carry more eyewear than they'd like. BlueLume Glasses aim to cover several of those jobs with one lightweight pair. Here's what the seller says they do and what to consider before ordering.
The problem with juggling pairs
Our eyes need different help at different distances, especially after 40, when close-up focus naturally gets harder. Swapping glasses throughout the day is a hassle, and keeping track of several pairs adds up in cost and clutter.
What BlueLume Glasses are
BlueLume Glasses are non-prescription glasses that the seller describes as having an "auto-adjust" lens system designed to support near, intermediate, and distance viewing as your focus shifts, from a menu or phone to a TV or a sign across the room.
The seller doesn't publish lens powers or technical details, so it's hard to compare BlueLume directly with traditional progressive lenses. What it does list are three additional features:
- Photochromic lenses that darken in bright sunlight and return to clear indoors
- Blue light filtering for phones, computers, tablets, and TVs
- A lightweight frame under one ounce, with nothing to charge and no batteries
| Lens design | Near-to-far "auto-adjust" lens system |
| Outdoor use | Photochromic lenses darken in sunlight |
| Screens | Built-in blue light filtering |
| Weight | Under one ounce |
| Power | None; no charging or batteries |
| Prescription | Not required to order |
Specifications as listed by the seller at the time of writing.
Things to consider before you buy
Why people like them
- One pair for reading, screens, and outdoors
- Light enough for all-day wear
- No prescription needed to order
- Long return window, per the seller
Keep in mind
- No lens powers or technical specs are published
- Photochromic lenses usually darken less behind a car windshield
- They don't replace prescription glasses for diagnosed conditions
- Results vary from person to person
Most windshields block the UV light that triggers photochromic lenses, so they may not darken much in the car. Keep a pair of sunglasses handy for driving.
Ordering and returns
The seller advertises a 90-day money-back guarantee and says orders dispatch within two business days, with standard delivery taking two to three days after that. Promotional pricing changes often, so check the current price on the seller's site.
See BlueLume Glasses
Check current pricing and availability on the seller's site.
- Near to farOne pair for multiple distances, per the seller
- PhotochromicDarkens outdoors, clear indoors
- Blue light filterBuilt into the lenses
- Guarantee90-day money-back, per the seller
Opens the BlueLume Glasses website (bluelumeglasses.com). Prices, availability, and terms are set by the seller.
Common questions
Do I need a prescription or eye exam to order?
The seller says no prescription is needed to order. If you have a diagnosed eye condition or a custom prescription, ask your eye-care professional whether they suit your needs, and keep up with regular eye exams.
Do they need charging or batteries?
No. According to the seller, there is nothing to charge.
Will they work as sunglasses?
The photochromic lenses darken in sunlight and clear indoors. Because windshields block most UV, they may not darken much inside a car.
Can I wear them for driving?
Follow your eye-care professional's advice and your state's driving vision requirements. Non-prescription glasses aren't a substitute for glasses prescribed for distance vision.
What if they don't work for me?
The seller advertises a 90-day money-back guarantee. Review the current return terms on the seller's site before you buy.