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Ask HN: Optometrist suggested wearing 'computer glasses'. Are they worth it?
The optometrist suggested getting a pair of 'computer glasses' with a slightly lower dosage than the prescription for the regular glasses.
If you wear them, have you found them to help reduce eye-strain and fatigue? Is there any medical research into the benefits of 'computer glasses'?
[1] http://www.pcworld.com/article/258302/gunnar_glasses_help_for_eyes_chained_to_a_monitor.html
[2] http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/computer_glasses.htm
- natasham25 14y agoI started getting very slight headaches after staring at a computer all day, so I got Gunnars. The headaches are gone, and I continue to wear them every day. They're a little weird at first, but the brightness of the screen really gets to me now if I dont' wear them.
- bitcartel 14y agoDid you change any habits after getting the Gunnars e.g. take a break from the computer every 30-40 mins?
- eduardordm 14y agoNo. I asked an doctor about this and the answer was a straight 'those are bullshit'. You either have an eye problem or not. If you dont, just protect your eyes from UV (sun light) and you should be ok. Light sensivity is a symptom, not a cause, you should ask your doctor and maybe be talk to a neurologist
- bitcartel 14y agoInteresting to find out that 50 Cent is an investor in Gunnar [1] and he previously made millions from an equity stake in a company selling Vitamin Water. I guess if you don't wear glasses, having a pair of computer glasses might help reduce eye-strain due to the anti-glare coating on the lenses. If you already wear glasses with anti-glare & UV protecting lenses, the question becomes whether or not there's a benefit from the yellow tint and strange shaped lenses of computer glasses. [1] http://betanews.com/2011/02/20/the-hype-vs-the-science-of-digital-eyewear/ http://betanews.com/2011/02/20/the-hype-vs-the-science-of-di...
- ScottWhigham 14y agoTotally - they work great for me. I have 20/20 vision but I have an astigmatism that gets in the way. With glasses, the edges of fonts are sharper and clearer. Without the glasses, I'll get eye strain.