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Computer, Office & Blue-Light Glasses Guide (Single Vision, Reading & Progressive)
Compare Non-Prescription Blue-Light (+US$15), Single Vision Blue-Light (from +US$20), Office Readers (+US$20) and Progressive Blue-Light Multifocals (from +US$75) for comfortable all-day screen work.
Choosing the right lens setup for monitors, laptops and dual screens
Extended hours under office LED lighting and 20–28 inch computer monitors place unique demands on your eyes. Depending on your age and prescription, MICHAEL Optical offers four dedicated ways to configure comfortable computer and office eyewear on any US$25.70 EM frame:
| Lens Usage | Clear Blue-Light Package | Photochromic + Blue-Light | Ideal Wearer & Working Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Prescription (1.50 Plano) | US$15 | US$45 | 20/20 distance vision or contact lens wearers wanting screen glare relief. |
| Readers / Prescription Reading | US$20 (1.56) · US$30 (1.61) · US$45 (1.61 Pro) · US$70 (1.67) | US$45 (1.56) · US$55 (1.61) · US$70 (1.61 Pro) · US$95 (1.67) | Dedicated near/desk focus (14–24 inches) without distance correction. |
| Single Vision Prescription | US$20 (1.56) · US$25 (1.61) · US$40 (1.61 Pro) · US$65 (1.67) · US$110 (1.74) | US$50 (1.56) · US$55 (1.61) · US$70 (1.61 Pro) · US$95 (1.67) · US$140 (1.74) | All-day distance or intermediate prescription wearers with US$0 CYL fee. |
| Progressive Multifocal | US$75 (1.56) · US$80 (1.61) · US$95 (1.61 Pro) · US$110 (1.67) · US$159 (1.74) | US$104 (1.56) · US$109 (1.61) · US$124 (1.61 Pro) · US$139 (1.67) · US$188 (1.74) | Seamless room-distance, desktop monitor and phone/document vision in one pair. |
All-day vs. office progressive tiers (US$0 tier surcharge)
When configuring Progressive Multifocal lenses, MICHAEL offers three all-day prescription tiers and dedicated office corridor designs at US$0 extra tier fee—your price is determined strictly by the lens function plus refractive index:
- Standard All-Day Progressive (ADD +1.00 to +3.50 D · CYL -4.00 to 0.00 D): Available in 1.56 (±7.00 SPH), 1.61 / 1.61 Pro (±8.00 SPH) and 1.67 (-10.00 to +9.00 SPH). (1.74 is not offered in the Standard tier.)
- Upgrade All-Day Progressive (ADD +0.50 to +3.50 D · CYL -4.00 to 0.00 D): Expands prescription support across 1.50 Driving (±6.00), 1.56 (-10.00 to +8.00), 1.61 / 1.61 Pro (-12.00 to +8.00), 1.67 (-12.00 to +10.00) and 1.74 (-14.00 to +12.00).
- Advanced All-Day Progressive (ADD +0.50 to +3.50 D · High-CYL): Supports 1.50 Driving (±6.00, CYL to -4.00), 1.56 (-8.00 to +6.00, CYL to -4.00), 1.61 / 1.61 Pro (-10.00 to +8.00, CYL to -4.00), 1.67 (-12.00 to +8.00, CYL down to -6.00 D) and 1.74 (-14.00 to +8.00, CYL down to -8.00 D).
- Office Progressive Designs (Mid-Range & Near-Range · ADD +0.75 to +3.50 D · CYL -6.00 to 0.00 D): Dedicated desk and monitor corridors in 1.50 (-8.00 to +6.00), 1.56 (-10.00 to +6.00), 1.60 / 1.61 (-13.00 to +6.50) and 1.67 (-13.00 to +8.00).
Most comfortable EM frames for 8-hour workdays
- Featherlight TR90: MICHAEL 8019 (51 × 25 × 148 mm) flexes gently around the temples and minimizes bridge pressure during long video calls.
- Wide-Field Acetate Silhouettes: MICHAEL 2622 (52 mm Square), MICHAEL 8836 (52 mm Oval) and MICHAEL MB1159 (51 mm Rectangular) offer generous vertical and horizontal viewing fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest total price for a pair of prescription Blue-Light computer glasses?
A complete pair of Single Vision 1.56 Blue-Light glasses or 1.56 Blue-Light Reading glasses starts at US$36.90 before shipping on a US$16.90 Everyday Picks / SSBC-T frame (US$41.90 delivered) or US$45.70 before shipping on a US$25.70 EM frame (US$50.70 delivered to the contiguous US).
Should I choose Single Vision Reading glasses or Progressive lenses for office work?
Choose Reading / Prescription Reading lenses (from +US$5 Clear / +US$20 Blue-Light) if you only wear the glasses at your desk for screens and documents. Choose Progressive Blue-Light lenses (from +US$75 in 1.56) if you want to keep your glasses on while walking around the office, viewing whiteboards and driving.
Do MICHAEL Blue-Light lenses have a heavy orange tint?
No. Our Clear Blue-Light Filtering lenses remain virtually clear for natural colour accuracy on design and office monitors while selectively filtering high-energy visible blue-violet glare.