My monitor is the screen that gets the most use in the house, so I do my best to minimize eye strain when using it. I’ve been using Flex for over a decade, and the software does an admirable job of changing colors depending on the time of day, switching to warmer colors in the evening.
When I’m gaming (which is disappearing these days), I use Gunnar’s blue light-blocking glasses. I came to know about this brand a decade and a half ago when I tried its glasses during college, where all-night Counter Strike marathons were the norm. Although I no longer wear sleepwear overnight, Gunnar’s glasses still make a noticeable difference.
The brand recently launched a collaboration, and I got the Fallout-based Vault 33 glasses, and they look fantastic. The glasses are locked in a Vault-Tec Industries case, and it looks like something you’d find in an abandoned bunker in Fallout 76.
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Speaking of the glasses, they have a retro-futuristic design with a stainless steel frame, and the gunmetal frame looks great with olive-accented edges. You also get the Vault-Tec logo on the sides, and the glasses are comfortable to wear. At just 20 grams, they’re light enough that I don’t notice them while gaming, and the 52mm lens width is ideal for my use case. The Vault 33 glasses made their debut last year for $99, but they are Now available on Amazon for $73.
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If you’re not a fan of the design, Gunnar makes its lenses available in a variety of styles and frames, with prices starting at $37. I’ve used other Gunnar products in the past, but I like the Vault 33 ones the most because of the design.
Now, the glasses are aimed at Gunnar lenses; The amber lenses block 65% of blue light at 450 nm, and make a noticeable difference when using these glasses, especially during marathon gaming sessions. The glasses have a warm tint, and although it does affect color rendition, it’s not to the point where it starts to become an issue.
All Gunnar glasses come with +0.2 diopters that provide “clear vision”, so that’s something to know if you’re interested in these glasses. I don’t need prescription lenses (thankfully), and while I was wary of using glasses with a little power, this hasn’t proven to be an issue. To be safe, I consulted an optometrist before using these glasses, and I would suggest doing the same.
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These glasses come with Gunnar’s G-Shield Plus anti-reflective coating, which also prevents smudges. Overall, the glasses are stylish, they perform well in daily use as well as gaming, and the Fallout aesthetics themselves are great.
If you’re experiencing eye fatigue or problems when using a monitor or any other screen for long periods of time, Gunnar glasses can make a difference.
