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| |  | Keyword Search: clic | Home » Gunnar Optiks Computer Glasses - Metallic Weezer - Available in Various Color Choices | | | | | | Colors: | | | | | Description: | | Broadband. The WEEZER creates an unobstructed landscape view with broad coverage and ample viewing area. Highly wrapped frames create an optimal micro-climate and ultra-light stainless steel frames boost the comfort level in any high amplitude scenario. i-FI lens coatings: i-Fi lens coatings filter and protect. Our proprietary nano-filters help capture all of the good light coming from the computer screen while diffusing the bad reflective light and glare. The outer coating provides a protective layer that shields the lens from scratching, abrasion, and oxidation damage. fRACTYL lens geometry: Computer generated fRACTYL lens geometry mimics nature through advanced science and engineering. Aiding the natural focusing power of the cornea, our lens geometry eases eyestrain caused by near distance computer viewing. fRACTYL lens geometry uses independently curved front and back surfaces to provide unparalleled distortion-free optics. Fused with Gunnar frames, the tightly arced lenses form a personal ocular microclimate that prevents dry eyes. iONik lens tints: iONik lens tints take harsh artificial light and precisely tune it to match the anatomy of the eye. Our custom organic dye compounds condition and shift transmitted light into the preferred color spectrum, increasing visual contrast, detail and resolution. Edges of screen pixilated images read more easily and interfering blue light is reduced -- ultimately your eyes are less fatigued. diAMIX lens material: No existing lens material had all the properties we needed. So we gave our lab techs the task of developing the lightest, most optically pure lens material possible. Beating out polycarbonate on the toughness scale and rivaling the undisputed optics of ground glass, diAMIX is the next generation of lens materials for those that demand the highest optical qualities. | | | Features: | |
• An unobstructed landscape view with broad coverage and ample viewing area
• Ultra-light stainless steel frames
• Features i-FIlens anti-glare coatings, fRACTYL lens geometry, and iONik lens tints
• Matching protective case included
• Free Domestic US Shipping
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 Not bad, but not as good as I was hoping.Aug 18, 2010
The lens tint seems to make the biggest difference. You do notice improved contrast. Obviously if you're doing graphic design or something where color balance is important, you can't use these as they definitely make everything look yellowish.
You can't wear them outdoors or for looking at stuff more than a yard or so away, as there is a VERY slight magnification effect that makes distant objects look blurry (I had thought I could use them as shooting glasses as well but that's out of the question due to the above). It's not *bad*, but if you take them off while looking at, say, a road sign, you'll notice it's clearer without them. Again, to be completely clear, this is an effect that you'll notice when looking at objects outside of perhaps five feet or so.
As far as general use, they're pretty good for improving contrast while using a computer. They are very lightweight and pretty comfortable. However, I would say the glare reduction is basically nonexistent. I notice more glare with them than without them - the most irritating thing is that in an environment with high ambient light, you'll actually see your own eyes reflected on the interior surface of the lenses which is pretty distracting until you get used to it. It seems like a polarizing filter would eliminate this, but then that might not work with some LCD screens, obviously.
I can't really recommend them, unfortunately, as they just don't really work all that well. I'm about 1.5 weeks into my 30 day trial and I'll probably return them. I haven't really noticed a reduction in eyestrain, dryness, or anything like that. Sometimes it seems better, but if so, the effect is slight.
That said, I have really, really sensitive eyes that are dry and irritated all the time anyway, so I'm probably the person least likely to get good results from something like these glasses.
Since they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, you might as well check them out and see if they work for you - maybe you'll get better results than me.
My usage scenario: Now, it's possible they might work better in a different environment. If I were a gamer looking for something to improve visual acuity for late-night fragfests maybe I'd like them better, but I got these to try to cut glare from the ridiculously bright overhead fluorescent lights at my office - I'm a linux sysadmin so I basically spend all day staring at PuTTY windows, and I tend to be in front of the computer 9-12 hours per day not including at home. So at this point, I've worn them for about 50-70 hours at work, which I think is a reasonable time period to see some results.
On the bright side, people seem to think they're cool looking.
 Nice glasses horrible priceDec 12, 2009
I myself do not own these (but will soon as a christmas gift) but I used a brother-in-laws for a few hours and I really do think they helped. I'll post a longer and more detailed one after christmas, however I had to post this quick. Go to Gunnar Optiks site and check them out. Prices are $20-$50 less, and you can get free shipping if you look around.
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