GUNNAR Gaming Glasses - Intercept Onyx Amber Lens - Blue Light Blocking Relieve Dry Eye

About me: I wear soft contact lenses. I often spend more than ten hours at the computer in one day, and am prone to headaches. I am slightly prone to dry eyes. I got these glasses because I had frequent, severe eye strain-induced headaches. Sizing: I wear a woman's large hat. One-size-fits-all hats are invariably too small for me. These glasses fit me, but they'd be too tight if my head were any bigger. Smearing: Before I bought these, I read some reviews that said they smeared easily. I have found they smear exactly the same amount as my prescription glasses or sunglasses. Just have a cloth to wipe them off and maybe some spray, and you'll be fine. Case: These do not come with a hard case. I believe the company allows you to buy one, but I just bought a sunglasses case from TJ Maxx, which fits them perfectly. Quality: These are NOT cheap-feeling glasses. They are fairly sturdy, have a matte finish that doesn't get sweaty or sticky, and don't creak. I expect them to last for years. Functionality: When I wear these for long periods of time while using the computer, my headaches are reduced by at least 80%, especially those caused by eyestrain. Sometimes, I sit at my computer and forget to put them on until I realize I'm squinting (which I no idea I did!) and blinking to keep my eyes from drying out. Then I remember I have these, put them on, and -- immediately, I stop squinting and have less problems with dryness. They aren't magic -- staring at a screen for ten hours is never going to be good for you -- but they make an enormous difference. Price: I agonized over whether to get these because of the price. I figured I'd buy them and, if they didn't work, try to resell them. Well, they were worth the money, they really were. If I lost them, I would immediately buy another pair. Appearance: Yes, I do look dorky wearing them. You can't really see from the picture how silly they look. But the shape is clearly necessary for functionality, and you (and those around you) get used to it. Other uses: I've begun using these for watching television also, when my eyes are feeling bad. I find they help there, too.

Has reduced my headaches at work (work on the computer) and are sturdy build! Highly recommend, good investment and good quality for the price. Even comes in a bag for travel and wiping the lenses.

I have been using the Flux application for quite a while on all of my computers. I find it very helpful and it really helps me with headaches and falling asleep easier at night. Now, you may be wondering why I purchased the glasses if I liked Flux so much, and the reason is that I just notice Flux too much when watching sports, movies, etc on the computer at night. The Gunnar glasses have really helped me in this sense. I can now watch hockey games and can barely tell that I am looking through a yellowed lens. I typically wear the glasses all day, but some days I will not use them because I have some issues with the rear frame contacts rubbing my skull just behind my ears. Perhaps after a few months of use or as my hair grows out, this will go away. Another thing I wanted to note is that these are BIG. My head is by no means small, but these still look big on me. Here are my pros and cons for these Gunnars: Pros: -They do what they are supposed to... They ease eye strain which can help with many things. For me, it helps me get to bed easier after I have been working or playing on the computer for hours on end. It also helps prevent headaches if you have light sensitivity, which on occasion I do. -These are relatively cheap for this market of glasses (which admittedly is overpriced). -Great coverage of your eyes - you'd have to strain your eyes to look over the frames. I purchased this model because they seem to offer the greatest amount of coverage and somehow they are still the cheapest... Win - win, in my opinion. -Good styling and look. -Good fit (for me). They stay on your head well and don't slide off your nose, even when you have a small nose like myself. -Allows you more flexibility than just using the Flux application. You can now get the yellow/sepia effect even when watching TV or looking at non-PC/Phone screens. -Solid and sturdy construction. They are very solid and the lenses seem pretty durable. You don't have to worry about bending or breaking any of the nose contacts on these, as you would with the metal versions. Cons: -Get dirty very easily. Be prepared to clean these at least once a day. Often I find myself cleaning them two or three times a day. -Hard to clean. For some reason, no matter what I use or do to clean them, they still don't seem to get totally clean. They always seem to have streaks on them from the water I use to clean them. Perhaps there is a better solution... -Looks. I like the way they look, but I'm sure a lot of people do not. Let me know if you have any questions and I would be happy to answer them.

I went into this whole "blue light filtering" sales pitch as just that a gimmick-sales-pitch to placebo solution. But after much asking from my SO to try it I can say there must be some truth for it. I suffer from migraines and recently got a job staring at screens much of the day - needless to say I was itching for a solution. I ordered these to see if there was a difference and my-oh-my is it not a gimmick. These have made my eye strain practically null. Well worth every dime if you work around screens alot.

I am a web developer and designer. I also run a small creative agency. After work, it’s not uncommon to have screen time once the kids are in bed. Needless to say, I look at screens for too many hours per day. Before owning these glasses, I used to get ocular migraines (not a headache but would have bright spots from bright lights that wouldn’t disappear from my vision). I’d have to lay down and close my eyes for 15-30 minutes until the spots in my vision would go away and I could continue working. That changed when I got these glasses. I never have once gotten an ocular migraine wearing them. I now wear them even when I’m watching TV. Looking at a screen is like staring at a flashlight. It can’t be good for our eyes. Thankfully glasses like these help mitigate the effects. Comparing to other brands I have used the cheap brand and also the more expensive versions (i.e. Swannies) that are orange blockers, etc. The lesser versions work decently but just not as well as these. The Swannies work as well but they severely tint the screen and change the colors of everything. The Gunnars are good at both. Durability I have now bought 4 or 5 pairs of these over about as many years because they have kept breaking, BUT it’s important to note that the reason mine have broken is largely do to me having 4 small children who love to rough house with their daddy. Even when I’m holding them in my arms as babies, they will grab the glasses off my face (contorting them in the process). I also sat on one pair (oops!). All these things considered, along with their price point, and I would say the glasses are very durable for what you pay. I mean to say that, they may be a bit less durable than a fancy pair of glasses that cost hundreds of dollars but probably not by much. They are obviously plastic but they are not flimsy and as long as you are not wrestling with them and are exercising proper glasses care (taking them on and off with both hands), these will probably last a very, very long time. In my case, I’m glad it doesn’t break the bank to get a replacement pair when my kids break them. Overall, I am grateful for these glasses and have recommended them to many people.

Good glasses! I like it

These work great and have helped my eyes

Lens color does what it says, provided you are fairly consistent in the usage. However, the frame material of construction (MOC) is absolutely sub-par. After three (3) months of normal use at work only (~40hrs/wk; so that equates to ~480hrs of *total* use) the frame shear separated at the left lens. It never showed any fatigue cracks or was never subjected to any extreme temperatures or even harsh physical abuse. This only solidified my initial opinion that the "frame material cheapens the overall product." Verdict: I won't be buying another Gunner product, not until they revise their frame material; however I intend to see if I can't get a 'real' frame for the lenses that I do have. *************************************************** Edit: The frame is so cheap I can't even glue it to repair the crack as shown. More importantly, their [Gunnar] customer service has ignored me when a warranty claim was submitted via email for over a week. *************************************************** Edit #2: So they apparently DID get my email, yet chose to ignore it, email thread attached, names/contact info redacted. Worst customer support and cheap company. *************SUPPORT EMAIL THREAD FOR INSIGHT******************************** Dear P*, I apologize for the misunderstanding you have reached the correct department. As I understand your frustration, regrettably we do need the original product you need to have repaired or replaced in order to provide you with further assistance. If you are able to find the glasses and recover them then we may be able to provide you with further assistance. Kind Regards, Customer Service Gunnars Online custome*se*[email protected] 877-***-3322 Phone 310-***-2938 Fax www.gunna*s.com **************************************************** Note: In order for us better track this issue, please include our comments in your reply. If you reply without our comments, it may be difficult to track the conversation since we have a large number of Customer Service Representatives. --- Original Message --- From: "W*, P*" <p*@*.com> Received: 7/21/15 8:02:35 AM PDT To: "su**[email protected]" <su**[email protected]> CC:"custome*se*[email protected]" <custome*se*[email protected]> Subject: FW: Intercept Glasses Warranty Claim So the below email was sent nearly a month ago, and I tried making do with them as is/temporarily wrapping them together, yet to no avail. The lack of response from Gunnar was unexpected and frustrating. After many failed attempts, I wrote off Gunnar as the worst customer service I’ve ever encountered as you completely failed to respond. When I opted to resend this in a moment of desperation and a method to vent some frustration, I noticed that the displayed text on your website is different than the embedded hyperlink. The text displays as su**[email protected] whereas the mailto hyperlink opens a email message to custome*se*[email protected]. I do not know if this is a web design error or a failing on your customer support or what, but I figured I’d let you know. I would like some help with my glasses, but after a month of complete frustration every-single-day at work without my glasses which I paid good money for, I threw them away and wrote Gunnar off. If you can assist me, I’d me ecstatic and reevaluate my present opinion of Gunnar’s customer service, yet I do not have the original defective glasses in question to return. Anywho, please let me know if you can and will assist. Thank you. - P* W* From: W*, P* Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:21 AM To: 'custome*se*[email protected]' Subject: Intercept Glasses Warranty Claim Gunnar CS: I purchased a pair of Intercept Full Rim lenses (Oynx frame finish w/ amber lens tint), and after nominally 480 hours of total wear time (3 months @ 40hs/wk) the frame shear fractured at the upper left lens region (see attached). The glasses were never subjected to any abnormal wear/tear or extreme heat/cold. I believe this may be a manufacture related issue (e.g. design or construction). Please assist me in obtaining a working pair of glasses which I paid for (see receipt attached), which I came to enjoy using every workweek. Thank you. I will revise my Amazon review pending your handling of the situation. - [link to this Amazon review] P.S. – I do not have a WMA# at present. Thank you. - P* W* ***********************************************************************

I've owned a Gunnar MLG Phantom before and it really helps with eye stress when looking at monitors for a long period of time because my right eye was injured before, but the my problem with the Phantom was the lens being too small. And it does have a slight magnification that might not be for everyone but it helps with texts. Been using the Intercept for a few months and the lens is basically the same on my Phantom but much bigger and wider and doesn't look as " Gamery "? But it does still have a distinct difference from normal spectacles because of the amber tint, compared to my Phantom i would say this is way more suitable for me but one down side is that it might not feel comfortable with some headphones.

Son mis 2doss Gunnar., Excelentes lentes gamers, yo las utilizo para mi lap top y pantallas tv, y comparando con otras marcas, estos lentes realmente me funcionan bastante bien para que no se me canse la vista. Este modelo en particular si viene un poco justo, pero esperemos que se acomode sin problemas .

these are amazing. I wear them at work and at home now. it feels really hard to stare at the computer screen without them on now. this is coming from a person during a 8 hour shift in front of the computer would rub my eyes constantly all through out the day, and by the end of the day my eyes are so sore and burning all i want to do is sleep. and next morning i will wake up with read eyes and repeat the process. i brought these glasses as a last resort to find something that would help. 80 bux for something like this is definitely expensive. but my eye sight vs. 80 bux right? later i will buy another pair as my temple is to wide for this pair. the sizing in the photo is wrong. its 137mm frame width instead of 145mm and these do smudge like a mofo. lucky the IT department stock wipes =]

quality material is good but the effectiveness im not sure ..still hurts my eyes

lens are pretty good but frame is very weak and cheap . At first for couple of days my eye and head hurt but after sometime it goes away. expensive and frame might not last that long but it helped my eye