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EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ vs. Blokz® — Which Is the Best Lens for You?

 

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With so many options for protective lenses today, choosing the right pair can feel overwhelming. At Zenni Optical, two standout lens technologies—Blokz® and EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™—offer unique benefits tailored to different lifestyles. Here’s a breakdown to help you find the best fit.

Blokz® Lenses: Everyday Blue Light Protection

If you’re looking for a simple, everyday solution, Blokz® is a great place to start. These lenses help filter blue light from sunlight and digital devices—making them ideal for anyone who spends hours in front of a computer or phone.

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Key Features of Blokz® Blue Light Lenses:

  • Filters blue light from digital devices, LED, and fluorescent lighting
  • Provides 100% UV protection
  • Available in clear, yellow, or tinted options
  • Includes scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings

Best for: Everyday wearers who want comfortable, affordable protection from blue light and UV rays.

EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™: Advanced Multi-Spectrum Light Protection

For those who want the next level of lens innovation, EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ goes beyond standard blue-light filtering. Exclusive to Zenni, these lenses provide multi-spectrum defense by filtering UV light, blue light, and reflecting select near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths—the same type often used in many modern devices.

They also adapt to changing light conditions, darkening outdoors for added sun protection while remaining clear indoors.

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Key Features of EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™:

  • Multi-spectrum protection: reflects select NIR light, filters blue light, and blocks 100% UVA/UVB rays
  • Light-adaptive photochromic technology for seamless indoor-to-outdoor wear
  • Exclusive Zenni ID Guard™ coating adds a visible pink sheen—a sign that NIR-reflective technology is at work
  • Available tint options: Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Brown, and Gray 

Best for: Tech-savvy users, privacy-conscious professionals, or anyone seeking an advanced all-in-one lens that adapts to any environment.

Which One Should You Choose?

  • Choose Blokz® for simple, effective protection from digital screens and sunlight.
  • Choose EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ for advanced multi-spectrum defense, featuring NIR-reflective technology for enhanced comfort and disruption of unwanted tracking.

No matter which you choose, you’ll find them both at Zenni Optical—where innovation meets affordability.

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Miyuki Shimabukuro

Miyuki Shimabukuro, a certified Optician based in the Bay Area, California, is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She moved to San Francisco after getting a business degree in Tokyo and continued her studies at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco. Currently working as a Business Analyst at Zenni, Miyuki combines her fashion knowledge and optical expertise to gather useful data, improving Zenni’s business strategies. Her mix of analytical skills and a fashionable approach helps boost Zenni’s performance while staying connected to changing customer preferences.