Lens Colour Guide


Find the right blue light glasses for your routine. Clear and yellow lenses are designed for daytime screen use and eye comfort, while orange and red lenses help reduce blue light exposure in the evening for better sleep.




Filter Optix frames are available with non-prescription or prescription lenses, and as readers. Explore prescription blue light glasses, readers and progressive lenses.

Our standard lenses use optical-grade CR-39 for excellent clarity and durability. A thinner 1.60 high-index option is also available for prescription lenses.

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Compare Our Lens Colours

Compare Clear, Yellow, Orange and Red lenses by use, time of day, light filtering and colour perception.

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Comparison of Filter Optix Clear, Yellow, Orange and Red lenses by use, time of day, light filtering and colour perception.
Lens colour Best for When to use Light filtering Colour perception
Clear Everyday screen use, work and study Daytime Filters ~35% of blue light and blocks the shortest wavelengths up to ~410 nm Clear, natural view with minimal colour distortion
Yellow Extended screen time, focus and enhanced contrast Daytime and long screen sessions Strong filtering of blue light up to ~460 nm, including the ~455 nm LED peak Noticeable yellow tint with enhanced contrast
Orange Evening screen use, relaxing and socialising After sunset and in the evening Fully blocks wavelengths up to ~520 nm Warm orange tint with better visibility than Red
Red Maximum light reduction in the hours before sleep Late evening and before bed Fully blocks wavelengths up to ~550 nm Deep red tint with the greatest effect on colour perception


Technical Properties

  • Subtle blue light filtering for everyday screen use
  • Minimal colour distortion
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Full UV protection
  • Advanced multilayer coating with anti-reflective, anti-static, hydrophobic, oleophobic, and scratch-resistant properties

Recommended Use

  • Office work
  • Long hours on screens
  • Study and productivity
  • Daytime computer use
  • Phone, tablet, and monitor use
  • Work that requires natural colour perception


Close-up of Filter Optix blue light glasses with Clear lenses

When to Go Clear

Choose clear lenses when you want subtle blue light filtering with the most natural viewing experience. They are best for daytime screen use, work, study, and everyday wear when minimal colour distortion is important.

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Technical Properties

  • Increased blue light filtering for daytime use
  • Enhanced contrast and visual clarity
  • Noticeable yellow tint
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Advanced multilayer coating with anti-reflective, anti-static, hydrophobic, oleophobic, and scratch-resistant properties

Recommended Use

  • Extended screen time
  • Office work
  • Focus and productivity
  • Study and reading
  • Gaming
  • Daytime use when enhanced contrast is preferred


Close-up of Filter Optix blue light glasses with Yellow lenses

When to Go Yellow

Choose yellow lenses when you want stronger daytime blue light filtering than clear lenses, with improved contrast and visual comfort during long hours in front of screens.

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Technical Properties

  • Blocks blue light and short-wavelength light up to 520 nm
  • Strong blue light blocking for evening use
  • Warm orange tint
  • Better visibility than red lenses
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Advanced multilayer coating with anti-reflective, anti-static, hydrophobic, oleophobic, and scratch-resistant properties

Recommended Use

  • Evening screen use
  • Relaxing after sunset
  • Socialising in the evening
  • Wind-down routines before bed
  • Night shifts
  • Travel and jet lag support


Close-up of Filter Optix blue light glasses with Orange lenses

When to Go Orange

Choose orange lenses after sunset when you want to reduce blue light exposure while still keeping good visual comfort. They are ideal for winding down in the evening, using screens before bed, and supporting a smoother transition to sleep.

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Technical Properties

  • Blocks blue light and green light up to 550 nm
  • Maximum blue and green light blocking
  • Deep red tint
  • Strongest light reduction
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Advanced multilayer coating with anti-reflective, anti-static, hydrophobic, oleophobic, and scratch-resistant properties

Recommended Use

  • Late evening
  • Before bed
  • Maximum sleep support
  • Nighttime routines
  • Night shifts
  • Travel and jet lag support


Close-up of Filter Optix blue light glasses with Red lenses

When to Go Red

Choose red lenses when you want maximum light reduction before sleep. They are best for late evening, before bed, and nighttime routines when optimal sleep support is the priority.

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