Gunnar Optiks, which makes a line of “digital” glasses that are designed to reduce eyestrain, has announced that it will be offering a collection of 3D glasses enabled with components of its i-AMP lens technology. The company says it will make versions available for the most widely used 3D platforms in gaming and video.
Having established a firm footprint in both the optical and consumer electronics industry, GUNNAR’s foray into 3D is a logical step for the company. ‘This is an exciting time for the field of 3D technology,’said Rob Aarnes, GUNNAR’s president. ‘There have been amazing advances in the delivery of the media, but we see a massive need for someone to address the optics of the eyewear. Currently most eyewear used in 3D systems is either disposable or of low quality construction. With our expertise in optics and our commitment to the digital world, we see the opportunity as a natural fit.”
Monster also announced a partnership with GUNNAR Optiks to create eyewear for HD gaming and computer use. The new line is intended to improve the visual experience of gaming, cutting down on eyestrain and fatigue, and Monster claims they are just as ideal for those who stare at computers at work all day. GUNNAR’s iAMP [...]
What makes Gunnar Optiks glasses so special? Besides from looking incredibly bad-ass, they’re also designed to reduce eyestrain and fatigue caused from being chained in front of a comp screen or playing that game a little too long. They’re the official eye gear of Major League Gaming and they’re also getting a ringing endorsement from rappers Soulja Boy Tell’em and Qwes Kross.
We’re putting them to a round of hard testing and will report back on whether or not they work as they claim but already we’re starting to notice less eye fatigue after long stretches in front of the computer and less blurriness after a marathon gaming session.
They just completely rock, though, reducing fatigue after hours in front of a computer and softening glaring light, both from fluorescents and from the screen. As advertised, color contrast is sharp, eye dryness is reduced, and your time in front of a computer is limited by the numbness in your posterior rather than tired eyes.
Two guests this week on the show - Daniel Iassac from THQ to talk about Darksiders and Joe Croft from Gunnar Optiks. Take a look at the interview - Episode 324 on December 10th - starting around min. 17:30.
If your loved one works and/or plays at the computer for hours at a time, it surely takes a toll on their eyes. Gunnar Optiks makes glasses that relieve digital eye strain, but still manage to look cool.
After sifting through the press materials and generally self-important blarney, I’m left with hunting glasses for nerds - but that’s not a bad thing.
It is because of such concerns that some companies like Gunnar Optiks have come up with eye wear such as the Wi-Five to help people enjoy better vision despite the increasing threats all around.
We’re now in the second week of our five-week-long contest; this week’s winners will receive a pair of gaming glasses courtesy of this week’s sponsor, Gunnar Optiks.
They indeed did help, at least for me. The yellow tint of the lenses — which makes everything yellow, as you might expect — takes the edge off the bright white background of most websites and text editors, which is the source of some of the eye fatigue problem.
Face it, staring at a LCD monitor or TV all day takes its toll on your precious peepers.
We all spend a fair amount of time in front of our computers, and whether we’re taking in news from around the world or the latest viral video on YouTube, chances are it’s taking a toll on our eyes.
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