Ocushield Blue Light Filter Glasses & Screen Protector Review – Improve your sleep and reduce headaches by filtering out blue light
I spend around 10 hours a day staring at a computer screen, then whatever time I spend gawping at my phone screen browsing through pointless social media. So, it is perhaps not a surprise that I, and many others, have issues with sleep.
I know blue light is bad, and I half-heartedly try to reduce my exposure to it in the evening, I use things like night mode, change the hue of my lights and use an Amazon Kindle for reading rather than a tablet. However, blue light can cause various other issues throughout the day, including headaches, fatigue, dry eyes and blurry vision.
The Ocushield range of products aims to reduce exposure to blue light throughout the day. This includes a range of screen protectors for phones, tablets and laptops and then also some anti-blue light glasses.
One of the immediate problems I had when being offered this product for review is my lack of compatible devices. Apple users are OK, they cover the iPhone, iPad and Macbook, but for Android, it is Samsung only.
Monitor and Laptop options from 11″ to 27″ – No 30″ or ultra-wide options
They have quite an extensive list of monitor support that will fit both monitors or laptops. Screen sizes go from 11.6″ up to 27″. However, I use a 49″ Samsung ultrawide and a 30″ 4K Samsung monitor.
So, I had to opt for the glasses option (plus an iPad screen protector for my partner’s tablet). Technically this is a better option for me anyway, I have multiple monitors, phones and a laptop, so it is easier just to wear the glasses.
Ocushield Anti-blue Light Glasses
- PERFECT BLUE LIGHT PROTECTION - Our blue light blocking glasses help reduce eye strain and dry eyes by filtering out blue light rays emitted by screens when watching TV, working on a computer or scrolling on a phone or tablet.
- Absolute clarity - These transparent blue light glasses show no coloration and are clear, which means you will see things as they are meant to be seen, without vision distortion or harsh color modes.
- IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP - Screens are everywhere, and the more screens and blue light we introduce into our lives, the more our health can be affected. Blue light has been shown to reduce sleep quality, making you more tired, and leads to eye strain that can cause headaches, migraines, bags under the eyes and increased fatigue during the day.
- RECYCLED MATERIALS - Made of TR90, the frames themselves are incredibly lightweight and extremely durable. So you will have no trouble wearing them at work or using them as gaming glasses. The fact that they are recycled means fewer pollutants for the environment, which means they are good for your eyes AND the planet.
The glasses have 3 styles to choose from, 3 colours, then an option to have standard lenses or 3x magnification.
They cost £40, so quite cheap, and the quality of the frame feels about the same, they feel like cheap sunglasses. That’s not really a major concern though, I don’t need £200 Ray-Bans to stare at my computer screen.
However, there are a lot of cheaper options on Amazon, ranging from £10 upwards, so these are comparatively expensive.
There is quite a bit of difference in the screen hue when you put the glasses on, one of the things that give me headaches is a quick change in light, so I was paranoid this would cause me issues. However, I have experienced no headaches since wearing these.
I have worn them as much as possible for a couple of weeks. I can’t say I have noticed much difference, but at the same time, I haven’t had any headaches or other issues associated with blue light.
I think these work well for my scenario, and I think these are worth considering for anyone that sits in front of multiple monitors all day.
Ocushield iPad Mini Anti Blue Light Protector
- 👁️ PREMIUM BLUE LIGHT FILTER — Developed by qualified optometrists, the Ocushield filter blocks up to 99% of UV and blue light between 300-400nm and up to 54% of blue light between 400-470nm, delivering medically-rated filtering during long hours of reading, streaming, drawing, or working. The filter is clinically formulated to target the most harmful wavelengths while letting you get the most out of your iPad day and night, without worrying about the consequences of extended screen time.
- 🌙 TRUE COLOURS, 95% CLARITY — Unlike the built-in Night Shift mode that turns your iPad screen an unattractive orange colour and disrupts colour-sensitive work, Ocushield keeps your display beautifully crystal clear with 95% clarity retained. Whether you are editing photos, watching films, reading in bed, sketching, or browsing social media, your iPad looks exactly as intended, giving you the full benefit of a premium blue light filter without any sacrifice in screen quality or viewing.
- 💎 REINFORCED TEMPERED GLASS — Built from high-quality tempered glass, this protector shields your iPad from chips, scratches, and scuffs while keeping the device looking in tip-top condition through daily use. The supreme tempered glass design works hard to protect both your eyes and your iPad screen simultaneously, with an ultra-thin profile that preserves touch sensitivity and responsiveness, so your tablet feels just as natural to tap, swipe, and scroll as it did straight out of the box.
- ✨ EASY BUBBLE-FREE APPLICATION — Every pack includes the anti blue light tempered glass screen protector, microfibre cloth, dust removers, an easy applicator tray, and full step-by-step instructions so you can fit the protector perfectly in seconds with no bubbles, dust, or misalignment. An anti-bacterial coating helps keep the surface cleaner during everyday use, giving you a fresher, more hygienic tablet experience whether you are sharing the iPad with family, kids, or colleagues.
- 🏆 DESIGNED BY UK OPTOMETRISTS — Engineered by qualified British optometrists with years of experience in eye care research, Ocushield combines professional expertise with premium materials to create a screen protector that performs as good as it looks. Featured on BBC Dragons' Den and recommended by leading eye care professionals and Certified B-Corp approved, Ocushield is trusted by thousands of happy customers worldwide who rely on quality they can genuinely see.
The Ocushield for the iPad is basically a tempered glass screen protector with additional blue light filtering, so you get two products in one. It is priced at around £25 on Amazon, and it looks like Ocushield has the market cornered here, there are not really any decent alternative options.
Fitting it is the same as every other tempered glass screen protector, so you need to make sure your screen is perfectly clean and align it as accurately as possible.
The end result works as expected, the iPad display changes hue in a similar manner, but in this scenario, my eyes didn’t feel it quite as much.
While I don’t personally use the iPad much, my partner uses it a lot, and it works well for her as she already wears glasses, so this is the best option for her.
Overall
It is a little hard to objectively evaluate a product like this, but I have not experienced any headaches while using the glasses. My sleep has been about the same. So, it hasn’t made a dramatic change to my life.
However, blue light is well known to cause problems, and we have seen a trend of tech trying to reduce this. Most phones now have night mode built-in, apps like f.lux have been popular for years, and you can even buy low blue light monitors such as Asus Eye Care.
So, if you work all day on a computer, it is a wise idea to invest in something that will filter blue light.
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
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