**GUNNAR EYEWEAR IN STOCK NOW!! - PROTECT YOUR EYES!!**

[Tom Parton]

GUNNAR Gaming & Computer Glasses arrive with us very soon! (Hopefully by the end of the week)

These are not a Gimmick as many people seem to think, they are tested and certified to reduce Eye strain and harmful artificial blue light. (Not only that, I own a pair and they do make a massive difference) Work for longer, game for longer all whilst protecting your eyes. The glasses themselves are rather stylish too, some are geared more towards an office environment and some are aimed more at the gamers amongst you (Yes there are Razer branded frames) but ultimately, they all do the same job.

GUNNAR offers the only patented computer lens technology solution, recommended by doctors, to protect and enhance your vision. Gunnar's custom and complete solution addresses and alleviates all common issues associated with digital eye strain, effects of artificial blue light, visual stress and fatigue.

For anyone requiring Prescription Lenses, you can go direct to GUNNAR and they can provide any of their frame styles with prescription Lenses.

We have 9 Different Frames coming in (All Listed Below) which gives us a decent selection for you to choose from.

Gunnar Optiks Enigma - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £49.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 57mm, Temple 132mm, Nose 19mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £49.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Intercept - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £59.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 59mm, Temple 132mm, Nose 18mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £59.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Maverick - Gunmetal Frame - Amber Lens @ £49.99 inc VAT



Gunmetal Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 57mm, Temple 135mm, Nose 14mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed, Classic Aviator Design



Only £49.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Menlo - Onyx Frame - Clear Lens @ £64.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Clear Lenses, Gunnar Lens Technology Reduces Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 35%, Lens Width 56mm, Temple 145mm, Nose 18mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £64.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Menlo - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £64.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 56mm, Temple 145mm, Nose 18mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £64.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Razer FPS - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £79.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame With Razer Green Accents, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 56mm, Temple 135mm, Nose 19mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £79.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Razer RPG - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £79.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame With Razer Green Accents, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 61mm, Temple 120mm, Nose 18mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £79.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Torpedo - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £64.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 73mm, Temple 118mm, Nose 16mm Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £64.99 inc VAT.

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Gunnar Optiks Vayper - Onyx Frame - Amber Lens @ £64.99 inc VAT



Onyx Coloured Frame, Amber Tinted Lenses Reduce Harmful Artificial Blue Light By 65%, Lens Width 57mm, Temple 132mm, Nose 19mm, Stylish & Lightweight, Ergonomically Designed



Only £64.99 inc VAT.

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[Tom Parton]

They look like the night drive glasses that appear in those annoying 'Innovation' style pull outs that fall out of every magazine that are sold for a £9.95 and get a free electronic bird scarier.

They are actually very good. There is also the clear lens available if the Amber Lenses are putting you off. Although they will only have a BLRF (Blue Light Reduction Factor) of 35% instead of the 65% from the Amber Lens.

The Menlo Clear Lens is the only frame we currently have with the Clear Lenses.

 

[Tom Parton]

Whatever next in the 'gaming' bubble. Lacking in RGB though. Very much a gimmick for quick ££ in my eyes (oh matron).

Gunnar Originally started with glasses for computer and office work. Their "gaming" glasses are exactly the same, just have frame designs aimed more towards a gaming audience. The technology is the same and they are tested and certified and most definitely not a gimmick. As I say in the original post, I own a pair and they really do help with eye strain, bearing in mind I spend the whole day working at a computer screen.

 

[Tom Parton]

Surprised OCUK hasn't stocked these for years as they 'blew up' back in 2010 / 2011 with gamer's buying them when they came onto the market.

I wasn't with OcUK back then so I don't know why, however, they are here now

 

[Tom Parton]

Im sorry gents but you are better off getting your eyes tested and getting actual glasses tailored to your vision.

Yes they do make a difference, but wearing proper glasses are far far better. Not quite a gimmick, but better spending your money on real glasses.

Just want to clear up that these are designed to reduce eye strain and artificial blue light. So they are to be used whilst using a PC screen, TV screen, Mobile screen etc. Ideal for people who don't require corrective eyewear.
If you do require corrective eyewear, Gunnar can make these glasses to your prescription. But again, they are designed for people who spend a lot of time infront of a TV or Screen. For anything else and everyday use, ofcourse, your prescription eyewear from your local optician is preferable.

 

[Tom Parton]

All In Stock and Now Live!

 

[Tom Parton]

Hey, couple of quick questions. How do this glasses differ from running f.lux as a software solution, other than not needing software being installed so making them an option where you don't have admin/installation rights. And how do they affect actual colours in games? Will it make colours look wrong?
Thanks.

A number of good, constructive questions.

Whilst F.lux is a great piece of software, some people as you say, do not have access to install such a program or may not even have network access. Gunnar's Glasses not only reduce artificial blue light, they reduce screen glare (Something F.lux can't do). the design of the Lens and frames themselves also help with dry eyes as they prevent air currents from passing over your eye (causing dryness & making your eyes feel sore). The glasses also have a very slight "zoom", the screen image is sharper and a lot clearer - again, helping to reduce strain. The glasses are not just aimed at PC screen users, people who use Tablets, Mobile Phones, Handheld Consoles or who spend a lot of time infront of the tv will benefit and as far as i'm aware, you can't get F.lux on a TV...

In regards to the colour. The amber lenses have a slight tint to them, after a while using them, you adjust to the colour and don't really notice it (the colour difference isn't massive and wont make colours look wrong, just slightly lighter.) By being slightly tinted, they do help in low light applications, for example, playing games where you may be in a dark location. I've noticed from personal use that i'm not straining to see whats happening on my monitor anymore. If you are worried about colour, Gunnar do have "clear" lenses which have a BLRF (Blue Light Reduction Factor) of 35%, these are aimed at people like graphic designers and videographers, where colour is of the utmost importance.

As someone who spends all day at the computer doing office work and a fair few hours gaming when I get home, I can say I have noticed a difference. I don't end the day with sore, dry eyes and I suffer with a lot less Headaches/Migraines which I am usually very prone to.

I hope this has answered your questions, but if theres anything else you want to know, please ask

 

[Tom Parton]

This is a good idea for someone on a computer screen all day. As I get older I notice I can't look at a screen as much as I used to, my eyes strain to see details on screen even with prescription glasses which often leads to dry eyes. If these glasses can alleviate that then it's something I might check out (will read some long term user reviews first.) I would need a prescription though.

For prescription lenses you would need to go to Gunnar Direct and provide them with your prescription but it is something they can do

 

[Tom Parton]

Bailey - do you use over-ear headphones at the same time? If so, how is the comfort level?

I have the Razer FPS Model and use them with SteelSeries Arctis Pro's and they fit fine. Gunnar's are designed to be used with headphones.

"The lightweight frames feature low profile temples for audio headset compatibility." - From the Sales Pack used for setting up the Gunnar Products.

 

[Tom Parton]

Blue filter makes the image look crap lol you get this tech on monitors and if you have sore eyes trust me upgrade to 240hz and drop the gimmicky glasses.

I would probably give this a 1 out of 10, indeed i would score it a 0 if it had razer rgb too.

It really doesn't do that much to the image colour and if its that much of an issue, get the clear lenses. Regardless of what program you use to reduce blue light using your monitor, it wont remove screen glare. which is what causes the burning and stinging sensation in your eyes. That is where the Gunnars come in. I sit infront of a screen for roughly 11 hours a day. Since using the gunnars, I dont suffer with eye strain or dry eyes. And yes, before you ask, i've been using F.lux, the built in windows 10 settings and Optifine (still had sore, dry eyes after using them)

 

[Tom Parton]

Bailey and PREDATOR - you say that you have experienced benefits of using these - that they reduce your eye strain. What sort of symptoms have help alleviated for you?

I spend hours on computer screens at work and then come home to spend 5 hrs at night playing games etc. As I am middle age I have been putting done my eye problems (perhaps headaches, blurred vision, sometimes dry eyes) etc to old age. I do have short sight and long sight prescription specs now though I don't use (unless I am at the cinema or reading small print) - my prescription should mean that I am OK to see 30cm to say 10m. These sound like they might actually be beneficial to me but I want to know more specifics why you are saying they are good.

I used to suffer with tired, sore, dry eyes after a full day at work, like yourself I also game in the evening after work. I am also incredibly susceptible to Headaches and Migraines (I have my Mother to thank for that). Having been using the Gunnars, I find that my eyes are not as fatigued come the end of the working day, they are not dry or sore. I have also noticed that I am not suffering from as many headaches. I do still get them but not as often. This I would put down to the "focusing Power" as Gunnar call it, a very slight magnification to the lenses that mean text is easier to read for example. The blue light reduction is great and believe it or not, the amber tinted lenses really don't affect colour that much, infact, i'd say you become used to it and dont really notice the slight tint - not until you take the glasses off. I stare at a lot of white screen during the day at work due to the nature of the job - this is where the lens tint helps, the lenses as stated, also help protect from screen glare/screen burn.

When I get home, I game on my home PC for a few hours, usually in a dark room due to sun or light reflection off of my monitor. The Gunnar's slight tint helps brighten the room up so i'm not straining when looking at the screen - helps on dark games too! Works similar to shooting glasses, brightens the environment up a little, just to take the strain off the eyes.

I'm no Optician or Ophthalmologist so I cannot go into Medical depth, however, I will say that they work. Gunnar had their lens design Medically Approved too!
In fact, put it this way, I brought a pair - even though I wasn't originally sold, like most other people, I was just using f.lux and other software for blue light reduction and I am honestly glad to say I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[Tom Parton]

from the gigabyte aurous monitor info:

The the Aorus AD27QD also includes technology to help reduce eye strain. In particular screen flicker and blue light have been identified as sources of eye strain. The Aorus AD27QD addresses both these, it has been certified for its low blue light emissions and the screen is flicker free.

perhaps a better monitor will help with eye strain? My monitors are 1440 and 4k but only at 60 hz 9and quite old at that and so none of that blue light reduction stuff).

I currently run an Acer Predator 4K G-Sync Monitor. Had it a few years but it is only 60Hz because 4K G-Sync. But i came from an old 1080p "HD Ready" TV (God help me) so anything was an improvement

Might be worth a monitor upgrade for myself too eh?

 

[Tom Parton]

Thanks. I may give them a go. it is good to get this actual feedback. I had not even considered them seriously until seeing this. If they do work for me it would be worth the £50 (I would go for the cheapest to see if they work).

The Aviators look cool! Just ask Bailey!

 

[Tom Parton]

thanks Rofflay for getting me to think about a monitor. it appears that the monitors claim that the high refresh rates reduce eye strain but reduce flicker. The blue light filter should help the same way as the glasses - as the blue light stops a chemical in the brain from giving you a good nights sleep. Perhaps the glasses can reduce headaches and eye tiredness by giving you better sleep? After following this thread I might end up buying both the glasses (even though I would feel stupid wearing them just to play on the computer at night, in a dark room) and a new monitor say 1440 (my favourite resolution) with a 144hz or higher refresh.

Also apparently playing games on the computer can give you dry eyes due to not blinking as often. I wonder why the GUNNARS also claim to reduce dry eyes?

The Gunnars say they reduce Dry Eyes because the lens covers the whole eye and prevents the air currents that usually pass the side of the eye from drying the eyes. As for blinking, that is down to you

 

[Tom Parton]

thanks PREDATOR. I am looking into this blue light thing and getting the glasses and a new monitor now. If I am suffering from blue light and not having a deep sleep that I should do it would explain why my eyes and vision is feeling tired (despite not really needing prescription specs for PC use). I have just found the night time mode on my ipad that I think reduces blue light.

I have Night Shift mode on my iPad too. Such a useful feature.

 

[Tom Parton]

what does the night shift do? I used it last night and the picture looked the same. Can I keep it on permantly now?

Its meant to reduce blue light slightly, basically makes the colour temperature of the screen warmer. You can also adjust the colour temp a bit more in the settings. Best used at night but there is no reason you cant use it all the time.

 

[Tom Parton]

I have watched a few youtube vids on the GUNNARS and they seem very good. They appear to be good quality and robust. Some people use a fan in the office and that protects the eyes from wind. The GUMMARS have a +0/25 prescription to magnifiy slightly which apparently helps when at the computer at say 15" away from the screen. Also they have a dipolar distance of 50mm causing our eyes to converge (from 65mm in our head) and this relaxes our eye muscle that would be doing that job when looking at things close up (like phones, monitors etc but perhaps not a tv that is say 2 or 3m away).

I borrowed a colleagues cheap blue light blocking specs for 10 mins and |I quickly got used to the yellow tint. In fact I think that it actually helped make the screen sharper (somehow as the whites weren't as bright I could se the contrast easier between the colours). However that pair had glare - presumably these GUNNARS do have glare?

I will definitely get a pair of these from you when I put an order in (mid/late July probably).

The blue light filter is good in 2 ways: to protect the brain chemical needed for good sleep (reviewers weren't convinced about his after wearing for a whole week); and the high energy blue light may damage your retina after say 20yrs. Well who is going to wait 20yrs to do a review? However as I use monitors at work for hours and then I come home and spend another 4 hrs a night then I think it prudent to try and protect my eyes particularly as I am starting to have trouble in middle age. We mentioned before that new monitors tend to be flicker free and have low blue light emissions - althought I want a new main monitor - I currently have several and perhaps I should wear these glasses as well? or certainly if I do get a main monitor then for the secondary old fashioned blue light monitors.

Perfect example of why doing research pays off! As for glare, I haven't noticed any with the pair I own. May depend on lighting conditions in the room?

 

[Tom Parton]

Thank you for your review Alan!
I'm glad that you find the GUNNAR's useful to you, although I must admit, i've not had an issue with glare, atleast, I haven't noticed any glare.
However, this is why reviews from consumers are incredibly useful.

 

[Tom Parton]

I have been wearing the Gunnars for about three weeks and they have reduced eye tiredness and dryness. Also the yellow tint to reduce the high intensity blue light becomes in-noticeable after 30 seconds and helps see things due to the constraint.

I am glad they are useful for you Alan!

On a side note - If anyone is going to Insomnia I65 Gaming Festival, we will have Gunnar on our stand so you can try the Glasses there

 

[Tom Parton]

I get a bit of glare in a lighted room too that I was not expecting.

I must admit, I still haven't noticed any glare but as I said before, it may be different lighting/positioning of lighting.
Next time i'm on a call with GUNNAR I will feedback the glare issue and see what they come up with