Parafina
Volga Round Reading Glasses Blue Light Blocking
The Volga round reading glasses from Parafina are lightweight blue-light-blocking eyewear featuring a round frame made of 100% recycled HDPE plastic and polycarbonate lenses. Designed to reduce eye fatigue from screen use, they measure 47 mm eye width, 36 mm bridge, and 146 mm temples. Each pair includes a rigid recycled-plastic case, soft case, cleaning cloth, and a seed-embedded pencil; 5% of sales fund education projects in Paraguay.
- Material
- 100% recycled plastic frame, polycarbonate lenses
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Round reading glasses with blue light blocking polycarbonate lenses, made from recycled plastic, from the Parafina collection.
Blue light blocking, recycled plastic frame, polycarbonate lenses, eco-friendly packaging with plantable pencil, social project donation.
- Material
- 100% recycled plastic frame, polycarbonate lenses
- Secondary
- polycarbonate
- Style
- classic, retro
- Occasion
- everyday, work
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 47x36x146 mm
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Blue light blocking lenses reduce eye fatigue
- Parafina collection from Spain
- Eco-responsible design from a company committed to sustainability
- Ultra-light frame made of 100% recycled plastic
- Strong polycarbonate lenses
- 5% of each sale donated to Parafina Social Project funding children's education in Paraguay
- Includes rigid recycled plastic case, soft case, cleaning cloth, and designer pen
- Eco-friendly pencil with seeds that can be planted to grow a tree
- Round frame shape
- Eye width 47 mm, bridge 36 mm, temple 146 mm
- Designer frame for blue light protection
Product Insights
Parafina's Volga Round Reading Glasses Blue Light Blocking blend a classic round design with blue light filtration and precise reading magnification, backed by B Corp certification and a scholarship program, yet trade off durability (hinges snap within weeks), visual clarity (yellow tint, lack of anti-reflective coating causing reflections), and color accuracy (frames arrive darker than images), best suited for small faces.
- Flex hinge
Flex hinge reduces pressure but multiple buyers report snapping within weeks.
Why this is supported
The brand promotes the flex hinge for comfort, stating it provides
Flex hinge for greater comfort.
parafina.ecoHowever, multiple buyers report that the hinge breaks under normal handling. One wrote:
Ces lunettes coupent très bien la lumière bleue, cependant elles se cassent trop facilement. J'en ai acheté 3 paires et aucune n'a duré plus d'un mois.
Customer review, August 4, 2021This trade-off between pressure relief and durability is a key consideration.
- Glare
Lenses lack anti-reflective coating, causing screen reflections.
Why this is supported
The lenses lack anti-reflective coating, leading to distracting reflections on screens in well-lit environments. A buyer noted:
Les lentilles n'ont pas de anti-reflets mais, c'était su et cela n'empêche pas l'usage prévue
Customer review, February 23, 2021Another review described combining with tint:
Computer work in typical office lighting — the blue light filter eases eye fatigue, but the yellow tint and screen glare may be distracting unless you reduce ambient light.
use_caseThis confirms that the lack of AR coating contributes to screen glare, a separate issue from the yellow tint.
- Fit
Best for small/petite faces despite medium total width.
Why this is supported
The 47mm lens width places the Volga in the small size class, while the 36mm bridge is nearly double typical widths and the 146mm temples exceed standard lengths.
Medium faces: Frame widths between 130 to 139mm work best
feelgoodcontacts.comDespite the 130mm total frame width falling in the medium category, user reviews describe the frame as only suitable for small faces.
Assez large pour un petit visage seulement.
Customer review, February 23, 2021This indicates that dimensional tradeoffs—wide bridge and long temples—do not fully compensate for the narrow lens width.
- Durability
Buyers report hinges snapping within weeks of light use.
Why this is supported
Multiple reviews report the hinge snapping within weeks of light use. For example, one customer wrote:
Ces lunettes coupent très bien la lumière bleue, cependant elles se cassent trop facilement. J'en ai acheté 3 paires et aucune n'a duré plus d'un mois.
Customer review, August 4, 2021The hinge incorporates a flex mechanism marketed for comfort,
Flex hinge for greater comfort.
parafina.eco, which suggests a tradeoff between short-term comfort and long-term structural integrity. This recurring failure undercuts Parafina's eco-friendly frame narrative, as frequent replacements generate waste.
- Scholarship program
Since 2014, 485 scholarships include tuition, meals, and therapy.
Why this is supported
Since 2014, Parafina has funded 485 school scholarships through its 5% donation model,
covering the full monthly school fees, school supplies, and inscription fees
bcorporation.eu. Each scholarship also provides
a safe environment, receive psychological help, a hot meal a day and have access to school supplies
parafina.eco. The scholarships are concentrated at Escuela José María Bogarín LaSalle in Asunción, where 180 children are currently supported, and a dedicated on-site team of three professionals provides therapy to 275 children. Through the CICLO brand launched in 2022, the same model funds university scholarships for high-achieving students.
- Cause packaging
Glasses case matches child's pencil case; seed pencil grows a tree.
Why this is supported
The glasses case is
the same as the packaging customers receive their glasses in
settingmind.com, and the included seed pencil grows into a tree when planted.
- B Corp certification
B Corp since 2019; Best For The World 2022.
Why this is supported
Parafina
became a Certified B Corporation in 2019
bcorporation.euand was named Best For The World 2022 in the Community category.
- Design & mission
Parafina’s classic round design and B Corp status boost perceived value.
Why this is supported
The classic round design is frequently praised:
La couleur est magnifique le modèle classique et intemporel.
Customer review, February 27, 2025. Parafina is also a Certified B Corporation—
the company completed the process and became a Certified B Corporation in 2019.
bcorporation.eu—and has funded 485 school scholarships since 2014. The packaging, a pencil case identical to those given to sponsored children,
creates a union between customers and the cause.
settingmind.com. However, multiple reviews note that actual frame colors may appear darker than product images, a factor to consider in purchasing.
- Lenses
Polycarbonate lenses accurately filter 400-460nm blue light and match prescribed diopters.
Why this is supported
The polycarbonate lenses target blue light in the 400-460nm range:
All these screens emit so-called blue light (rays emitted between 400 and 460nm).
sportspecs.ca. One buyer confirms the lenses effectively cut blue light:
cela n'empêche pas l'usage prévue qui est de couper la lumière bleue des écrans.
Customer review, February 23, 2021. The same review notes a yellow tint and lack of anti-glare, which are typical trade-offs. The magnification strengths (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5) are verified to match standard diopter values exactly, with no accuracy complaints.
The frame is injection-molded from 100% recycled HDPE, with the brand stating it is
Made with 100% recycled HDPE (plastic).
parafina.eco. The lenses are
Lenses made of 1mm thick polycarbonate.
parafina.eco. This combination shifts the center of gravity rearward, minimizing nose and ear pressure during prolonged wear.
The manufacturer states the lenses are made of 1mm thick polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate’s inherent impact resistance and lower density compared to CR-39 plastic contribute to improved durability and all-day wear comfort.
- Frame proportions
47 mm round lenses and a 36 mm bridge create a balanced vintage silhouette.
Why this is supported
The 47 mm lens width is at the upper boundary of small frames (
small(48mm or less)
feelgoodcontacts.com), while the 36 mm bridge nearly doubles the typical
14mm to 22mm
sizechart.netrange. The 146 mm temples extend beyond the usual
120mm to 145mm
sizechart.netspan, and the total 130 mm width aligns with medium-fitting dimensions:
Medium faces: Frame widths between 130 to 139mm work best
feelgoodcontacts.com- Perceived value
Classic design perceived as more expensive than its $45 price.
Why this is supported
The classic round shape and rich color options consistently earn compliments. One buyer described the glasses as
La couleur est magnifique le modèle classique et intemporel.
Customer review, February 27, 2025— a sentiment that aligns with the frame often being mistaken for a higher-end product than its $45 price.
- Color accuracy
Frame colors appear darker than product photos.
Why this is supported
Customer feedback indicates that actual frame colors are consistently darker than the product photos, which can disrupt the intended aesthetic coordination.
- Magnification
Diopter values are exactly +1.00, +2.00, +2.50 for precise reading correction that alleviates presbyopia.
Why this is supported
Customer support confirms that the magnification strengths correspond exactly to standard diopter values, for instance the 2.0 option equals +2.00 D.
The magnification strengths correspond to standard diopter values: 1.0 equals +1.00, 2.0 equals +2.00, and 2.5 equals +2.50.
How accurate are the magnification strengths? For example, is the 2.0 strength exactly +2.00 diopters?This accuracy ensures that the lenses directly address presbyopia-related accommodative stress, with the documented eye strain reduction primarily due to the diopter correction rather than the blue light filter.
- Blue light filtration
Lenses filter high-energy blue light in the 400–460 nm range from screens.
Why this is supported
Technical specifications highlight that the lenses target blue light emitted by screens in the 400–460 nm range, which is linked to digital eye strain.
All these screens emit so-called blue light (rays emitted between 400 and 460nm).
sportspecs.caThe product’s filtering specifically covers this wavelength range.
- Visual drawbacks
Yellow tint and lack of anti-reflective coating cause color shift and screen reflections.
Why this is supported
User reviews report two common visual drawbacks:
La lentille (comme toute lentille de se genre) a une teinte jaunâtre.
Customer review, February 23, 2021and
Les lentilles n'ont pas de anti-reflets
Customer review, February 23, 2021These indicate a yellow tint that shifts color perception and the absence of an anti-reflective coating, making reflections noticeable.
- Color perception
Yellow tint prevents color-critical work; works best in dim light.
Why this is supported
Buyer reviews confirm the lenses have a yellowish tint—
La lentille (comme toute lentille de se genre) a une teinte jaunâtre.
Customer review, February 23, 2021—and that they lack an anti-reflective coating:
Les lentilles n'ont pas de anti-reflets
Customer review, February 23, 2021. This combination makes the glasses only effective in dim light and unsuitable for color-critical work, though they reduce eye strain during computer use in low-light settings.
- Style
Classic round design considered stylish and draws compliments on small faces.
Why this is supported
A buyer praised the color:
La couleur est magnifique le modèle classique et intemporel.
Customer review, February 27, 2025Additional reviews confirm the round design draws compliments, especially when worn on smaller faces where the proportions are flattering.
- Frame color
Buyers report frames arriving darker than online images.
Why this is supported
Multiple buyer reviews indicate that across all color options (Black, Chocolate/Espresso, Hazelnut, Patterned Blue), frames appear darker than the online product images. This discrepancy is noted consistently and not limited to any single shade.
- Tint
Lenses add a strong yellow tint to all perceived visuals.
Why this is supported
a une teinte jaunâtre
Customer review, February 23, 2021(has a yellowish tint). This effect, inherent to blue-light-blocking lenses, makes whites appear yellow and is particularly noticeable on screens. As a result, the glasses are unsuitable for color-critical tasks like graphic design or photo editing. The yellow cast also becomes more apparent in bright ambient lighting, which can create glare. Combined with the darker frame color, the overall visual experience is less vibrant than online images suggest.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing round eyeglass frame with full-rim matte dark frame, clear lenses, and visible blue temple tips; centered on a white background and photographed straight-on.
- Overall silhouetteFull-rim round eyeglass frame with a low flat bridge and slightly flattened topline at each temple; lenses are circular and symmetrically placed.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishOpaque dark frame material with a matte finish visible on the front face and rim edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge shapeLow, narrow rectangular saddle-style bridge connecting the two circular rims.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - LensesClear/transparent lenses with a faint cool-blue reflection near the inner and lower areas; no visible tint or printed markings on lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple arms (visible portions)Inner portions of the temple arms visible through the lenses, extending diagonally toward the rear; ends (temple tips) are rounded and colored blue.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Temple tip detailRounded, solid-color temple tips with a smooth finish and a slightly glossy appearance.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Nose padsNo separate nose pads visible; bridge is continuous with the frame front.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean white background with soft shadow beneath the frame; image is front-on and well centered.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with soft, diffuse lighting and a subtle oval shadow under the frame indicating a low-angle light source.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFrame centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the image with ample white space above; image appears straight-on with minimal perspective distortion.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high) - Image quality notesSharp focus on frame front and temple tips; minimal glare on lenses; no visible text or labels in the scene.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
matte dark gray· frame front and rims#323434very pale blue (lens reflection)· lensesbright sky blue· temple tips#658CAC- Overall silhouetteFull-rim round eyeglass frame with a low flat bridge and slightly flattened topline at each temple; lenses are circular and symmetrically placed.
- 02
Product
Pair of round eyeglasses with thin matte black plastic frame, clear lenses with a subtle blue reflection, and straight temples that end in a circular hole at each tip. Right temple shows a white printed brand name.
- Frame shapeRound full-rim frame surrounding both lenses, with a narrow consistent rim thickness and a short integrated bridge between lenses.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high) - Frame material and finishMatte black plastic appearance across rims and temples with a smooth, non-reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.46 · w 0.78 · h 0.35 (high) - LensesClear plano-style lenses showing a faint blue reflective tint along inner edges, with visible lens reflections and subtle edge highlight.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - TemplesThin straight temples that extend rearward with a gently curved profile; each temple ends in a circular hole at the tip.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.42 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Temple tip detailCircular cutout or loop at the end of each temple tip, visible on the right-side tip as a round hole and on the left-side tip as a smaller round silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium) - Brand text on temple“PARAFINA printed in uppercase white on the outside of the right temple near the hinge area.”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple embossEmbossed or raised text on the inner side of the left temple near the hinge, legibility low at this view.Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photo on a white background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a faint shadow beneath and to the right of the glasses; image is centered and slightly angled to show three-quarter front and temple detail.
- Background and stagingClean white background with no visible props or packaging, product placed on a flat surface casting a soft shadow.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front/side angle showing both lenses and the right temple extending toward the viewer's right, with the left temple visible behind.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly right of the glasses consistent with a single soft light source above-left.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
matte black· frame and temples#232524very pale blue tint· lenseswhite· brand text#D3D3D3- Frame shapeRound full-rim frame surrounding both lenses, with a narrow consistent rim thickness and a short integrated bridge between lenses.
- 03
Product
A pair of round eyeglasses with matte black frames and pale yellow-tinted lenses, shown folded with temples crossed behind the lenses.
- Frame shapeRound full-rim frame with a keyhole bridge and continuous circular rims.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.58 · h 0.38 (high) - Frame finishMatte black finish on the frame and temples.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - LensesRound lenses with a subtle pale yellow tint consistent with blue-light filtering.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - TemplesTemples are folded across each other behind the lenses and appear to be the same matte black material as the frame.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - End piece detailLeft temple end has a rounded loop or small circular hole at the tip.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio-style lifestyle shot on a white background with a wooden pencil prop placed diagonally; soft shadowing appears below objects.
- PropA natural wood pencil placed diagonally from lower left toward center overlapping the glasses.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.90 · h 0.25 (high) - Pencil text“Plant me”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting from above-left producing soft, defined shadows beneath the glasses and pencil.
- BackgroundSmooth white background with minimal texture.
Colors
matte black· frame#0C0E12pale yellow· lensesnatural wood· pencil bodyPackaging#E3D6C2gloss black· pencil cap and printed textPackaging- Frame shapeRound full-rim frame with a keyhole bridge and continuous circular rims.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
33 total33 reviews · out of 5
Parfaite
La couleur est magnifique le modèle classique et intemporel. Pour la vision +1 parfait pour moi avec mes verres de contact pour vison de prêt!!! Je recommande!!
Lunettes de lectures écologiques
Légères !
Couleur différente à l’annonce. Beaucoup
Couleur différente à l’annonce. Beaucoup plus foncée.
Didn't expect glasses to be
Didn't expect glasses to be tinted. Disconcerting indoors
bad glare
Bought medium brown thinking they would be clear around lens but are more yellow in colour. Had them for a month now and the glare is awful, I can see the reflection of my eyes when using with the computer.
perfect shape for my small
perfect shape for my small face!
Le modèle et la durabilité.
Le modèle et la durabilité.
High quality, most attractive.
High quality, most attractive.
Belle et solide
Belle et solide
Excellent produit, conforme à mes
Excellent produit, conforme à mes attentes.
Reading Glass
Best Service
Conforme à mes attentes
Conforme à mes attentes
J’adore cette lunette légère et
J’adore cette lunette légère et stylée
Parfait
Parfait
bon produit mais ne m'allait
bon produit mais ne m'allait pas
Casse facilement
Je me suis procuré une paire qui a cassé rapidement. J'en ai commandé 2 autres paires qui ont cassées l'une après l'autre, après une mois d'usage.
Assez large pour un petit
Assez large pour un petit visage seulement. Excellent rapport qualité prix. Les lentilles n'ont pas de anti-reflets mais, c'était su et cela n'empêche pas l'usage prévue qui est de couper la lumière bleue des écrans. La lentille (comme toute lentille de se genre) a une teinte jaunâtre. On s'en sauve pas quand ça vient à couper la lumière bleue.
Belles lunettes mais la solidité/qualité
Belles lunettes mais la solidité/qualité de la monture est moyenne
La couleur n'est pas belle.
La couleur n'est pas belle.
Quelle belle initiative, ces lunettes
Quelle belle initiative, ces lunettes écolo! Elles sont parfaites pour mon visage et sont bien ajustées au niveau des oreilles.
Great style and quality
Very flattering readers. Comfortable and well made. Love the pencil case comes with it
Casse très facilement
Ces lunettes coupent très bien la lumière bleue, cependant elles se cassent trop facilement. J'en ai acheté 3 paires et aucune n'a duré plus d'un mois. Qu'y a-t-il d'«eco-friendly», comme le prétend la pub, à acheter des lunettes qui ne durent pas? Pas très éco-nomique non plus, à la longue.
Unique
Unique
Magnifiques Parafina
Belle qualité , belles couleurs, solides mais souples.
Jolies lunettes mais verres déformants
Le design est joli mais les verres ne sont pas de bonne qualité avec des déformations qui rendent la vision moins nette sur les bords
Parfait!!
Parfait!!
Je les Adore!
C’est ma 2e paire de lunette pour l’ordinateur (lumière bleue) je ne m’en passerais plus!
Excellent quality
Excellent quality
Very pleased with these glasses,
Very pleased with these glasses, both for looks and quality.
Confortables
Confortables
Bien
Bien
Très belles
Très belles
Parfait à ma vision 1.5
C'était mon 2e achat de la même