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These are the best gaming glasses

These are the best gaming glasses
Troy Zaher

Troy Zaher

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If you’ve ever seen people wearing yellow tinted glasses while on their computer or using a gaming console, then you’ve probably seen GUNNARs before or similar gaming glasses. These glasses are actually incredibly useful. They’re becoming increasingly popular among gamers and even some non-gaming communities.

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Why do people buy gaming glasses?

Overexposure to computer screens can cause your eyes to become strained and fatigued. Frequent overexposure can even cause computer vision syndrome, which leads to things like headaches and blurred vision. Most people experience these symptoms at some point in their lives, especially ones who game frequently or work in front of a computer screen.

Gunnars and other protective eyewear use tinted lenses to dim the light from your screen, and prevent symptoms of computer vision syndrome. They work similar to how blinds work in a window. Blinds let some light in so you can still use the window for vision, but they block enough to protect your eyes and skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Similarly, Gunnars still allow you to see your screen, but block part of the light to prevent its harmful effects.

Gunnar Optiks also provides prescription versions of their lenses, so these glasses are not exclusive to those with perfect vision. They also provide a variety of styles, including a specific gaming eyewear style. These glasses are designed with headsets in mind, to help optimize a gaming experience while keeping your eyes safe.

If you’re finding yourself with frequent eye strain either from gaming or using the computer too frequently, then you might find Gunnars to be extremely useful. Our Softonic Solutions community also recommends a list of computer glasses if you’re looking for more options!

Troy Zaher

Troy Zaher

Troy Zaher is a professional writer and journalist for Softonic, specializing in gaming and social media news. He is a 2018 graduate of Fitchburg State University with a bachelors of English.

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