Summer holidays are upon us, and wherever you’re jetting off to, there’s one travel essential you might not have considered: blue light blocking glasses.
You’ve packed the sun cream, passport, and plug adapters. But when you’re planning to binge watch your way through a 12 hour flight via your in-flight entertainment system, blue blockers become more than a style statement: they’re a savvy investment in comfort and eye health.
The long haul flight reality
These days, a long haul flight means back-to-back films, TV shows, and scrolling through your phone or Kindle, all via glowing screens just inches from your face. That constant exposure to blue light can cause digital eye strain, leading to tired, itchy eyes, headaches, and that dreaded post-flight grogginess.
Blue light blocking glasses are designed to filter out a portion of this high energy visible light, helping to reduce eye strain and fatigue. Some travellers even report that wearing blue blockers helps regulate sleep patterns during a red-eye flight, or after switching time zones, making it easier to nod off when the cabin lights dim.
Light, portable and perfect for hand luggage
Blue light glasses weigh practically nothing and take up no room. Pop them into your carry on bag and slip them into your seat pocket, ready for binge watching!
And blue blockers aren’t just for planes- they come in handy poolside or on the beach too. If you’re spending time reading on a tablet or checking your phone under the midday sun, they’ll help your eyes cope with the extra screen time.
Not just for the tech crowd
Once confined to the world of tech bros and gamers, blue light blocking glasses have had a serious glow up. Thanks to designers like London Mole, they’re now available in a huge range of shapes, colours, and finishes that actually enhance your travel look.
Whether you love a classic round frame, a retro cat eye, or something modern and architectural, there’s a pair of stylish blue blockers to suit your face shape and holiday wardrobe.
Blue blockers: the essential travel companion
In an age where screen time doesn’t pause just because you’re in the air, blue light blocking glasses have become the ultimate travel companion. Light enough to take anywhere, stylish enough to wear everywhere, and smart enough to help you arrive feeling a little more human: what’s not to love?
So next time you’re packing your travel essentials, don’t forget your blue light blocking glasses. Your eyes (and your jetlagged brain!) will thank you for it. Explore London Mole’s collection of cool blue blockers here.
