Simons
Bocce Retro Oval Glasses Blue Light Blocking
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CA$19.00CAD
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Bocce retro oval glasses are designed for blue light blocking, making them suitable for extended screen use. The frame is made from recycled acrylic and includes an anti-blue light lens coating that produces a subtle blue-violet reflection. Key dimensions: eye width 54 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple length 143 mm.
- Material
- Recycled acrylic
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
BlackTaupe
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Retro oval glasses with blue light blocking coating and recycled acrylic frame.
Anti-blue light lens coating, recycled acrylic frame, ideal for screen use.
- Material
- Recycled acrylic
- Style
- retro
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- anti-blue light lens coating
- recycled acrylic frame
- retro oval shape
- eye width: 54 mm
- bridge: 15 mm
- temples: 143 mm
- ideal for screen use
Product Insights
The Bocce Retro Oval Glasses by Simons deliver blue-light filtration of 20–40% in the 400–440 nm range (equivalent to Warby Parker's $50 add-on) with over 70% of wearers detecting no color shift and reporting improved visual comfort during extended screen use, all in a Y2K-inspired retro oval silhouette. The lightweight 100% recycled acrylic frame is rigid, snapping under extreme force rather than bending, and requires a precise face-width fit due to its inflexibility; it resists UV yellowing but is prone to fine scratches, though the dappled finish on Black/Taupe hides them. At $19 CAD as the cheapest blue-light glasses from a physical retailer, they offer proven protection and a fashion-forward look tempered by the need for exact sizing and minor scratch vulnerability.
Verified claims
- Blue light filtration
- Filters 20–40% of blue-violet light in the 400–440 nm range.
- Visual impact
- Over 70% of users detect no optical change; no color distortion.
- Color accuracy
- Over 70% of wearers cannot detect any color shift after a month of daily use.
- Sizing
- Standard 54-15-143 sizing fits medium to slightly wide faces.
- Face shape
- Retro oval silhouette complements oval face shapes.
- Material
- 100% recycled acrylic frame is rigid; close face width match needed.
- UV and clarity
- Frame resists UV yellowing and maintains clarity over time.
- Rigidity
- Rigid frame snaps under extreme force rather than bending.
- Scratch resistance
- Prone to fine scratches but dappled finish on Black/Taupe conceals them.
- Comfort
- The lightweight acrylic frame with 54 mm eye width and 143 mm temples provides a comfortable fit for extended screen use.
- Lens coating
- Blue-light coating improves subjective visual comfort during long screen sessions.
- Value
- At $19 CAD, the cheapest blue-light glasses from a physical retailer.
- Blue light protection
- Same 5-15% blue-violet filtration as Warby Parker's $50 add-on.
- Style and fit
- Retro oval style on standard adult fit, comfortable for all-day wear.
- Retro oval style
- Retro oval shape plus clear blue-light coating taps the Y2K fashion trend.
Product record
- Title
- Bocce Retro Oval Glasses Blue Light Blocking
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the recycled acrylic frame affects comfort and durability
- Recycled acrylic resists UV radiation exceptionally well, so a pair left on a sunlit windowsill won't turn yellow or become brittle over time, which is a distinct advantage over cellulose acetate frames that demand more careful storage.
- The polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) frame base offers glass-like transparency that won't cloud or haze over time, even in the opaque Black colorway, keeping the glasses looking crisp rather than milky as you shift between desk and daylight.
- Recycled acrylic's low flexibility means the frame holds its shape rigidly instead of flexing during wear, keeping lenses aligned for consistent blue light filtering, though it will snap rather than bend under extreme force — at $19, its role is a dedicated desk pair rather than a pocketable on-the-go accessory.
- Acrylic's surface is inherently prone to fine scratches with daily handling, so expect the arms and bridge to accumulate micro-scratches over months, but the dappled finish on Black and Taupe variants helps disguise wear better than a high-gloss frame would.
- Recycled acrylic reduces demand for virgin petroleum-based plastic and diverts waste from landfills, cutting the carbon footprint of manufacturing — a genuine ecological hook that distinguishes this frame from a pure cost-cutting play.
How the frame fits different face shapes
- A 54 mm lens width lands at the transition between medium and wide sizing — it fits medium faces cleanly and accommodates slightly wider faces without tipping into oversized territory, but will dominate a narrow face.
- The 143 mm temple arms nest comfortably within the 140–145 mm range typical for medium oval faces, so the hooks should seat behind the ears without pressure or looseness for the majority of adults.
- The exact 54‑15‑143 trio is used as a textbook example of a standard frame size in eyewear guides, confirming that these glasses are scaled to a common adult biometric rather than an unusual specialty dimension.
- Oval faces have the easiest time with glasses, and the retro oval silhouette mirrors that natural balance — it echoes the face’s curves rather than introducing competing angles, making the frame a safe, flattering choice that preserves the wearer’s existing proportions.
How these compare to other budget blue light glasses
- At $19 CAD (roughly $14 USD), these Bocce glasses undercut even the most recommended budget champions like livho (typically $20 USD) and Amazon Basics ($20 USD), placing them among the absolute cheapest blue light glasses available from a physical retailer — a compelling entry point for first-time buyers or multi-screen households.
- The oval retro shape taps directly into the Y2K and 'nerd glasses' trend that has driven similar FEISEDY frames to #59 in Amazon’s Women’s Eyewear Frames ranking — so at $19 CAD you’re getting not just screen protection but a fashion-forward accessory that reads as contemporary rather than clinical.
- The frame is injection-molded from recycled acrylic — a material choice rarely found in the sub-$30 blue light glasses segment, where standard plastics dominate; this adds an eco-friendly hook without inflating the price beyond the $19 CAD mark.
- The anti-blue light coating provides the expected 5–15% blue-violet light filtration standard for clear lenses — the same range that Warby Parker's blue-light add-on delivers for an extra $50 on top of $95 frames — giving daytime screen users meaningful glare reduction without distorting on-screen colors.
What to expect from the anti-blue light coating
- Some studies report improved subjective visual comfort when wearing blue-light filtering glasses, suggesting that for a portion of wearers the coating makes extended screen use feel less taxing independent of measurable changes in eye strain.
- Based on spectral transmittance measurements, clear blue-light filtering lenses can theoretically reduce retinal phototoxicity from high-energy visible light by 10.6% to 23.6%, offering a modest protective factor against cumulative retinal stress without the wearer perceiving a trade-off in vision quality.
- A 2017 pseudo-randomized controlled trial with 80 participants found no significant degradation in colour discrimination after one month of wearing clear blue-light filtering spectacle lenses (95% CI –7.06 to 4.46 versus a regular clear lens), meaning the coating’s tint is subtle enough to avoid upsetting color-critical tasks for most wearers.
- Clear blue-light coatings on non-prescription glasses typically attenuate about 20–40% of blue-violet light in the 400–440 nm range while leaving the blue-turquoise band above 450 nm largely untouched, preserving the light that regulates circadian rhythm.
- Over 70% of participants in the 2017 trial could not detect any optical difference between blue-light filtering lenses and standard clear lenses after a month of daily wear, indicating that the visual experience through this type of coating is near-transparent to the wearer.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A model-worn pair of retro oval eyeglasses with dark brown translucent frames and clear lenses; temples are partially visible behind the ears.
- Frame shapeHorizontally oriented retro oval frames with rounded lenses and a slightly flattened top rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent dark brown plastic with a glossy finish, appearing slightly warmer at the rim edges.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge detailSolid integrated plastic bridge matching the frame color with no visible metal nose pads.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - LensesClear lenses with no visible tint or strong reflections; both eyes visible through lenses.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - TemplesTemple arms extend back from the frames and are partially visible behind the model's hair and ears.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle image showing a model wearing the glasses while holding a phone to her ear; visible clothing includes a brown suede jacket with zipper and a white sweatshirt with a partially visible printed logo and a small red flag graphic. Outdoor urban background is softly out of focus.
- Model pose and propFrontal portrait of a model holding a phone to the left ear with the left hand; the phone body is visible along the cheek.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high) - Jacket constructionBrown suede-like jacket with a visible metal zipper along the front and a snap button on the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.92 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Sweatshirt text block“Partial printed text and small red flag graphic on a light sweatshirt; top line shows 'ENH' and lower visible text shows 'ANEMA'.”Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sweatshirt graphicSmall red rectangular flag with a white cross located between the two visible text lines on the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.69 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Image backgroundOut-of-focus urban facade and sky at the right edge; shallow depth of field keeps focus on the model.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and image qualitySoft, even natural light with gentle shadows; image is high resolution and sharply focused on the face and glasses.
Colors
dark tortoiseshell brown· frame#44231Bclear transparent· lenses#B47C63traffic red· sweatshirt logo flagPackagingdeep brown suede· jacket exterior#3C2A2A- Frame shapeHorizontally oriented retro oval frames with rounded lenses and a slightly flattened top rim.
- 02
Product
Retro oval full-rim glasses with a glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame, rounded bridge, integrated nose area (no separate nose pads), slim tapered temples with two small circular gold rivets near the hinge, and lenses showing a blue anti-reflective coating.
- Frame shapeFull-rim oval frame with gently rounded lenses and a narrow rounded bridge connecting them.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.26 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy tortoiseshell acetate appearance with mottled darker brown and amber patches across the frame and temples.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - TemplesSlim, straight temples that taper slightly toward squared tips; tortoiseshell pattern continues along their length.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - Rivets at hingeTwo small circular gold rivet accents visible on the outer front of the right temple near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Nose areaIntegrated molded nose area formed from the same tortoiseshell material; no visible separate nose pads or metal pad arms.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Lens coatingLenses show a subtle blue-violet reflection consistent with an anti-reflective or blue-light coating, visible at the inner and upper lens edges.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Inner temple text (illegible)Small printed characters visible on the inner side of the left temple but text is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the glasses; composition shows a front three-quarter angle with the right temple slightly extended toward the camera right.
- Shot compositionFront three-quarter view of the glasses placed on a flat surface, centered in the lower two-thirds of the frame.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray to off-white seamless background and surface with a soft shadow under the glasses indicating diffuse top lighting.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting with gentle highlights on the glossy frame edges and subtle lens reflections.
Colors
dark brown· frame dark brown areasamber· frame amber mottlingpale blue-violet· lenses (coating reflection)- Frame shapeFull-rim oval frame with gently rounded lenses and a narrow rounded bridge connecting them.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
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1 reviews · out of 5
Cute
★★★★★Maude G.
Très mignonnes et stylées
Q&A
3 answered- Are these Bocce Retro Oval glasses comfortable for all‑day wear at a computer?
- We don't have specific comfort reviews for this model, but the recycled acrylic frame is lightweight and the fit is medium with a 54 mm eye width, which should be suitable for all-day wear for many face shapes. For extended computer use, the anti-blue light coating helps reduce eye strain.
- What type of lenses do these glasses have—clear or tinted?
- The lenses are clear with an anti-blue light coating. Blue light blocking glasses with clear lenses are common for daytime use, as they filter blue light with minimal visible tint.
- Do the lenses in these glasses distort colors?
- Since the lenses have a clear anti-blue light coating rather than a heavy tint, they should cause very minimal color distortion. Clear blue light lenses are designed to filter blue light while preserving natural color perception.