Video game consumption continues to grow, and we can now play from any device and anywhere. Surveys have revealed that players or “gamers” spend at least 3 hours a day playing and up to 4 hours a week watching broadcasts from other players. So much time in front of the brightness of a screen makes “gaming glasses” or “gamer glasses” more and more required. If you still do not know this type of glasses, continue reading the article and find out.
Gaming glasses, screen protection
When we speak of “gamer glasses” we refer to glasses with lenses that have a specific treatment so that they act as a blue light filter, that is, they allow them to block part of it. The percentage of blue light blocking can be variable, the higher it is, the more yellow the lenses will be. However, not necessarily a high block percentage is more beneficial. As an example we can say that, if gaming glasses blocked 100% of the blue light, we would not be able to see the blue color at all, producing an image distortion.
Knowing now this property of gaming glasses, perhaps you recognize them now by other ways of calling them: computer glasses, anti blue light glasses or glasses for screens.
Why use gaming glasses
The computer monitor, as well as any LED screen (television, smartphone), emits a large amount of blue light. The particularity of this type of light is that its wave is short and high-energy, being close to the ultraviolet, so it is more dazzling and it is more difficult to focus it. In addition, blue light acts as an inhibitor of the production of melatonin, which is the hormone responsible for regulating sleep.
This results in… If we spend many hours in front of screens, we can be overexposed to amounts of blue light that can lead to insomnia and visual fatigue. Other common symptoms are headaches, dry eyes or red eyes, a product of the effort made by our eyes.
Glasses with a blue light filter protect our eyes during games, and are especially recommended if you spend several hours in front of the screen. Keep in mind that in addition to playing, throughout the day we also expose ourselves to our mobile phones or we are working with the computer and maybe we see some series. Remember that they will take care of your vision in these moments.
What are gamer glasses like and what to keep in mind
There are different models, at Pegaso we have a variety of frames within the BLUESTOP range, but you will also have to choose between the different types of lenses:
- Neutral lenses, no prescription
- Presbyopic lenses, for presbyopia, from +1.00 to +3.00 diopters
- Custom prescription lenses
It is important to take into account that the filter level of the glasses is certified by an approved laboratory. The laboratories analyze and determine the absorption or blocking of blue light from this type of glasses, which guarantees its quality. Our glasses have a certified filter that blocks up to 40% of blue light.
Now you know what it is about and what are the benefits of using protective gaming glasses.Make them part of your team! When you are in front of screens, do not forget to take care of your visual health.
Frequently asked questions about gaming glasses
What are gaming glasses and what are they for?
Gaming glasses or gamer glasses are glasses with lenses that have a treatment that allows them to block part of the blue light emitted by the screens and serve to protect our eyes from overexposure to it.
Where to buy gaming glasses?
You can get our gaming glasses with a blue light filter that blocks up to 40% of blue light (with neutral or undergraduate lenses) from our website, in hardware stores or industrial supplies. There are different models of frames and colors.
Why is it important to protect ourselves with gamer glasses?
When we spend long hours in front of screens we can be overexposed to the blue light they emit and as a consequence we may suffer discomfort such as visual fatigue or even insomnia. This type of glasses protects our eyes by blocking and reducing exposure.
