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    "Hi tech computer gaming bells and whistles" glasses

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Lieto, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. Lieto

    Lieto Notebook Deity

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    Just wanted to share my recent finding.
    Those yellowish-glass glasses are actually awesome!
    Bought mine few days ago and dont want to wear it off — my eyes feel much more comfortable after 10 hours of working behind a monitor then it did before.

    Googled it before i bought btw and most reviews turned out to be positive as well. I ve chosen Gunnar for $80 (cheapest model) cause it turned out to be the best but in general they averaging $100.

    Gunnar Optiks Eyewear | GUNNAR Optiks- Technology Eyewear | Gaming Glasses, Computer Eyewear, and Premium 3D Eyewear
    SteelSeries - SteelSeries Scope

    and here is me in the glasses lol
     
  2. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    Do you wear headphones? If so, is there any discomfort? I might be interested in a pair, I get headaches after a couple hours of gaming.
     
  3. Lieto

    Lieto Notebook Deity

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    I think that might depend on the headphones
    mine fit just fine - both big ones and smaller sporty headphones.

    Although if you get headache after a couple hours of gaming you might want to check if music isnt too loud or your monitor isnt too big / too small / too old / too bright. Dunno, that just doesnt sound healthy.
     
  4. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    ...isn't the whole point of these glasses to reduce eyestrain that causes headaches?
     
  5. Lieto

    Lieto Notebook Deity

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    Well, i can feel eyestrain after 8+ hours of working but it never gives me headache.
    Just saying that there could be something uncommon that actually make your eyes get tired faster and that you should also pay attention to monitor brightness, humidity and temp in you building etc.
     
  6. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    You can also get the Gunnar Optiks glasses in Rx if anyone is interested. I actually don't have a pair myself, but my brother does and he says they're great for night-time driving as well. I just use Silhouette titanium frame glasses as I hate to have heavy glasses on my head but need the Rx. Not that Gunnar glasses are heavy, but the Silhouette's are virtually weight less.