Blue-light glasses

[FelixDaHousecat]

Hi all,

I spend a lot of time in front of my laptop screen and am thinking of getting Blue light glasses. Is it worth it? Does it make a difference? I have a pair of prescription glasses from specsavers. Is it possible to convert these somehow into blue light glasses? Do you perhaps have any blue light glasses to recommend otherwise? Thanks!

 

[WAslayer]

Hi all,

I spend a lot of time in front of my laptop screen and am thinking of getting Blue light glasses. Is it worth it? Does it make a difference? I have a pair of prescription glasses from specsavers. Is it possible to convert these somehow into blue light glasses? Do you perhaps have any blue light glasses to recommend otherwise? Thanks!

Does your prescription specs not have the blue light coating..? You can check by looking at the inside of the lenses at an angle for a purplish hue..

 

[genetic]

Hi all,

I spend a lot of time in front of my laptop screen and am thinking of getting Blue light glasses. Is it worth it? Does it make a difference? I have a pair of prescription glasses from specsavers. Is it possible to convert these somehow into blue light glasses? Do you perhaps have any blue light glasses to recommend otherwise? Thanks!

There are no "blue light glasses" to recommend. It's just a coating applied to glasses.

You can have the blue light coating retrofitted. Speak to SpecSavers.

 

[Elon]

There are Gunnars, that a few forumites here would recommend. But yes, I was at SpecSavers on Monday and they told me that they can apply the blue light coating to your prescription glasses.

 

[upup]

There are Gunnars, that a few forumites here would recommend. But yes, I was at SpecSavers on Monday and they told me that they can apply the blue light coating to your prescription glasses.

After you got them, and what is the price.

 

[Fulcrum29]

I have Gunnars... it isn't a miracle solution, but it helps. There are many blue light type glasses on the market, as well the normal reading glasses sold as computer glasses with the blue light coating.

It is best to get a prescription pair to be used as computer glasses, and ask to have it coated.

Back in 2014/15 Gunnars was like the go-to glasses, but most people who got these don’t have prescription glasses. F.lux does the same thing on a computer screen, as does Windows’s own Night Light setting, but F.lux is the better option.

Just check this guy's video,

he also did a video on the Gunnars last year,

I have 2 pairs,

1 x RPG Razer (normal blue light glasses 0.25)
1 x Phenom (reading blue light glasses 1.00)

and though both served me well a prescription is better. I also don't wear them as gaming glasses, it kills the vibrancy I require in competitive gaming. All I can add to this discussion.

Just another thing with the Gunnars, they aren't build well, diehards may disagree, but my experience tell me otherwise.

 

[PsyWulf]

Ive been slacking using my gunnars,and my eyes definitely got worse over the lockdown
I started wearing them again and my vision's improved significantly again. If you spend ages in front of screens i'd say well worth it

 

[Elon]

After you got them, and what is the price.

I didn't actually get them, I went in asking about Gunnar glasses. Those of you who own them, where'd you get them please?

 

[Fulcrum29]

I didn't actually get them, I went in asking about Gunnar glasses. Those of you who own them, where'd you get them please?

I ordered mine directly. People should know, blue-light glasses don't and cannot replace prescription glasses. What most people perceive is a placebo, what I have discovered is that by wearing them I do change my computer habits, like blinking more, and I still do take my breaks (20/20/20 does help the most).

It is all in the science. It will help you against overexposure, which is hardly the case, and to help you sleep at night, especially now with everyone rocking LED lights.

The problem in recommending blue light glasses to people are that they think it is cheaper than getting a prescription. Computer glasses in my opinion is the better choice, and a prescription is better than a stock pair, and it is up to you to decide whether you want them coated or not.

Where it helped me, may not necessarily help someone else. Blue light glasses don't save your eyes. I also like to wear my reading pair at night when reading or browsing on my phone/tablet, because I prefer it over an app for that purpose. The Razer pair is cool because the ears bend which makes it perfect for wearing over the ear headphones.

 

[neoprema]

I ordered mine directly. People should know, blue-light glasses don't and cannot replace prescription glasses. What most people perceive is a placebo, what I have discovered is that by wearing them I do change my computer habits, like blinking more, and I still do take my breaks (20/20/20 does help the most).

It is all in the science. It will help you against overexposure, which is hardly the case, and to help you sleep at night, especially now with everyone rocking LED lights.

The problem in recommending blue light glasses to people are that they think it is cheaper than getting a prescription. Computer glasses in my opinion is the better choice, and a prescription is better than a stock pair, and it is up to you to decide whether you want them coated or not.

Where it helped me, may not necessarily help someone else. Blue light glasses don't save your eyes. I also like to wear my reading pair at night when reading or browsing on my phone/tablet, because I prefer it over an app for that purpose. The Razer pair is cool because the ears bend which makes it perfect for wearing over the ear headphones.

I was told that Gunnars add about +0.2 diopter to your vision? A very small difference but certainly something some people will detect as more than a placebo?

ive got 2 Gunnars but since I need my glasses for screen use and these Gunnars aren’t prescription I only use them the odd time I’ve got my contact lenses in.

I don’t notice a big diff and from around 6pm my Mac, phone and iPad drop the blue hue when night shift starts.

 

[PsyWulf]

Bought mine from Takealot

 

[RedViking]

I got proper prescription computer glasses. Cost about R4000 (including frame), So probably about R3000 without frame. .
It has a slight magnification to it and a filter that is barely noticeable. It remove or greatly reduce any strain on my eyes. I don't normally wear glasses but do have a slightly weaker right eye.

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[K-VI]

Anti blue light coating is a interesting topic. I have done research into it before and have seen that many optometrists recommend it for computer use but don't believe the amount of blue light from your computer screen could ever affect your eyes.

On the flip side, I bought 3 pairs in the past 3 years and all were under R1000 with anti blue light coating. Things are a lot cheaper in China so if you not in a rush to get them, rather find a nice cheap frame and get it made overseas. Local companies seems to charge R1500 just for the anti blue light coating.

The only hard part is choosing the frame but I just draw it on a piece of paper and see how close it is to my current frame. Once frame is sorted, just get an eye test done and send it though. Few weeks later, you have a new set of glasses.

 

[_kabal_]

Bought Gunnar intercept after reading this thread and watching some YouTube.
Price was good, and any relief would be great. Not sure how long shipping will take from smartbuyglasses.co.za

 

[ld13]

Does your prescription specs not have the blue light coating..? You can check by looking at the inside of the lenses at an angle for a purplish hue..

Purple hue tends to mean an Anti-reflex coating, and not blue light - they are similar, but different.

You can have the blue light coating retrofitted. Speak to SpecSavers.

Not in all cases unfortunately. Also found higher failure rates with 'used' lenses, due to existing scratches etc. Best to be applied during the initial manufacturing process.

Anti blue light coating is a interesting topic. I have done research into it before and have seen that many optometrists recommend it for computer use

We found the advantages to be minor/negligible. There seems to be some advantage when used right before bed when on a cellphone, but as of late, most screens have this 'protection' built in.

 

[K-VI]

Purple hue tends to mean an Anti-reflex coating, and not blue light - they are similar, but different.


Not in all cases unfortunately. Also found higher failure rates with 'used' lenses, due to existing scratches etc. Best to be applied during the initial manufacturing process.


We found the advantages to be minor/negligible. There seems to be some advantage when used right before bed when on a cellphone, but as of late, most screens have this 'protection' built in.

Awesome feedback and information. I did notice the coating helps for excessive light.

As an example, I got this super purple lazer at home and have not used it in around 5 years. On my new glasses, it comes through almost as white as the blue/purple is being blocked to my eyes. It confused me the first time till I saw it out of the corner of my eye to realize the glasses coating was working.