You are awesome man. I'm an animator AND a gamer so I really need to care my eyes or it'll cost me most of my life's work & joy......Your info, good chill voice lol and unbiased delivery of facts and evidence is really legit. You have a new subscriber :)
Excellent clear, concise, video - Thank you so much for speaking at a comprehensible, conversational pace. Many videos are "speed-talked" so that you hardly have time to register the words, let alone file the thought in your brain - so stressful to try to listen to. Do either of these companies make clip-ons for blue light (with a little yellow) when you already have prescription computer glasses? With Felix Gray make computer glasses with my prescription magnification (2.5)? +.25? My next computer glasses will probably be made by one of these companies, but in the meantime, I could use a clip-on. Do I only need blue-light, since I have prescription computer lenses already?
Thanks for these reviews! I've been trying to find quality blue light glasses for school and all I could find were people reviewing the style not the functionality.
So if I am a programmer and I look at code for long periods of time and plan on taking the glasses off when not using the computer, would the .25 magnification benefit me or would I be better off without the magnification?
Felix Gray is still relatively young. They expanded to international last year and I hope they reach most of Europe this year. They are a great company with a good product.
Hi @Annie Mighdoll, I actually do wear a pair of Gunnars - had them for about two years now. Overall I'm pretty happy with them. They do help my eyes. I don't mind the magnification but I don't like the heavy tint. I think the author of the video gave a fair rundown, but for my two cents - if my next pair is Felix Gray instead of a Gunnar it would be for one of two reasons: the more casual frames (as I'm not into the gamer/geek aesthetic) and because it seems like I can get more BPF with less tint. Hopefully more options like that will make it into the Gunnar catalogue in time for my next purchase :) Cheers
This video was very informative! Also reading your responses in the comments helps too. I am currently doing online school and I do game in my spare time. Recently I’ve started getting small headaches and my eyes have trouble focusing while studying on the computer. I’m leaning towards Felix Gray, but I’m not sure if I should get magnification or not? I’m leaning towards not, but it would be nice to have a second opinion.
They got a head start in the computer eyewear game. They have a great selection of frames at a variety of price points. This makes them a great choice. :)
Hello, thanks for the video, just wondering, is it safe for me to use the Gunnar glasses with magnification having in mind that I haven't weared prescription glasses ever? I have tried the Pixel Kura glasses and I would like to choose the Gunnar before the Felix Gray because of the higher BPF (I use screens 5+ everyday).
Ive watched so many of you videos and i cant make up my mind haha. I do a lot of computer work at work and am on the computer a decent amount for gaming/entertainment. Ive tried my sisters old pair before (clear but i dont remember the company maybe gunnar? she works in design) and i feel like it hurt my eyes more. Was that because of the magnification that im not used to? Should i go for blf glasses like spektrum/prospek?
Sorry for such a late reply. If I had to take one set of glasses to a deserted island I would reach for my Felix Gray glasses. Not to say I dislike the Gunnar, Pixel or any other brands, I just have a frame that I really like from FG and the lenses are top notch. I wouldn't start with power in the lens to start with so I wouldn't go with Gunnar quite yet. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Ive tried gunnars and the magnification irritated my eyes too much. It would be nicer if they’re was x .10 option rather than .25 imo. I know Most zero magnification glasses in general give a slight magnification due to curve in lens but it would still be nice for more options...
Once again a great and super informative video, thanks eye influence! If i do not need prescription glasses and have good eyesight will magnification harm my vision or do you still recommend Gunnar Optiks, simply as Felix Gray only market their glasses as 'sleep glasses', and I am looking for blue light glasses optimised for every day screen/computer use. Any advise would be well appreciated, thanks again for the great video - keep it up! :)
Why does using magnification make sense? I thought the problem is that we are too close to the screen....wouldn't making everything we see bigger be similar to being even closer to the screen?
Own a crystalline non-prescription Gunnar Intercept. Heavy, fatiguing to wear for long periods esp nose area (Dunno if it matters but my nose bridge isn't that high, not exactly flat either). It's quite 'heavy'. Wearing it with headphones like Philips SHP 9500 and Sennheiser HD 5XX pinches the sides over long periods (personally feeling it after 1 hour). There's also a slight magnification which can get annoying. The lenses smudge easily too. BUT despite these cons imo, it helped reduce my eye strain - does its job I guess but just the frame could be better.
Great video , I have a two kids that are homeschooled and do classes via dvd on their laptop. They don’t use prescription glasses. One is 10 the other is 6. I’m concerned about their eyes being affected. Any tips on which ones to get?
Probably a dumb question, but if I wanted to wear computer glasses even when not in front of a screen, would it mess up my eyes if I chose no magnification? Like would the focal point still be inward?
No, there is no discomfort since there is no power and no decentration. Only thing would be that I’m not a fan of filtering blue light away from digital devices. I encourage some blue light when you’re outside.
so are Felix Gray computer glasses that have that "power" you mentioned on the other video to diminish eye strain? Do they have both technologies of being computer glasses PLUS filtering blue light?
for gunner whats progressive ,single vision and progressive computer? should i go 35 or 65? i am just getting prescription gunnars for for my very competitive halo addiction 6hr to 8hr grind a day and using them for my anime watching and classwork on computer to. so confused first time getting prescription at 30 years now.
Thanks a lot for your videos. I wonder what could be the cons of wearing computer lenses with magnification for people who dont need prescribed glasses? Why would some people dont like them? considering its hard to know if you will feel comfortable with them or not when you buy the online. Would I miss out a lot of benefits(or something crutial) if I decide to buy them without magnification?
The biggest con is that you can become dependant on the power in the lenses and eventually have a hard time going back to not wearing them. Best suggestion I can give is to not start with powered lenses. If you have digital eye strain you should take regular breaks and allow your eyes to rest. Blue light filtering glasses (no power) are great for transitioning into a proper sleeping pattern. This is backed by science so I like to suggest it for that use. Breaks, breaks breaks. Thats where everyone should start. Then if all else fails, go for the lenses with power. A visit to your eye doctor is always a good idea too.
Would you recommend computer glasses with magnification for someone with a prescription of -3.25 and -3.75 who wears contacts but regularly experiences eye strain throughout the day?
No. You should make your computer glasses according to your doctors prescription. If you can, make a set of glasses using that prescription but with the optical center placed using your Near PD. Your local optician can take this measurement for you.
Thanks man, I've had gunnar lenses but they gave me headaches so I stopped wearing them. I didn't know about Felix gray. I just ordered a pair thanks to this video.
It doesn't look like I can get 1.5 readers in the Frame and color of glasses I want at Gunnar. Great to know the percentages of blue light blocking. Very helpful. I think I'll go with Gunnar if I can get the glasses I just mentioned. Have sent them a message to find out!
thanks for the video. Very informative. I have congenital nystagmus. I'm going to gamble and try a pair of Gunnar reading glasses with +2 mag. I get a lot of headaches and look at screens most of the day: computer, phone and TV. However, I get the worst headaches from watching TV. I set about 10 feet from the TV. Do you think these would help or not?
It sounds like you may need prescription glasses for distance. If that's the case, use your doctors written prescription to have a set of glasses made. If it's for the TV, you want to have them made as a standard set of glasses, not computer glasses with the decentered pupilary distance.
Alright, idk if this will get noticed but here I go. I really like Gunnars and am looking to buy a pair. I don't wear glasses usually and I started getting serious eye strain and fatigue. I am looking for the most basic pair to get the job done, don't care about looks. (Felix gray are also an option, looking for a budget option). I am not sure about magnification. If it wont hurt me I won't mind it.
Good evening ! I am from india and work in the software industry. Recently, I had 1.25 addition power lenses made for both my eyes using Verilax Liberty progressive glass. However, I did not feel comfortable working on the computer for long periods of time, so I switched to intermediate lenses, which work better for me, but without the added power. I have a question regarding Eyezen lenses. Is it possible to customize them to include only intermediate distance as well as our own add power of 1.25 from your Rx prescription into their lens? I am looking for a computer lens with an added power of 1.25. Please advise if this is possible.
Is there any reason not to wear blue light glasses on top computer glasses to get optimum benefits of both? I understand that being exposed to blue light from LED Lamps, phones, computers, within 5 hrs of going to sleeP, negatively interferes with the deep sleep,REM sleep so important foe our health. I want the eye strain protection as well. Thank you!
Hey I was thinking of getting Gunnars to combat my Blepharitis. Is the slight magnification going to make my eyes lazy or something after tens of thousands of hours? I have no vision problems at the moment.
I can't really comment on the Blepharitis but I made a video about how computer glasses can affect our eyes ruclips.net/video/jrhZLmYFLrM/видео.html In short, no, your vision won't go from 20/20 to 20/60 just because you use computer glasses.
Hello, hope all is well! Which pair of Felix Gray would you recommend for somebody in Finance who works sitting in front of two large monitors, 9-10hrs a day? I do get up often to look away but I’ve noticed this blue light mentally fatigues me by EOD.
Thank you -- very nice and informative videos. I love the lower key approach. I first tried Gunnar's at CES in 2007 or 2008: about 9:00 PM, feeling exhausted, eyes were dry and hurting. I asked the guy at Gunnar's table why eyeware at an electronics show. He said try them on. The first thing I did on returning home was to go to the optician and get a pair. Back then, Gunnar's styles were more curved than they are today. It seemed to me that the curved lenses improved eye moisture. I live in Colorado and CES is in Las Vegas so dry eye is an issue. Any thoughts on that?
Gunnar has that style more than any other blue light glasses makers that I can think of. Blue Shark Optics makes one that almost looks like cycling glasses. If you really want it curved that might be a good choice. Other than that most makers have styles that are flat. The reason why curved frames work better for people with dry eyes is because it reduces air contact on your eyes which reduces the moisture evaporation rate. Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.
I appreciate the video! I do have a question for anyone reading/the author... a few months back I bought some Crystalline Gunnars and I returned them because I am very aware there is a piece of plastic between my eyes and the monitor. I couldn't get over it due to how distracting I found it. I'm a Creative Director, so having a color shift in my lens is not something I am willing to consider. 1) Has anyone else found this? 2) Is there a brand where people didn't have this issue? 3) Are blue tent lenses all plastic? Does anyone make these types of lenses out of glass?
Great questions. 1) if you didn't wear glasses as a child then you're going to be more aware of the lenses. Depending on your mind's ability to assimilate, you may never lose that awareness of the lenses. 2)Anti Blue Light coatings are very noticable. I've found that Felix Gray lenses have a coating that is more of a true anti-glare coating. It has very little color. If that coating still doesn't do it you may need to have custom lenses made with a premium coating like the Crizal Sapphire. 3) To the best of my knowledge there are no computer glasses/blue light glasses made with glass lenses. You would have to make custom glasses through an optical retailer. Hope this info helps.
I have a question . What if I wanna use these glasses for gaming on a TV that's almost 3 meters away ? Will that magnification help me in this case ? considering the fact that they have made the lenses in a way that's the best for looking at a monitor that's just a couple of feet away.
Would either if these computer glasses be helpful for someone who would not only use it in front of a computer for hours, but I am also a massive console gamer that sits slightly too close to a large HD tv? I’m sitting roughly 2-3m away from a 55inch tv.
Eye Influence amazing response time. Thank you man. I have really strained eyes hat feel like I need constant eye drops, headaches and sometimes they are teary as they are so red. Noticed this on my recent tv update so the Pc doesn’t have as much impact I believe. Would it be best to get a non magnified, and just blue light redux?
I've got that quite a bit. I'll have to explore what options are available in India. A large portion of my viewers are in India and I want to give proper suggestions for that region. More resources for india coming soon. Thanks for the feedback. Gunnar would be good.
Man i need help i wear prescribtion glasses and my head hurts and water just comes after playing a game only for 15 mins so what should i do?Will gunnar glasses help me with these problems and will prescribtion gunnar glasses help same as the gunnar glasses without prescribtion help man???
I’m in front of a monitor for 9 hours staring at the monitor. I’m thinking of getting the felix gray reading glasses, but I’m undecided. If I get the reading glasses I’m not sure what magnification to pick. I have 20/20 (last time I checked). Or should I get the regular ones without the magnification... decisions decisions
you do not need reading glasses. That magnification will be much too strong for you. If you're 20/20 then you should either go with no power or go with the +.25.
[To the most knowledgeable person concerning Blu\light] I have a question; Formally my eyes sight was improving, judging by eye chart results... then, after 10\12 hours, daily, of using a large computer screen my eyes, began to degrade. My question is; Can this process be reversed? Thanks!
Should I get computer glasses? I always wear contacts (prescription -5.00, -4.50) I’m 17 and my eyesight is deteriorating faster than my insurance can cover for a prescription change (so I’m usually wearing contacts that are too weak/I’m getting new glasses every 2 years) I have an average screen time of 12 hours
First step would be to cut back on screen time. glasses will not solve all the problems cause by digital eye strain. The main problem is simply over straining our eyes. Try taking breaks every 15-20 minutes by looking away from your screen and taking long blinks or closing your eyes. That will be my suggestion. At 17, you shouldn't need computer glasses.
Instead of computer glasses, i meant to ask about wearing bifocal prescription glasses under a pair of blue light glasses to get benefits of both. Computer glasses aren't string enough for my RX needs.
I just bought some cheap $20 Gramma glasses without magnification, and I was wondering, could I use these without em' damaging my eyes after a long time? (+5 hours)
The decentered PD on gunnar glasses is best for PC gaming. I wouldn't use their glasses for console gaming because the decentered PD is actually working against the natural position your eye wants to be in. Go for Pixel or Felix Gray glasses without magnification if you want blue light filtering for gaming on a TV. Hope this helps.
If it's a slight power then no. You may find yourself depending on the power so I don't like to suggest getting lenses with power unless you absolutely need it.
No such thing as a dumb question. When ordering according to a doctors prescription, Gunnar must make the glasses exactly as the doctor prescribed. They will not add the +.25. Hope this helps.
I wear prescription so I have Shamir Zero Blue lenses with the Shamir Glacier AR Coating. I love them! For non-prescription wearers it would be overkill. The cost would be over $500 usd I test so many blue light glasses when I have contacts that I can't say I only wear one set. I can say that I've tried over 10 Felix Gray glasses and I love them. Gunnar has yet to return my request to collab so I've only tried 2 pairs.
So then if I wanted glasses that I could wear everyday (like driving, walking around) but also help with eye dryness I shouldn't wear any of these types but just stick to my regular prescriptions? I look at screens on average 4-6 hours a day (phone, LCD TV).
If you have a glasses prescription then I would stick to that 100%. If you wanted computer glasses you can use your prescription and ask for blue light filters like Essilor Essential blue with the anti-reflective coating of your choice.
I'm old I need magnification, though for some reason the plus glasses I've tried at the drug store look blurry and weird to me even though I'm near sighted.
I'd be careful with this review. I have no idea how anyone can claim Gunnar does not make it completely clear you are receiving lenses with magnification since you are specifically required to select the level of magnificent level you will recieve.
Those two are completely different products. Gunnar is a superior product in just about every way. I would only suggest getting Spektrum glasses if you're simply looking to get blue light blocking lenses. I actually reviewed Spektrum and found their frames to be well made and the lens coating to be good. Gunnar and Felix Gray just happen to be in a different category.
@@EyeInfluence I want a prescription pair with lenses that block about 50% blue light without making them too obvious yellowish. You seemed to like the Prospek Dynamic and those are what I was thinking to buy. Their price is almost half compared to Gunnar in the prescription category!
@@txtasosxt That's true. Let me know how they do. I never tried their prescription lenses. Felix Gray is $145 for prescription lenses and they have 50% BPF. Happy shopping. :)
I get weird feelings like few hours after playing certain games. Bright flashes and stuff. Then I’ll feel like the need to tense up body and just a terrible feeling in my head..not a headache, but like I will see the light flashes and feel just off and want to tense muscles in legs and arms..it’s really scary! Been like that for years. I’m wondering if a pair of sAy the Felix gray would help me? I don’t want any magnification, I have really good eyesight and don’t want to hurt that. Do you think a pair would help me? Thanks!
aWatchmanOnTheWall Hey bud, just wondering, have you ever talked to your doctor about this? I’m no doc myself but I’m wondering if this might be some form of epilepsy. Just a thought.
Dylan Farnham I’ve mentioned it and they just look at me and be like “yeah. “ Reason they do that is because I have anxiety/panic attack s from time to time so they just assume I over think everything and that’s my problem. Whatever. I know how I feel. For example i can play “just cause 3” for hours on end and be totally fine and can go to sleep just fine as well. If I play the newest version even for a hour or so, I get that reaction were I want to tense up and feel off. It goes away, just takes a bit. Just cause 4 has some explosions that have a bright white flash and its constant on some areas of the map because the AI is fighting. So I dot play that game. But here is the odd thing, I use to play socom Navy seals and there was some darker maps and no explosions and yet has the reaction and I remember a few of them because they were so bad. I shut off the tv and felt like I could see the game in my head and felt the need to tense and almost want to like scream to try to hold on to myself..so odd. I’ve been playing ghost recon woodlands and feel fine...the new one comes out Friday and I’m concerned about the flashes during explosions, looks more realistic and really bright at times. That’s why I’m thinking of the Felix grays with no magnification. Thanks for the reply/concern
I would suggest starting with regular breaks. That's where the eye strain really comes from. Glasses can help but at the end of the day our eyes need more rest. I see that you've already been to an eye doctor but if you haven't got the answers you're looking for you can always see a specialist. Ophthalmologists will take a closer look so that might be an option. You can certainly try computer glasses but I think you should really see a pro.
I think it’s the flicker/blue light from games like ghost recon were there is explosions and muzzle fire from the gun. Not sure what to do. I do know from looking on amazon, a lot of them are fake if you read thru the comments. People take them to eye doctor and try tell them there is no blue filter.. do you know a pair on amazon that is not fake? Would like to try a pair from $20-$40 first and see how they work for me. Before I buy Felix ones. Thanks
Another great video, with lots of un-biased information. Thanks again ..
Thank you!
You are awesome man. I'm an animator AND a gamer so I really need to care my eyes or it'll cost me most of my life's work & joy......Your info, good chill voice lol and unbiased delivery of facts and evidence is really legit.
You have a new subscriber :)
Here to help as best I can. Thank you so much.
Yeah, and a very cool beard to match!
Excellent clear, concise, video - Thank you so much for speaking at a comprehensible, conversational pace. Many videos are "speed-talked" so that you hardly have time to register the words, let alone file the thought in your brain - so stressful to try to listen to.
Do either of these companies make clip-ons for blue light (with a little yellow) when you already have prescription computer glasses? With Felix Gray make computer glasses with my prescription magnification (2.5)? +.25? My next computer glasses will probably be made by one of these companies, but in the meantime, I could use a clip-on. Do I only need blue-light, since I have prescription computer lenses already?
Thanks for these reviews! I've been trying to find quality blue light glasses for school and all I could find were people reviewing the style not the functionality.
So if I am a programmer and I look at code for long periods of time and plan on taking the glasses off when not using the computer, would the .25 magnification benefit me or would I be better off without the magnification?
as a programmer, it will slightly protect your eyes
Thank you for the detailed breakdown. Only thing I'd add is that Felix Gray doesn't ship to most of Europe.
Felix Gray is still relatively young. They expanded to international last year and I hope they reach most of Europe this year. They are a great company with a good product.
Hi @Annie Mighdoll, I actually do wear a pair of Gunnars - had them for about two years now. Overall I'm pretty happy with them. They do help my eyes. I don't mind the magnification but I don't like the heavy tint. I think the author of the video gave a fair rundown, but for my two cents - if my next pair is Felix Gray instead of a Gunnar it would be for one of two reasons: the more casual frames (as I'm not into the gamer/geek aesthetic) and because it seems like I can get more BPF with less tint. Hopefully more options like that will make it into the Gunnar catalogue in time for my next purchase :) Cheers
This video aged well. Very informative!👏
Thank you for this informative video. Gunnar offers natural focus option without magnification on their website
You make great useful videos! Keep it up! Very informative as well!
Your commentary is welcome here. Thanks for the support!
@@EyeInfluence lol thanks
This video was very informative! Also reading your responses in the comments helps too. I am currently doing online school and I do game in my spare time. Recently I’ve started getting small headaches and my eyes have trouble focusing while studying on the computer. I’m leaning towards Felix Gray, but I’m not sure if I should get magnification or not? I’m leaning towards not, but it would be nice to have a second opinion.
Love my Gunnars. I've dropped them countless times and still good as new ;)
They got a head start in the computer eyewear game. They have a great selection of frames at a variety of price points. This makes them a great choice. :)
Hello, thanks for the video, just wondering, is it safe for me to use the Gunnar glasses with magnification having in mind that I haven't weared prescription glasses ever? I have tried the Pixel Kura glasses and I would like to choose the Gunnar before the Felix Gray because of the higher BPF (I use screens 5+ everyday).
Ive watched so many of you videos and i cant make up my mind haha. I do a lot of computer work at work and am on the computer a decent amount for gaming/entertainment.
Ive tried my sisters old pair before (clear but i dont remember the company maybe gunnar? she works in design) and i feel like it hurt my eyes more. Was that because of the magnification that im not used to? Should i go for blf glasses like spektrum/prospek?
Sorry for such a late reply. If I had to take one set of glasses to a deserted island I would reach for my Felix Gray glasses. Not to say I dislike the Gunnar, Pixel or any other brands, I just have a frame that I really like from FG and the lenses are top notch.
I wouldn't start with power in the lens to start with so I wouldn't go with Gunnar quite yet.
Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Eye Influence that helps a lot actually. I still might go for spektrum as they are a bit cheaper
Ive tried gunnars and the magnification irritated my eyes too much. It would be nicer if they’re was x .10 option rather than .25 imo. I know Most zero magnification glasses in general give a slight magnification due to curve in lens but it would still be nice for more options...
What's your pd?
Once again a great and super informative video, thanks eye influence! If i do not need prescription glasses and have good eyesight will magnification harm my vision or do you still recommend Gunnar Optiks, simply as Felix Gray only market their glasses as 'sleep glasses', and I am looking for blue light glasses optimised for every day screen/computer use.
Any advise would be well appreciated, thanks again for the great video - keep it up! :)
Thanks for the very informative video. I have question. I wear contact lenses and is it safe to wear computer glasses with magnification?
Why does using magnification make sense? I thought the problem is that we are too close to the screen....wouldn't making everything we see bigger be similar to being even closer to the screen?
Own a crystalline non-prescription Gunnar Intercept. Heavy, fatiguing to wear for long periods esp nose area (Dunno if it matters but my nose bridge isn't that high, not exactly flat either). It's quite 'heavy'. Wearing it with headphones like Philips SHP 9500 and Sennheiser HD 5XX pinches the sides over long periods (personally feeling it after 1 hour). There's also a slight magnification which can get annoying. The lenses smudge easily too. BUT despite these cons imo, it helped reduce my eye strain - does its job I guess but just the frame could be better.
I was never able to get totally adjusted to the power in gunnar lenses. The curve on the lenses can also cause the issue.
Great video , I have a two kids that are homeschooled and do classes via dvd on their laptop. They don’t use prescription glasses. One is 10 the other is 6. I’m concerned about their eyes being affected. Any tips on which ones to get?
Thanks for this. Helped a lot.
What in the lense is superior to the budget options out there? Can you describe the specifics of the actual materials?
Probably a dumb question, but if I wanted to wear computer glasses even when not in front of a screen, would it mess up my eyes if I chose no magnification? Like would the focal point still be inward?
No, there is no discomfort since there is no power and no decentration.
Only thing would be that I’m not a fan of filtering blue light away from digital devices. I encourage some blue light when you’re outside.
@@EyeInfluence Good to know. Thanks so much for the response!
Great information
so are Felix Gray computer glasses that have that "power" you mentioned on the other video to diminish eye strain? Do they have both technologies of being computer glasses PLUS filtering blue light?
for gunner whats progressive ,single vision and progressive computer? should i go 35 or 65? i am just getting prescription gunnars for for my very competitive halo addiction 6hr to 8hr grind a day and using them for my anime watching and classwork on computer to. so confused first time getting prescription at 30 years now.
Thanks a lot for your videos. I wonder what could be the cons of wearing computer lenses with magnification for people who dont need prescribed glasses? Why would some people dont like them? considering its hard to know if you will feel comfortable with them or not when you buy the online.
Would I miss out a lot of benefits(or something crutial) if I decide to buy them without magnification?
The biggest con is that you can become dependant on the power in the lenses and eventually have a hard time going back to not wearing them.
Best suggestion I can give is to not start with powered lenses. If you have digital eye strain you should take regular breaks and allow your eyes to rest.
Blue light filtering glasses (no power) are great for transitioning into a proper sleeping pattern. This is backed by science so I like to suggest it for that use.
Breaks, breaks breaks. Thats where everyone should start. Then if all else fails, go for the lenses with power.
A visit to your eye doctor is always a good idea too.
Would you recommend computer glasses with magnification for someone with a prescription of -3.25 and -3.75 who wears contacts but regularly experiences eye strain throughout the day?
No. You should make your computer glasses according to your doctors prescription. If you can, make a set of glasses using that prescription but with the optical center placed using your Near PD. Your local optician can take this measurement for you.
Eye Influence so what would you recommend if I only wear contacts?
Thanks man, I've had gunnar lenses but they gave me headaches so I stopped wearing them. I didn't know about Felix gray. I just ordered a pair thanks to this video.
How have the Felix gray been for you ? Any headaches? Magnification or without?
@@TrayDays113 Excellent, it takes some time for your eyes to adjust from never wearing glasses to wearing then.
@@bonorojogunnar optiks is good? these glasses has any power any power i want zero power glasses i dont have any eye problem
It doesn't look like I can get 1.5 readers in the Frame and color of glasses I want at Gunnar. Great to know the percentages of blue light blocking. Very helpful. I think I'll go with Gunnar if I can get the glasses I just mentioned. Have sent them a message to find out!
thanks for the video. Very informative. I have congenital nystagmus. I'm going to gamble and try a pair of Gunnar reading glasses with +2 mag. I get a lot of headaches and look at screens most of the day: computer, phone and TV. However, I get the worst headaches from watching TV. I set about 10 feet from the TV. Do you think these would help or not?
It sounds like you may need prescription glasses for distance. If that's the case, use your doctors written prescription to have a set of glasses made. If it's for the TV, you want to have them made as a standard set of glasses, not computer glasses with the decentered pupilary distance.
Alright, idk if this will get noticed but here I go. I really like Gunnars and am looking to buy a pair. I don't wear glasses usually and I started getting serious eye strain and fatigue. I am looking for the most basic pair to get the job done, don't care about looks. (Felix gray are also an option, looking for a budget option). I am not sure about magnification. If it wont hurt me I won't mind it.
Good evening ! I am from india and work in the software industry. Recently, I had 1.25 addition power lenses made for both my eyes using Verilax Liberty progressive glass. However, I did not feel comfortable working on the computer for long periods of time, so I switched to intermediate lenses, which work better for me, but without the added power.
I have a question regarding Eyezen lenses. Is it possible to customize them to include only intermediate distance as well as our own add power of 1.25 from your Rx prescription into their lens? I am looking for a computer lens with an added power of 1.25. Please advise if this is possible.
What would you recommend with me?
Still a student
Never used any glasses
4-8 hrs screen time depending on my schedule
Uses laptop and cellphone
I like to suggest Felix Gray or Pixel as a starter. No power in the lenses and they have very little color on the lenses.
What do you mean by power?
@@zonochromatica He's referencing the +0.25 magnification that Gunnar's come standard with.
Is there any reason not to wear blue light glasses on top computer glasses to get optimum benefits of both?
I understand that being exposed to blue light from LED Lamps, phones, computers, within 5 hrs of going to sleeP, negatively interferes with the deep sleep,REM sleep so important foe our health. I want the eye strain protection as well. Thank you!
First video I’ve watched this guy is good.
Hey I was thinking of getting Gunnars to combat my Blepharitis. Is the slight magnification going to make my eyes lazy or something after tens of thousands of hours? I have no vision problems at the moment.
I can't really comment on the Blepharitis but I made a video about how computer glasses can affect our eyes ruclips.net/video/jrhZLmYFLrM/видео.html
In short, no, your vision won't go from 20/20 to 20/60 just because you use computer glasses.
Hello, hope all is well! Which pair of Felix Gray would you recommend for somebody in Finance who works sitting in front of two large monitors, 9-10hrs a day? I do get up often to look away but I’ve noticed this blue light mentally fatigues me by EOD.
Thank you -- very nice and informative videos. I love the lower key approach. I first tried Gunnar's at CES in 2007 or 2008: about 9:00 PM, feeling exhausted, eyes were dry and hurting. I asked the guy at Gunnar's table why eyeware at an electronics show. He said try them on. The first thing I did on returning home was to go to the optician and get a pair. Back then, Gunnar's styles were more curved than they are today. It seemed to me that the curved lenses improved eye moisture. I live in Colorado and CES is in Las Vegas so dry eye is an issue. Any thoughts on that?
Gunnar has that style more than any other blue light glasses makers that I can think of. Blue Shark Optics makes one that almost looks like cycling glasses. If you really want it curved that might be a good choice. Other than that most makers have styles that are flat.
The reason why curved frames work better for people with dry eyes is because it reduces air contact on your eyes which reduces the moisture evaporation rate.
Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.
I appreciate the video! I do have a question for anyone reading/the author... a few months back I bought some Crystalline Gunnars and I returned them because I am very aware there is a piece of plastic between my eyes and the monitor. I couldn't get over it due to how distracting I found it. I'm a Creative Director, so having a color shift in my lens is not something I am willing to consider.
1) Has anyone else found this?
2) Is there a brand where people didn't have this issue?
3) Are blue tent lenses all plastic? Does anyone make these types of lenses out of glass?
Great questions.
1) if you didn't wear glasses as a child then you're going to be more aware of the lenses. Depending on your mind's ability to assimilate, you may never lose that awareness of the lenses.
2)Anti Blue Light coatings are very noticable. I've found that Felix Gray lenses have a coating that is more of a true anti-glare coating. It has very little color. If that coating still doesn't do it you may need to have custom lenses made with a premium coating like the Crizal Sapphire.
3) To the best of my knowledge there are no computer glasses/blue light glasses made with glass lenses. You would have to make custom glasses through an optical retailer.
Hope this info helps.
thank you this help a lot
I have a question . What if I wanna use these glasses for gaming on a TV that's almost 3 meters away ? Will that magnification help me in this case ? considering the fact that they have made the lenses in a way that's the best for looking at a monitor that's just a couple of feet away.
Please make a video on the new Barner glasses!
I've heard of them. Hopefully I can try them out soon. Thanks.
Did you get a new camera?
Are there different things you have to consider if you had cataracts removed from both eyes?
What made/model of the frame you are wearing? : )
Prodesign 1416 color 9323
They are my absolute all time favorite frames.
Good view!
51 different frames + 3 lens options, is too much I’m so confused that I couldn’t decide to buy anything.
Would either if these computer glasses be helpful for someone who would not only use it in front of a computer for hours, but I am also a massive console gamer that sits slightly too close to a large HD tv? I’m sitting roughly 2-3m away from a 55inch tv.
Felix Gray yes, but Gunnar is best for PC gaming because of the magnification. The magnification could actually disturb you while gaming on the TV.
Eye Influence amazing response time. Thank you man. I have really strained eyes hat feel like I need constant eye drops, headaches and sometimes they are teary as they are so red. Noticed this on my recent tv update so the Pc doesn’t have as much impact I believe. Would it be best to get a non magnified, and just blue light redux?
Subbed and liked. Amazing vid qualities, topics, and well described and understandable. You deserve more subs. Thanks for your hard work.
If you only get one, go for the non magnification lenses from Felix Gray or pixel. ;)
In India Felix gray not available, Gunnar glasses available through international retailer. But it cost more. So Gunnar ?
I've got that quite a bit. I'll have to explore what options are available in India. A large portion of my viewers are in India and I want to give proper suggestions for that region.
More resources for india coming soon. Thanks for the feedback.
Gunnar would be good.
But my optic told me I allready have +0,25 on my eyes. Will glasses with +0,25 be harmful or something?
If you have a doctor's written prescription, don't add any more to it. Go with the non-prescription option like those from Felix Gray.
@@EyeInfluence Thank you very much! You just earned a new sub!
Man i need help i wear prescribtion glasses and my head hurts and water just comes after playing a game only for 15 mins so what should i do?Will gunnar glasses help me with these problems and will prescribtion gunnar glasses help same as the gunnar glasses without prescribtion help man???
I’m in front of a monitor for 9 hours staring at the monitor. I’m thinking of getting the felix gray reading glasses, but I’m undecided. If I get the reading glasses I’m not sure what magnification to pick. I have 20/20 (last time I checked). Or should I get the regular ones without the magnification... decisions decisions
you do not need reading glasses. That magnification will be much too strong for you. If you're 20/20 then you should either go with no power or go with the +.25.
Eye Influence thank you for replying
[To the most knowledgeable person concerning Blu\light] I have a question;
Formally my eyes sight was improving, judging by eye chart results... then, after 10\12 hours, daily, of using a large computer screen my eyes, began to degrade.
My question is; Can this process be reversed? Thanks!
Is 35% xiaomi glasses ok ? Please check them out and tell me what you think, they are on sale on joybuy so i took one
Should I get computer glasses?
I always wear contacts (prescription -5.00, -4.50)
I’m 17 and my eyesight is deteriorating faster than my insurance can cover for a prescription change (so I’m usually wearing contacts that are too weak/I’m getting new glasses every 2 years)
I have an average screen time of 12 hours
First step would be to cut back on screen time. glasses will not solve all the problems cause by digital eye strain. The main problem is simply over straining our eyes. Try taking breaks every 15-20 minutes by looking away from your screen and taking long blinks or closing your eyes. That will be my suggestion. At 17, you shouldn't need computer glasses.
Eye Influence ok thanks for the reply!
I will have to go for Gunnar Optiks for the very reason that Felix Gray is not available in Europe (GDPR reasons they say).
Awe man. I thought they shipped international. I'm sure they will get across the pond soon enough.
Could I wear the magnified ones even though I am wearing contacts? I’m a -3 in contacts
Instead of computer glasses, i meant to ask about wearing bifocal prescription glasses under a pair of blue light glasses to get benefits of both. Computer glasses aren't string enough for my RX needs.
I'm a teenager and I was wondering, would GUNNAR glasses be good for my eyes?
For PC gaming yeah, they can help but just try to take breaks. That’s better than computer glasses.
@@EyeInfluence Thank you! I play games for around +3 hours everyday, so knowing this info is very useful for me :D
I just bought some cheap $20 Gramma glasses without magnification, and I was wondering, could I use these without em' damaging my eyes after a long time? (+5 hours)
Would gunnar be adequate for me, playing on a 32 inch HDTV a meter away from it?
The decentered PD on gunnar glasses is best for PC gaming. I wouldn't use their glasses for console gaming because the decentered PD is actually working against the natural position your eye wants to be in.
Go for Pixel or Felix Gray glasses without magnification if you want blue light filtering for gaming on a TV.
Hope this helps.
Felix Gray can get one side near sighted and one side far sighted ? Realy that is my Rx.
Can you pls make review on blubox blue light blocking glass. Thanks
I'll look into them for 2020. Thanks!
Wait.. so if your eyesight is perfect, can magnification hurt your eyes? since it is prescription?
If it's a slight power then no. You may find yourself depending on the power so I don't like to suggest getting lenses with power unless you absolutely need it.
With Perception Glasses does Gunner add that + 0.25 to them? probably a dumb question
No such thing as a dumb question. When ordering according to a doctors prescription, Gunnar must make the glasses exactly as the doctor prescribed. They will not add the +.25.
Hope this helps.
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What do you use?
I wear prescription so I have Shamir Zero Blue lenses with the Shamir Glacier AR Coating. I love them! For non-prescription wearers it would be overkill. The cost would be over $500 usd
I test so many blue light glasses when I have contacts that I can't say I only wear one set. I can say that I've tried over 10 Felix Gray glasses and I love them. Gunnar has yet to return my request to collab so I've only tried 2 pairs.
@@EyeInfluence Thanks! I might not be ready to invest that much money in something like computer glasses, but im ready to try felix gray
So then if I wanted glasses that I could wear everyday (like driving, walking around) but also help with eye dryness I shouldn't wear any of these types but just stick to my regular prescriptions? I look at screens on average 4-6 hours a day (phone, LCD TV).
If you have a glasses prescription then I would stick to that 100%. If you wanted computer glasses you can use your prescription and ask for blue light filters like Essilor Essential blue with the anti-reflective coating of your choice.
@@EyeInfluence thank you so much for clarifying! I will stick with my prescriptions then :D
I'm old I need magnification, though for some reason the plus glasses I've tried at the drug store look blurry and weird to me even though I'm near sighted.
I'd be careful with this review. I have no idea how anyone can claim Gunnar does not make it completely clear you are receiving lenses with magnification since you are specifically required to select the level of magnificent level you will recieve.
How about Gunnar options hovak?
The Havok looks like a nice frame model. You can get that frame with any of their lens options.
Try TrueBlue Vision and compare them. Then you will realize something impressive.
The lens looks impressive. How long have you worn them?
@@EyeInfluence a little over a year.
I'm in dilemma between Gunnar and Spektrum Prospek.
Those two are completely different products. Gunnar is a superior product in just about every way. I would only suggest getting Spektrum glasses if you're simply looking to get blue light blocking lenses.
I actually reviewed Spektrum and found their frames to be well made and the lens coating to be good. Gunnar and Felix Gray just happen to be in a different category.
@@EyeInfluence I want a prescription pair with lenses that block about 50% blue light without making them too obvious yellowish. You seemed to like the Prospek Dynamic and those are what I was thinking to buy. Their price is almost half compared to Gunnar in the prescription category!
@@txtasosxt That's true. Let me know how they do. I never tried their prescription lenses. Felix Gray is $145 for prescription lenses and they have 50% BPF.
Happy shopping. :)
I get weird feelings like few hours after playing certain games. Bright flashes and stuff. Then I’ll feel like the need to tense up body and just a terrible feeling in my head..not a headache, but like I will see the light flashes and feel just off and want to tense muscles in legs and arms..it’s really scary! Been like that for years.
I’m wondering if a pair of sAy the Felix gray would help me? I don’t want any magnification, I have really good eyesight and don’t want to hurt that.
Do you think a pair would help me?
Thanks!
aWatchmanOnTheWall Hey bud, just wondering, have you ever talked to your doctor about this? I’m no doc myself but I’m wondering if this might be some form of epilepsy. Just a thought.
Dylan Farnham I’ve mentioned it and they just look at me and be like “yeah. “
Reason they do that is because I have anxiety/panic attack s from time to time so they just assume I over think everything and that’s my problem. Whatever. I know how I feel. For example i can play “just cause 3” for hours on end and be totally fine and can go to sleep just fine as well.
If I play the newest version even for a hour or so, I get that reaction were I want to tense up and feel off. It goes away, just takes a bit. Just cause 4 has some explosions that have a bright white flash and its constant on some areas of the map because the AI is fighting. So I dot play that game.
But here is the odd thing, I use to play socom Navy seals and there was some darker maps and no explosions and yet has the reaction and I remember a few of them because they were so bad. I shut off the tv and felt like I could see the game in my head and felt the need to tense and almost want to like scream to try to hold on to myself..so odd.
I’ve been playing ghost recon woodlands and feel fine...the new one comes out Friday and I’m concerned about the flashes during explosions, looks more realistic and really bright at times. That’s why I’m thinking of the Felix grays with no magnification.
Thanks for the reply/concern
I would suggest starting with regular breaks. That's where the eye strain really comes from. Glasses can help but at the end of the day our eyes need more rest. I see that you've already been to an eye doctor but if you haven't got the answers you're looking for you can always see a specialist. Ophthalmologists will take a closer look so that might be an option.
You can certainly try computer glasses but I think you should really see a pro.
Eye Influence thanks
I think it’s the flicker/blue light from games like ghost recon were there is explosions and muzzle fire from the gun. Not sure what to do. I do know from looking on amazon, a lot of them are fake if you read thru the comments. People take them to eye doctor and try tell them there is no blue filter.. do you know a pair on amazon that is not fake? Would like to try a pair from $20-$40 first and see how they work for me. Before I buy Felix ones.
Thanks
distracting background noise---annoying--- Excellent info
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