Blue light glasses are a must-have for anyone who spends a significant amount of time in front of digital screens. The artificial blue light emitted by devices like our smartphones, tablets, PC monitors and TV screens can cause dry eyes and eye strain, which can lead to headaches, blurred vision, and even disrupt the body’s production of melatonin, thus affecting your sleep patterns (i.e. the circadian rhythm). However, you can protect your eye health avoid these issues by wearing blue light glasses, which can help filter out the blue light emitted by said devices and reduce the amount that reaches your eyes. For those looking for a pair of blue light glasses that can help you maintain long-term eye health when using digital devices, know that GUNNAR Optiks recently released a wide range of next-generation blue light glasses.
GUNNAR Optiks’ blue light glasses all feature unique stylish frames built with a durable construction. They also come equipped with a set of blue light blocking lenses that utilize GUNNAR’s patented blue light lens technology, which effectively blocks harmful blue light and 100% UV rays, for which their lenses are also protected by GUNNAR’s proprietary G-Shield lens coating, which makes them anti-reflective and smudge-resistant.
In this article we’ll have a closer look at several of GUNNAR Optiks’ newly released blue light glasses and go over the distinctive features that each pair of glasses has to offer you.
GUNNAR Optiks Pacifica Blue Light Glasses
First up, we have the GUNNAR Optiks Pacifica, which are part of GUNNAR’s new Strata Collection.
These blue light glasses have a round-style unisex frame with single bar construction layered with a magnesium-aluminum and stainless steel architecture, giving them a minimalist, stylish look and great durability. They also integrate flexible spring hinges, which help ensure a user’s comfort while wearing them.
The Pacifica come equipped with blue light blocking lenses that feature GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, making them capable of effectively blocking harmful blue light and 100% of UV rays, along with GUNNAR’s G-Shield Plus lens coating, which gives them anti-reflective protection and makes them smudge-resistant.
You can get these blue light glasses with GUNNAR Amber 65 GBLF lenses or with GUNNAR’s newest Clear Pro 20 GBLF lenses featuring GUNNAR’s new Clear Pro lens technology, designed specifically for creative professionals looking for true color rendition without sacrificing protection, which allow users to see in perfect color while reducing blue light exposure by 20%.
Plus, they’re also available with prescription lenses.
The Pacifica are priced at $89. You can order them from GUNNAR’s official shopping page.
GUNNAR Optiks Palomar Blue Light Glasses
Then there’s the GUNNAR Optiks Palomar, also part of GUNNAR’s new Strata Collection.
These blue light glasses have a contemporary round-style frame with a single bar that’s slightly lowered at the nose level, offering a more secure fit, while still featuring the same signature layered magnesium-aluminum and stainless steel architecture.
The Palomar also come equipped with flexible spring hinges, plus blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, which effectively blocks harmful blue light and 100% of UV rays, and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Plus lens coating for anti-reflective and smudge-resistant protection.
These blue light glasses can be purchased with GUNNAR Amber 65 GBLF lenses or with GUNNAR Clear Pro 20 GBLF lenses, which let you see in perfect color while reducing blue light exposure by 20%.
Alternatively, you can also get them with prescription lenses.
The Palomar are sold for $89. You can get them from GUNNAR’s corresponding shopping page.
GUNNAR Optiks Pismo Blue Light Glasses
Also part of GUNNAR’s new Strata Collection, there’s the GUNNAR Optiks Pismo.
These blue light glasses have a sophisticated squared frame layered with a magnesium-aluminum architecture, while integrating flexible spring hinges for added comfort.
They also utilize blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, which effectively blocks harmful blue light and 100% of UV rays, and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Plus lens coating for anti-reflective and smudge-resistant protection.
Like other blue light glasses from this collection, the Pismo can come with GUNNAR Amber 65 GBLF lenses or with GUNNAR Clear Pro 20 GBLF lenses which reduce 20% of blue light exposure without sacrificing color quality. Ultimately, you can get them with prescription lenses.
The Pismo are available for $89. You can order them from GUNNAR’s respective shopping page.
GUNNAR Optiks Plaid Blue Light Glasses
Another great option is the GUNNAR Optiks Plaid, the latest addition to GUNNAR’s Alloy Collection.
These blue light glasses have a rectangular, squared-off frame (including their lenses’ shape) built of magnesium-aluminum alloy for an angular look, along with balanced flexible spring hinges and adjustable floating nose pads for a full comfort fit.
The Plaid also leverage blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, effectively blocking harmful blue light and 100% of UV rays, and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Premium lens coating, which makes their lenses anti-reflective, smudge-resistant and oleophobic (i.e. anti-grease).
Their lenses feature 0.2 diopters of focusing power by default, but you can also get them with prescription lenses.
The Plaid are listed at $105. You can purchase them via GUNNAR’s shopping page.
GUNNAR Optiks Overwatch Ultimate Gaming Blue Light Glasses
For gamers who are passionate about playing Overwatch, the GUNNAR Optiks Overwatch Ultimate are your go-to choice.
These blue light glasses for gaming have a precision-engineered polymer frame combined with low profile temples that fit perfectly under most gaming headsets, while also integrating sturdy multi-barrel hinges, a rectangular shape and a fixed nose-bridge that ensures long lasting comfort and durability while gaming.
Their blue light blocking lenses feature GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, blocking blue light and 100% of UV rays, while GUNNAR’s G-Shield lens coating makes them anti-reflective and smudge-resistant.
You can get them with advanced Amber tint lenses (block 65% of blue light) or Clear lenses (blocks 35% blue light).
The Overwatch Ultimate are currently going for just $65. You can buy them through GUNNAR’s website.
GUNNAR Optiks Overwatch D.Va Tokki Edition Gaming Blue Light Glasses
Particularly for female gamers that enjoy playing Overwatch, there are the GUNNAR Optiks Overwatch D.Va Tokki Edition.
These limited-edition blue light glasses for gaming are inspired in Overwatch’s D.Va hero character. They have an elegant cat-eye-shaped frame built of a durable acetate material, and feature the classic spark crystal colors (Pink and Light Blue) from her mech companion, Tokki, while also integrating metal D.Va bunny accents on the temples that further elevate their Overwatch-inspired design.
Their frame features flexible spring hinges that offer outstanding comfort, along with blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology, blocking blue light and 100% of UV rays, plus GUNNAR’s G-Shield lens coating for anti-reflective and smudge-resistant protection.
These female gaming blue light glasses are available in Amber 65 GBLF or Clear 35 GBLF tints.
The Overwatch D.Va Tokki Edition retail at $125. You can order them at GUNNAR’s online store.
GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki Cotton Candy Carnival Blue Light Glasses
For those looking for the ultimate style, there’s the GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki Cotton Candy Carnival.
Born from a partnership between GUNNAR and tokidoki, these limited-edition blue light glasses feature a precision-engineered polymer frame in a soft lavender color with a modified round-shape to fit a wide range of faces. They also sport Stellina’s star on the front and the iconic tokidoki logo on the temple.
They come equipped with flexible spring hinges, adjustable hypoallergenic titanium nose pads, and blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Premium lens coating, making them anti-reflective and smudge-resistant.
Available with GUNNAR Amber 65 GBLF lenses, GUNNAR Clear Pro 20 GBLF lenses, or prescription lenses.
The tokidoki Cotton Candy Carnival are priced at $125 and can be purchased through GUNNAR’s webstore.
GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki Donutella Blue Light Glasses
Another stylish option are the GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki Donutella.
These limited-edition blue light glasses were also designed by GUNNAR in collaboration with tokidoki, featuring a handmade acetate and metal frame in a pink-frosted color with a round-shaped design, and temples are adorned with an iconic donut.
They have flexible spring hinges, adjustable hypoallergenic titanium nose pads, and blue light blocking lenses featuring GUNNAR’s patented lens technology (blocks blue light and 100% UV) and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Premium lens coating (anti-reflective and smudge-resistant protection).
Available with GUNNAR Amber 65 GBLF lenses, GUNNAR Clear Pro 20 GBLF lenses, or prescription lenses.
The tokidoki Donutella sell for $125 and can be ordered via GUNNAR’s shopping page.
GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki SANDy Blue Light Glasses
Lastly, there’s the GUNNAR Optiks x tokidoki SANDy.
Inspired by SANDy and her Cactus Friends, these limited-edition blue light glasses from GUNNAR and tokidoki’s partnership feature a unique cat-eye-shape frame built of metal and handmade acetate, and glow with cactus hues of green, brown, and black.
Packing flexible spring hinges, adjustable hypoallergenic titanium nose pads, and blue light blocking lenses with GUNNAR’s patented lens technology (blocks blue light and 100% UV) and GUNNAR’s G-Shield Premium lens coating (anti-reflective and smudge-resistant protection), they provide the same performance level offered by any of GUNNAR’s newly released blue light glasses.
The tokidoki SANDy are listed at $125 and are available for purchase at GUNNAR’s online store.
