The light-filtering glasses I wear when real life means screens and late nights
If you’ve read my natural light guide, you’ll know how much I believe light shapes the way we feel. Morning sunshine on my face, warm low light in the evening, and as little harsh overhead lighting at night as possible.
But real life involves screens, office lighting and the odd late night. That’s where my Ra Optics glasses come in. Ra Optics makes beautifully designed glasses with lenses for different times of day: Daylight for screens and indoor light, Sunset for the hours before bed, and BlueSync for outdoors.[1]
This is my guide to Ra Optics: the lenses, my two favourite frames, and how to choose.
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Why I trust Ra Optics
Ra Optics designs its lenses around how light affects our body clock, with a clear system: filter more blue light by day under artificial lighting, and filter blue and most green light in the evening to support your natural wind-down.[1]
Its frames are made in Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, and Ra Optics offers non-prescription, reader and prescription lenses, a trial period with returns, a manufacturer warranty, and a case and cleaning cloth with every pair.[1]
💖 Daylight lenses. A subtle yellow tint for daytime wear under artificial lighting and on screens. Ra Optics says they cut off below about 465nm, reducing blue light by roughly 95%.[1]
💖 Sunset lenses. A deeper amber-red lens for the 2 to 3 hours before bed. Ra Optics says they block more than 99% of blue light and most green light.[1]
💖 BlueSync lenses. Ra Optics’ sunglasses, designed for bright outdoor light.[1]
💖 Prescription options. Non-prescription, readers and prescription lenses are all available.[1]
The Ra Optics frames we have
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Daylight glasses
My two favourite frames, both also available with Sunset lenses.
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My favourite Ra Optics frames
Maxwell: the pair I reach for most
A sporty rectangular frame with a straight browline and a subtle glossy black finish. Ra Optics lists it as one of its widest standard adult frames, suited to oval, round and oblong faces.[1]
It’s the one I reach for most on screen-heavy days.
Popp: soft, round and so easy to wear
A softer, rounder look in a clear crystal acetate frame that I find so flattering and easy to wear every day. Like the Maxwell, it’s available with Daylight and Sunset lenses.
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How to choose
💖 Just one pair? If evenings are your priority, Sunset gives the strongest evening filtering. If screens by day are your issue, choose Daylight.
💖 Both? A Daylight and Sunset set covers day and evening, and Ra Optics sells them as bundles.[1]
💖 Fit. Check the total frame width. Ra Optics says this is the most important measurement.[1]
💖 Prescription. Ra Optics offers prescription and reader lenses.[1]
My light routine
💖 Morning. Outside as early as I can, no glasses, just sunlight.
💖 Daytime. Daylight lenses on screen-heavy days and under office lighting.
💖 Evening. Sunset lenses in the last hours before bed, with low, warm lamps.
💖 Bedtime. Screens away and the room as dark as possible.
Your questions, answered
Do I buy from Glowing Healthy?
No. You buy directly from Ra Optics. Every Shop button on this page takes you straight there.
Is there a discount?
Yes. Ra Optics is taking up to 25% off eyewear, depending on how many pairs you buy. It’s applied automatically.
Can I get them with my prescription?
Yes. Ra Optics offers prescription and reader lenses.[1]
Can I wear Sunset lenses to drive?
Not at night, and not where you need true colour vision.
Are they a medical device?
No. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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Sources:
[1] Ra Optics, Lenses, frames and guarantee.
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