Computer Glasses vs Blue Light Filter Glasses: What's the difference?

[@NeinFeline]

The short of it: start at 8:40

[@EyeInfluence]

Shorter video coming soon. :)

[@yumyum215]

Thank you!!!

[@muhammadalam958]

So long and no clarification

[@muhammadalam958]

Kindly discribe your video in written form your english can't be understanding

[@shoeengine1161]

3:46 in and all he has said is that blue light glasses filter blue light

[@jakeorler8799]

Thank you for these videos. I recently enrolled back into school full time and my first semester back my eyes hurt so bad. My vision is fine but I would get random blurry vision and my eyes would just feel extremely dry. I thought it was simply dry eyes but during my winter break everything was fine. You've really helped me to hopefully find relief for this problem. Thank you so much!

[@EyeInfluence]

The best part of that comment is that you went back to school! Thanks for watching the video and all the best with your studies.

[@kyletremblay5295]

Through all the garbage on KZbin you find one video that's done well

[@EyeInfluence]

You're the real MVP Kyle. Thanks!

[@aliciacampana2451]

hahahah👍🏻

[@Ad0akes]

Needs to find glasses to stop him repeating the same point.

[@EyeInfluence]

Already did broski. Remade the video to be less than 7 minutes. Thanks for the support :)

[@lambylambcurly]

@@EyeInfluence thank you for helping make the decision , doesn't matter repeating or whatever, it is great info!

[@DavisInDuval]

Just realized I needed these in the past couple weeks. Thought it was caffeine withdrawal or something (bad timing) but I went a couple days without contacts and sure enough that fixed it!

[@kaoticfearkaotic4630]

I hate caffeine headaches

[@Hmy8799]

I'm just now finding your videos but have had eye strain problems for awhile due to looking at screens multiple hours a day, but couldn't find a reputable source to clearly explain all things blue light glasses! I've ordered 4 or 5 pairs over the past few years from amazon that were all under $20, but have never known if they're working (well) or not and it's been driving me crazy! Thank you so much for providing all the great info you do-- it's clear that you really know what you're talking about and I'm SO happy i finally found your page!!!

[@Gaymermage]

Finally an actual professional optometrist. Provides the right information and is efficient at explaining it, yup I’m subscribed👁🖤

[@EyeInfluence]

I'm actually not an Optometrist, I'm an Optician. Hope that doesn't change your sub status. :) Have a great weekend!

[@LuisAlbertoBetancourth]

Literally, help me save money I was about to buy blue light but something told me to check youtube for more information because I felt that it cant be just that. Thanks for the detail information officially became a subscriber today :)

[@EyeInfluence]

Really glad to have been of service. Love the bowtie btw. I also rock bowties at least 2x a week. :)

[@anishsaurav]

Very informative, great explanations given, all done with a buttery smooth voice and clean editing.

[@coreyjones3294]

Can you wear computer glasses with existing prescription contacts?

[@EyeInfluence]

Sure can. Though I wouldn’t go strait for the glasses that have power. Stick to simple blue light filtering glasses. :)

[@coreyjones3294]

@@EyeInfluence Thanks! I am in front of a computer all day and never had eye strain, the minute I got contacts for the first time, my eyes are strained all the time. (only when using contacts, not my glasses)

[@coreyjones3294]

@@EyeInfluence Thanks! I never had issues with strain until I started wearing contacts?

[@EyeInfluence]

Same thing happens to me. The reason is that your glasses have what’s called an Optical Center and your eyes are actually drawn towards it. Your eye muscles got dependent on it and since contacts don’t provide that, your eyes have to work harder. You look like a young guy, if you’re just starting with contacts then you should be fine after a few months. I personally still get that strain feeling when working on computers for hours with contacts. That’s why I prefer glasses while on the computer. Hope that info helps. Thanks for the support.

[@EyeInfluence]

Think about glasses like riding a bike with training wheels. Wearing contacts is it’s own exercise on your eye muscles. It may just take your eye muscles time to adjust.

[@zilcherr]

thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. it so helps me to decide what i need.

[@SmileKidOFMusic]

Just watched a few of your videos and wanted to leave a comment and say thank you for doing a good job on your vids. theyre informative and clear. Keep up the good work!!

[@EyeInfluence]

Really appreciate the feedback. We’re here to serve.

[@cryptopuppet407]

What glasses are you wearing throughout this video, I dig them.

[@TommyBBQBessinger]

I noticed on Gunnar website they don't carry the frame colors your wearing? What frame color are you wearing? Where can I get ones like yours as far as the frame color?

[@EyeInfluence]

If you're referring to the greenish color frames, those are a set of Prodesign Eyewear glasses with my prescription. They are discontinued but I found a link for you to check out www.designerglassesboutique.co.uk/products/13654/333/designer-glasses/prodesign-denmark-1416.aspx

[@bokel_xd]

I'd like to know what kind of glasses is suitable for a regular computer user My eye sometimes goes cloudy after using the computer over time with less sleep too And can sometimes increase eye pressure.

[@EyeInfluence]

For a normal computer user a standard blue light filtering set of glasses would work fine. I'm a big fan of Felix Gray, Pixel and Kooper eyewear. All of those have virtually colorless lenses and a great anti-reflective coating. Hope this helps. Thanks.

[@bokel_xd]

Thank you eye influence

[@torrance1175]

I'd like to know what kind of glasses are suitable for someone who does lots of gaming and also is on the computer 8 hours a day at work.

[@LifeFilmz]

Maybe put your computer on night mode and then get the computer glasses

[@EyeInfluence]

For PC gaming, Gunnar is a great choice because their lenses come with a slight power to keep the eyes focused. If you're gaming on a TV further than 3-5 feet away, go with regular blue light filtering glasses like those from BARNER, Felix Gray or Pixel (to name a few).

[@torrance1175]

@@EyeInfluenceThanks bro.

[@ArkaTV]

Extremely useful and detailed info. This video (and your other ones) saved me tons of hours looking for info. Thanks again!

[@EyeInfluence]

I’m really happy to hear that! Thanks.

[@RogerioCampanhol]

Coudn't agree with you more.

[@gaberuth2500]

Informative and concise. Thanks dawg

[@EyeInfluence]

Happy to help.

[@jobgonzaga8269]

Yuo thank you. Your right I have doubke vision after sitting in front of a computer after a while. Thanks for the explanation. Good job explation this matter.

[@EyeInfluence]

Sorry to hear about your double vision but I'm happy the video answered some questions. Have a great day!

[@ryanexx5250]

Thank you Micheal

[@PixelPusher1]

I didn't realize the magnification is beneficial! I'm a migraine sufferer and I had feared those magnifying lenses might have the opposite effect of causing headaches. Now I know what to look for! Thanks again

[@EyeInfluence]

Keep in mind that some people get headaches because of the power. I personally don't like the magnification when I wear contacts. Everyone's tolerance is different. Best first step is to get your eyes checked by an eye doctor.

[@EuphonicBeats]

Are these glasses have little yellowish vision?

[@EyeInfluence]

Most computer glasses will have a slight tint to the lens. In general, the higher the BPF and the higher the targeted range is (i.e. 440-500nm) the more color there will be.

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

I have a question. Why are there yellow glasses and some are transparent?. Greetings from Argentina.

[@rootfelixfake6716]

Quizá porque son truchos.

[@EyeInfluence]

There are 2 things to consider when it comes to filtering blue light. 1, what part of the blue light range (light spectrum) is being targeted, and 2, what percent of that targeted range is being filtered. The higher up you go in the range, let's say 430-500, the more visible that color is and so if you filter it at 80% it's going to translate into a lens with a noticeable amber color. So in short, the reason why one has more color that the other is because one lens is filtering a higher range blue light at a higher percentage. Hope that helps.

[@dr.ordinary4505]

Which Is Better For Reading Novels On Your Mobile Phones or Laptop,During Both Day and Night

[@ТелеканалНадежда-ь2т]

Oliver , thanks for video ! Be blessed !!!

[@EyeInfluence]

I appreciate it. Thanks!

[@lunamohxo7783]

Very informative video, but my if I were to purchase computer eye glasses do have to get an eye examination or just purchase them online and would eye glasses maintain or improve my vision?

[@EyeInfluence]

If you haven't had an eye exam in a while then I would suggest starting with that. If you have 20/20 vision then you can order them online without any power from the company of your choice. The glasses will not help to maintain your vision, it can only help to reduce sleep interruption, glare and some other symptoms of digital eye strain.

[@tanujkumar4449]

Very well explained. Seriously ♥

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you! I just released a condensed version of this same question. just in case this one was too long.

[@lubbly5950]

Very helpful video ! Thank you :)

[@Kasparovvvvv]

The intro is so smooth... I bought the gamma ray optics glasses I hope it works

[@EyeInfluence]

Great! I hope they do the trick.

[@jacobnewell-oldoakdao]

Great explanations, thanks.

[@David87306]

Hey Eye Influence, I have a question. But let me tell a little story. I have been experiencing eye fatigue and eye strain for some time now. I thought it may be just that I have dry eyes, so I bought some eye drops to heal my eyes for a while. Well it worked for a while, but then I experienced those symptoms again. It even lead to some extreme eye strain that I could feel the "nerves" being quite in pain (I played video games longer than usual). So I took some break from any digital screens for a week and the nerves were rested and healed. Right now, when I look at digital screens, I just have the feeling of dried eyes (even though I drink a lot) and eye strain. I myself wear prescribed glasses for everyday use with 0.75 power on the left and 1 power on the right. I don't use them, when I'm looking up close at digital screens. Lately I have discovered your channel and something about Gunnar glasses. So my question is, if I buy pair of Gunnar glasses, do you think they will effectively reduce the symptoms? And as I said, that I don't wear glasses, when looking up close at any screen, do I need prescribed power as my normal glasses, or is the 0.25 power enough just for close distance? Thank you for taking your time.

[@EyeInfluence]

They can definatly help but it sounds like the main issue is over straining your eyes. Before investing in glasses I would suggest implementing breaks more often. Every 15-20 minutes you should look away from your screen and rest them by taking long blinks and looking at something more than 20 feet away. This will "restart" and refresh your eyes. After that you should look into Gunnar or Felix Gray glasses. They each have magnification but Felix Gray gives you the choice. I like to suggest Felix Gray because you can always switch the magnification version out for the non-magnified version. In regards to your dry eyes, you should look into taking supplements with Omega-3 Fish oil. It's been proven to reduce the evaporation rate from the moisture on your cornea. Here's a link to an article I wrote on this topic. www.eyeinfluence.org/single-post/foods-for-healthy-eyes I hope this helps.

[@David87306]

@@EyeInfluence I will try resting my eyes as you said and then I will see if I need to buy computer glasses. Thank you for taking your time, I appreciate your help.

[@officialveata]

what would you recommend (are the best) if price wasn't a factor?

[@EyeInfluence]

I’m a big fan of Felix Gray.

[@officialveata]

Eye Influence oh okay thank you, just with the glasses I wanted something I could wear normally too, just wondering if I should consider not buying the ones with a magnification on the lenses, or better off having two pairs (i use computers a lot, am currently at university)

[@EyeInfluence]

@@officialveata I would start with one set that has no magnification. Lenses with power should be saved as a last resort when Digital Eye Strain is out of hand and you don't see a rest coming anytime soon. Taking frequent breaks will serve you better than lenses with power.

[@officialveata]

Eye Influence sweet Thankyou, I don’t really get eye strain, very rarely if I do, just looking to protect my eyes, thank you for the help, really appreciate it

[@RadenkoZec12]

Can you tell me difference between computer glasses and f.lux? What I am getting extra with computer glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

That’s a great question. I actually wrote an article on that. www.eyeinfluence.org/post/computer-glasses-vs-software It has all the answers you need.

[@PrinceRPG]

I’m just looking for something that helps my eyes not get so tired from the bright white on my computer all day working I have 20/20 vision so just a bare lense with a filter works for me

[@karoma5805]

Hello, can you use computer glasses for driving aswell?

[@EyeInfluence]

You sure can! As long as the lenses don't have power. Blue light filtering glasses can help to reduce glare because they dim lights a bit and they usually have an anti-reflective coating.

[@RedRisotto]

Very well explained it should be pinned on KZbin... When people search for blue light filtering glasses / computer glasses.

[@EyeInfluence]

Wow wow wow!! You are my favorite person right now. :) thanks! Here to serve.

[@RedRisotto]

I only ended up here to try to figure out my (21) daughter's eye exam. She did not get a written prescription (I will insist on getting it tomorrow)... Only got her verbal explanation of it... (rambling on about "blue lenses" bla, bla. nonsense.)... which didn't make any sense. I have horrible vision since I was born (experience), everything is a soup without glasses - she has perfect vision (got my wife's beautiful blues instead of my messed up ones). I will obviously look at her prescription - but it's going to be a 'computer glasses' thing (she writes endless University papers on her laptop). BUT your explanation is great. We'll see.

[@EyeInfluence]

They will make a big difference. Being 21 years old these days usually means spending 9+ hours a day in front of a computer. All the best my friend. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@RedRisotto]

Cheers! Friends are good to have! I might just harass the hell out of you after I get my next eye exam - I'm way (years) over due (it's going to be scary). ;) BUT I will post how it worked out for my daughter (even though I'm 99.9% sure it's a "computer glasses" thing.)

[@RedRisotto]

@@EyeInfluence Almost two months now... I'm happy to report that my daughters headaches are gone. Her prescription was minimal +0.25 (R) and +0.5 (L). Not sure if it was that or the blue light filter thing but the headaches are gone and that's all that matters. Cheers.

[@PakDos]

What is the difference between blue light glassess and UVA/UVB protection glassess. I read some glassess has UVA/UVB protection but not blue light. How come?

[@EyeInfluence]

UVA/UVB is non visible portion of the light spectrum. Most of UVB is blocked by our atmosphere. The vast majority of non prescription glasses on the market will have lenses that protect against UVA/UVB. Blue light blocking glasses target a higher range of the light spectrum. Usually between 400-500 nanometers. Hope this helps.

[@smacby]

What about Barner glasses, are they computer glasses too?

[@rodrod6767]

If I have a normal 20/20 vision, should I get a glasses with magnification or just anti blue light glasses with no magnification ?

[@EyeInfluence]

No magnification. I only suggest +.25 power if digital eye strain is severe.

[@rodrod6767]

@@EyeInfluence Thank you very much

[@hersengyang6927]

When you wear them and is looking straight ahead, like in the bathroom with the lights on, do you see like blue reflection?

[@da_7402]

Thanks a lot but I have a question I want to ask Please what's the difference between Blue light glasses and the anti blue light glasses?

[@ogreycloud]

Nice video, but how do I know if it fits my head?

[@angeloxdmt]

I have a tech based school and i stare at a screen most of the day. I have blurry vision sometimes and it goes away. Also i get headaches while on a device. Whenever i look off the screen my eyes burn. And my night vision is very bad i could bearly see anything. What glasses do i need. If i even need them

[@EyeInfluence]

I would start by seeing an eye doctor and having a complete eye exam. If your at 20/20 then a set of low power (+.25) computer glasses can help with the muscle fatigue. Your eyes sound like they are getting dry so perhaps some over the counter artificial tears can work. These are just suggestions. Talk to your eye doctor about a long term solution.

[@angeloxdmt]

Eye Influence ok thanks

[@Carloschavez-kz4wy]

Great information thanks for sharing !!

[@TJ-cs5cs]

Very informative video! Can you wear blue light filtering glasses if you are not using the computer ? Does it hurt your eyes in a certain way that you are not maybe aware of ?

[@EyeInfluence]

You never want to filter all blue light out of your life. We need it. Here is the ideal setup. Sunglasses outside (daytime) Blue light glasses that filter low level blue light (400-440nm) at 50% BPF for daytime computer work Blue light glasses that filter wider range (440-500nm) for night time computer work. Hope this helps.

[@TJ-cs5cs]

@@EyeInfluence Thank you for your reply!!

[@EyeInfluence]

@@TJ-cs5cs Here to help!

[@roguephoenix]

are these computer glasses with prescription? or are they made to compensate for lower prescriptions like -2?

[@EyeInfluence]

The glasses I'm wearing in the video are my everyday glasses that I use because I'm nearsighted. If you have a -2 then you should be making computer glasses using your doctors written prescription. Hope this helps. Thanks for the support.

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

Hi im software engineer from india. I have eye sight with power 5 both. is crizal lens brand good? So you say computer glasses is better. Can i expect computer glasses with eye sight power lenses. thank you.

[@EyeInfluence]

Crizal is a personal favorite of mine. Computer glasses can be made with your prescription, just ask your optician to use your near PD.

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

@@EyeInfluence are 'crizal prevenzia' computer glasses? thanx for replying. Pls let me know. I'm about to buy this but before that I thought it's a good idea to message you. ❤️

[@kingchenny5669]

I have good vision I guess. I don’t use glasses but what would u suggest. 💜

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks so much my friend! I've been editing video for about 3 years now...and I'm 41....just reaching that point where I'm getting dizzy looking at my screen! It's so tough editing while I'm about to puke!!!

[@EyeInfluence]

If it's getting really bad then you may want to start taking breaks more often. I know it can be tough to remember to stop when you're on a roll but your eyes will thank you for it. Try resting your eyes for 20 seconds every 20 minutes or so. Thanks for reaching out.

[@pretzelbucket]

Stoney, have yourself checked for Binocular Vision Dysfunction by an Orthoptist. You may need to get that appointment through an Ophthalmologist first. Look into it.

[@Kalavati.C]

I wish I saw this ideo sooner! I bought the wrong glasses. so this was super helpful in helping me understand which one is right for me. So thank you!!!

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you so much. That’s why I make these videos. For people like you. Thank you again for the comment.

[@WithSeyoung]

Hey! Thanks for the video! I ordered some glasses at Felix Gray and they did not have the language "computer glasses" but I ordered glasses with magnification. Did I order correctly if I wanted computer glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

They won’t say Computer Glasses but they are. If you ordered them with magnification then it will help reduce eye strain. You may not be able to walk around with them but they are great in front of the computer.

[@WithSeyoung]

@@EyeInfluence that is exactly what I ordered! Thank you so much for the info, I love this channel!!

[@EyeInfluence]

@@WithSeyoung Here to serve.

[@leylarzazade]

Hello. We should wear + glasses in front of the computer? For example, +1

[@anmoldani6258]

so which one should i buy? please guide me to believe in world of good people

[@EyeInfluence]

The world may not always look like it but there are many good people out there. I like to suggest that people start with blue light filtering glasses. Go without power and take breaks every 20-30 minutes throughout the day an you'll be able to avoid digital eye strain and keep a healthy sleeping pattern. Thank you for reaching out.

[@silyang7446]

I am extremely sensitive to blue light and got very tired, blurry visions and dried eyes. It takes me a whole week of not looking at any screens to get my eyes back to normal. Then I found this video to be very useful! Thank you for your information. Anyway, I have a question how sunglasses and blue light filter glasses are different?

[@EyeInfluence]

The difference is the targeted range of the light spectrum. Blue light filters target the 380-500 nanometer range and sunglasses go much higher. In fact, sunglasses reduce light transmission across the entire visible light spectrum. The color of the lens has everything to do with it. Hope that info helps. Thanks for the support.

[@siddiqaajmi5336]

Thank you Good information

[@kanebright9974]

Hey - I've been using Pixel Eyewears glasses. These are not magnified. However, I've just put an order through for Felix Gray .25 magnification glasses. Pixel's glasses were good, but my eyes still hurt. :/ Can you please maybe do a review on Pixel Eyewear's glasses and maybe even compare the two?

[@EyeInfluence]

Felix Gray offers more options than Pixel. They both have trendy styles and they both block blue light. However, Felix Gray gives you the option to have that light +.25 magnification and Pixel doesn't. I'll work on getting a video up in the near future. Thanks for commenting.

[@Nico-qq7xl]

you are the best

[@EyeInfluence]

No, you are. :)

[@bintesaud7541]

Can we use computer glass as a reading glass for reading books

[@EyeInfluence]

You sure can.

[@imnotmad7093]

Can the "blue light" eventually cause cataracts to form if not filtered out properly?

[@EyeInfluence]

Blue light from digital devices is not sufficiently powerful to induce macular degeneration or cataracts. Blue light on a bright sunny day can. Digital device blue light has greater influence on sleep than it does on the actual health of the eye.

[@alexscott2503]

Would computer glasses also be functional as reading glasses? For my job I often have to switch between reading stuff on screens and reading printed documents, and I'm hoping I can just buy one pair for both

[@EyeInfluence]

You can certainly have one for both but there are 2 ways you can go about it. First, you can have multifocals like a progressive made where the top of the lens is used for computer and the bottom for reading. Secondly, you could ask your eye doctor to see if there is a single vision prescription that would allow for computer and reading. This second option would mean you have to sacrifice a little clarity in either the reading or computer distance. Either way I would suggest talking to your eye doctor about your prescription and they can write something for you. Hope this helps.

[@Themindofreyrey]

Great video as always! Question, you mentioned Gunner being good. DO you think that their $40 pairs still have that magnification that is needed?

[@danielch6662]

A pair of +0.50 reading glasses from the dollar store does pretty much the same thing.

[@hippygrinch]

if I wear prescription contacts should I buy computer glasses or blue light filter glasses and wear it with my contacts? or is that not safe?

[@EyeInfluence]

Great question. When I wear contacts I just use blue light filtering glasses. I find that wearing corrective lenses, plus, a set of powered computer glasses makes me dizzy.

[@ashok2424k]

Sir, which is best for avoid sight problems, plz reply me

[@itsalbertduhh]

I have 20/20 vision and was thinking about getting computer glasses. Would you recommend Felix Gray over Warby Parker? I live near a Warby Parker store so I got to try on a few and found that I liked how the Brady non prescription glasses looked on me but it would cost me an additional $50 to get the blue light filtering lenses while Felix Gray has the Faraday with the same dimensions for only $95.

[@EyeInfluence]

When it comes to blue light protection I would go with a company that focuses on that. Felix Gray is more of a specialist and WP is a general provider of prescription eyewear.

[@Alexisnekoo]

So happy I found this video! Really helpful! I'm having headaches every day, sometimes so much that I just take painkiller, I do game a lot and stuff, was using eye drops etc nothing helps ... Definitely gonna ask about computer glasses at some optic store, thank you for advice, let's just hope my wallet can afford it 😂

[@EyeInfluence]

There are many options these days. Felix Gray will make you good quality prescription computer glasses for roughly $150. Gunnar can do it too for around $180.

[@mazdarx7head]

Are these two technologies mutually exclusive? Is it possible to have computer glasses that also have blue light filtering technology?

[@EyeInfluence]

You can certainly have computer glasses with a blue light filter. If you make glasses through an optician you should look into the Shamir Blue Zero lenses. They are colorless and filter 50% of harmful blue light. I love it. Also, I love your movies Chuck. Delta Force is one of my favorites! :)

[@mazdarx7head]

@@EyeInfluence Ha! Thank you for maintaining uncommon communicativeness. You're the best!

[@EyeInfluence]

@@mazdarx7head Delta Force gets top priority if you ask me.

[@DuckingAround58]

I have 20/20 vision and not not need glasses. But are computer glasses something I can get a prescription for from my eye doctor so I can pick from the frames available at the doctors office?

[@lourdessaeed358]

Is it necessary to have blue light or digital blocker if you have prescribed lenses

[@EyeInfluence]

I wouldn't get a blue light filter on the glasses that you wear all day, everyday. If you can, make a separate set of computer glasses with the blue light filter you desire. Hope this helps. Have a great day.

[@taneshawalker]

Thank you that was really helpful. Question.. how much do you adjust closer for the PD to make the eyes to go relax. Let's say you have PD of 62mm How much closer would you feel it's safe to go for the eyes to relax? What would be your recommendation. Thanks

[@EyeInfluence]

3mm less than your normal PD. So if it's 62, your Near PD would be 59mm. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. :)

[@taneshawalker]

Wow.. Thanks I will

[@skyhighcreations3509]

Thank u so much, great Info!

[@rezkis5881]

Can u tell us about uv ray sunglasses protection? Can the glasses that you were mention on the video (those computer and blue lights glasses) preventing the uv rays? Please let me knoow. I wanna know about sunglasses that keep our eye, but not with black sunglasses though. Your channel is aaasooom. Thank youu

[@EyeInfluence]

Yes, all of the blue light filtering glasses that I've been reviewing also filter UV. :)

[@pbryan1967]

Excellent video. You explained the difference well. I wonder why optometrists don’t do a better job at marketing computer glasses?

[@sanotphukon9436]

Please Help Me Sir! I want to buy a computer glass, I am confused between Bifocal/ Progressive and Single Vision Computer Glass ... Which Should I Buy ??? Please Reply ...

[@EyeInfluence]

Unless you're between the age of 45-50, your best option should be single vision. Progressives and BiFocals are only if your computer prescription is very different from your near/reading prescription. Your eye doctor is the best person to answer this particular question but I hope I was able to help.

[@sanotphukon9436]

@@EyeInfluence Thanks For The Help !!!

[@dt7272]

Hi sir. Will i be able to wear computer glasses throughout the day even when im not infront of a screen? Will it affect normal eyesight? As you stated there is that slight magnification, will it affect driving?

[@EyeInfluence]

I would recommend only wearing them while on the computer and taking them off for everything else. Some people can walk around with the slight magnification but I didn't enjoy it.

[@dt7272]

Eye Influence arhhh i see, thank you so much for replying :D

[@whizzardno1]

Informative but repetitious. One question though, with the magnification and of centre adjustment for with the computer glasses, are they safe to wear when not using a computer, e.g. when walking down the street, where you'll have to focus on further away?

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you for the feedback. I agree that the video is too long. You’re not the first to mention that about this video. I’m going to keep new videos shorter. Regarding your question, I wouldn’t wear the glasses for anything but for computer use. I noticed the negative effect it had on my eyes when I wore the Gunnar glasses outside. Thank you again for the feedback. Appreciate you taking the time to reach out. Have a great day.

[@whizzardno1]

@@EyeInfluence Thanks very much for your reply.

[@justanirudh1566]

I have 3 power lense. Are there any glasses for optional power lense

[@EyeInfluence]

Felix Gray, Gunnar and Spektrum all offer custom prescription options.

[@psnights]

Thanks for a very informative video! I'm one happy, new subscriber. I hope you could help me with one question though. What does "anti-radiation" glasses do? I often see this description when looking for computer glasses. Are they closer to blue light filtering ones or to computer glasses? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@EyeInfluence]

It’s probably some companies way of making their lenses seem more “fancy” but in the end there is no difference. They’re are no consumer level radiation glasses. I’d stick to the blue light blockers Georgina.

[@antoniogriffin7135]

What about Eyezen vs Crizal Prevencia! I have an option to get eyezen +, or Crizal Prevencia. Which is better?!

[@EyeInfluence]

It can be a little confusing but they filter blue light a little differently. Eyezen is actually a lens technology first and a blue light filter second. By this I mean it was designed mostly to reduce eye strain from looking down at smartphones and tables. The lens has a little boost of power to allow the wearer to focus easier. It also has a low level blue light filter (just 20% blue light filtration). On the other hand, Prevencia is a coating which reflects off blue light. It's also a low level (around 20% too). You can actually get both Eyezen and Prevencia together on one lens. I hope this helps. (p.s. the company that makes Eyezen also makes Crizal. The company is called Essilor and they are the worlds largest lens mauf.)

[@Katinko_123]

Is it really needed to get prescription first before buying a computer glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

Not at all, but it’s a good thing to do either way.

[@BosniannMuslim]

What about f.lux plus glasses plus lowering the brightness on the computer?

[@EyeInfluence]

#overkill do one or the other but not all together.

[@bsantiago945]

I wear reading glasses since I’m having that vision problem after 40. Didn’t pay no mind about blue light or computer glasses until I found this pair of glasses from Corinne McCormack on clearance in an Outlet store. They are reading glasses and blue light blocking. I work in a pharmacy so I spend a lot of time on a computer and at night on my tablet. Are these ok to wear? Should I wear them all day or just at night? Should I spend the money on a more reputable glasses? Hope you have an answers for me .😃

[@EyeInfluence]

I'm not very familiar with those reading glasses but in regards to wearing them all day for work you should be fine. I always encourage taking breaks though so even if you purchase higher cost eyewear there is never a replacement for rest.

[@bsantiago945]

Thanks . Btw your channel was my first pick on getting more info about this topic and I have to agree with everybody here. Very well explained and informative 👍🏼

[@EyeInfluence]

@@bsantiago945 Here to serve. Thank you!

[@psworkshopdiy6222]

Thanks, this was really useful. Keep up the good work

[@Byynx]

Hi, so if other brands don't do magnification, how do they minimize or avoid eye strain ?

[@EyeInfluence]

That’s a great question. Here are some thing non magnified glasses can help with. 1) filtering blue light 2) reducing light intensity from your device 3) can improve contrast (amber lenses) 4) limits air from hitting your eye which can reduce dry eyes Those are just a few things they can do even without magnification. I hope this helps. That’s a question I may just need to make a video on. Thanks for the idea. :)

[@i-ush6349]

I use my PC late night. Which glasses should I use??

[@EyeInfluence]

If you just want to block blue light at night then you don’t really need glasses. Night mode on your phone or f.lux software can do the trick. If you want the convenience of taking glasses off and on then just about any set of blue blocking glasses will work. I like Felix Gray because of their frame styles and quality. Hope this helps.

[@i-ush6349]

@@EyeInfluence thanks

[@akashdeep-xc6nc]

Is computer glasses good for Mobil use

[@EyeInfluence]

Yes. Your eyes still come together when looking at your phone (maybe more than while on a computer) so computer glasses will still help.

[@akashdeep-xc6nc]

@@EyeInfluence thx

[@coloradoretreats]

Hi! Thanks for video. I use my laptop for work. I was thinking about getting a 27in monitor to work on. Specfically the BenQ which are supposed to have low blue light. After watching your video I'm not sure if I should just get computer glasses for eye strain or if I should do both, get glasses and a monitor. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@EyeInfluence]

If a monitor filters blue light then the result will be a less than accurate color balance. I would stick to a standard quality monitor of your choice and install a filter like f.lux

[@mdr6714]

Sir. For computer use, should I go for blue light blocking glass or computer glass???

[@chiquitodaviii2913]

Thank you! This answered several questions.

[@EyeInfluence]

Happy to help any way I can. Have an awesome day!

[@RogerioCampanhol]

Awesome video! Great explanation. Thank you so much.

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to serve. Thanks for the feedback.

[@christinawhite9256]

Computer glasses help me so much, but I would like to find, if possible, computer glasses that could also provide blue light filtering glasses. Thank you for the video!

[@leylarzazade]

Hello. Computer Glasses are made with + perscription?

[@nicolehliziyo2573]

what are the side effects of prolonged use of computer glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

#1 side effect... dependence. Your vision won't get worse but you will find yourself feeling dependent on them like people depend on coffee. I made a video on this. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPLi3-jjqt_qK8

[@zimbaga95]

Would getting the magnified lenses have negative long term effects for someone who doesn’t need prescription glasses? I work a lot on computers and was looking to buy just non-magnified Felix Gray lenses. Should I go with the magnified instead?

[@EyeInfluence]

Great question. I wouldn’t go as far as to say they would have negative effects but they will have some effect on your vision moving forward. Think about it like this, coffee helps us to wake up right? The long term solution would be to get more rest instead of using coffee to compensate for our lack of sleep. Same goes for the glasses. They help to compensate for our overuse of our near vision. Resting and taking breaks is the real solution to eye fatigue but you can use the glasses to help. Thing is, once you get accustomed to it, you’ll notice the difference without. I prefer the non prescription version and take more breaks. Hope this helps.

[@zimbaga95]

@@EyeInfluence Thank you so much! Awesome comparison from coffee to sleep. I think I will stick with the non-prescription version because I don't want my eyes to become dependent on them as I have become dependent on coffee to get me through the day. Appreciate the efforts you've put into making these videos. I've learned so much from them. Thanks again Oliver!

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to serve. :)

[@IAmGabe777]

Which glasses would you advise for wearing at night? In the last couple hours before going to bed to help with sleep?

[@EyeInfluence]

Pixel and Felix Gray make for great night time glasses because the lenses are virtually colorless and they also have a good AR coating. I just started wearing the Felix Gray sleep glasses and they are working good. I have to give them a few more weeks to provide better feedback.

[@IAmGabe777]

Eye Influence eager to see your review about them. Without the color how would you be able to test if they were blocking BlueLight? And would these be better then the elite glasses by spektrum glasses?

[@Hughkulele]

Hello, I went to the optometrist recently and I (again) seem to have retained my 20/20. Although I still have perfect vision, I feel my vision, sleep, and day to day life is lackluster. I’m starting to suspect it’s my increase in screen time due to being in the studio a lot. If You were to recommend computer glasses with the blue filtering, which brand or what glasses would you recommend specifically? Thanks :-)

[@EyeInfluence]

By studio do you mean music studio? The reason I ask is because many music studios tend to be poorly lit with little natural air flow (to reduce noise). In any case, I like Felix Gray and Pixel because their lenses are virtually colorless and they filter at least 50% of blue light. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.

[@kamalbhatt7728]

Thank you for making such an important video for our vital eyes

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to serve.

[@harshitagarwal4371]

Thanks for the valuable information, One of the questions which confuse me is what's the difference between reading glasses and computer glasses? I am in front of a computer mostly 8-10 hours of the day, I don't really feel my eyes tired but have a headache after a few hours. Which type of glasses should I prefer blue light, computer or reading glasses?

[@EyeInfluence]

The biggest difference is going to be that reading glasses are generally for people over the age of 40 that have Age Related Nearsightedness, or Presbyopia. Computer glasses are for people of all ages that want to reduce eye fatigue. It sounds to me like you need to take a few more breaks. I made a video where I talk about the need for breaks and rest before developing a dependency on glasses. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfTe5eIad6Zb8U You see, glasses will only do so much. Most people that get headaches are usually not taking regular breaks and so their eye muscles are fatigued and strained. I hope the link to the video helps. Thanks for reaching out.

[@harshitagarwal4371]

​@@EyeInfluence Thanks for the great advice. I have been using it along with a blue light filtering device and has been pretty effective for me till now. Will probably leave another comment on this thread for other users to go through.

[@drewbullet1318]

This is crazy the only time I’ve ever had a eye strain was with the blue light filtering glasses. I wouldn’t recommend blue light but if you have trouble sleeping and your on phone or tv those rays that affect your sleep I would recommend it.

[@amazingunseen681]

Is computer glasses comes with power?

[@EyeInfluence]

Yes. Without power in the lenses then the glasses are just blue light filters.

[@Matt90541]

13:20 "I tried to keep it short and sweet." ....lol. This video could have been less than a minute long.

[@EyeInfluence]

Really sorry about that. I actually remade this video and kept it really short. Its under 7min kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjcYYWZlq-BgpI

[@dineeed.h3499]

I spend so much time on computer which gives me headaches all the time.. What type should I get please?

[@EyeInfluence]

Truth be told, I wouldn't start by getting computer glasses. First I would get an eye exam. If the doctor tells you that you're at 20/20 then you may just be over straining your eyes and you need to take screen breaks. Computer glasses should be used after the first two steps have been taken. When you get a set of computer glasses I would suggest going with a low BPF lens and no magnification. Pixel, spektrum and Felix Gray are all great options. Hope this helps.