Can Computer Glasses Hurt Your Vision? | Optician's Advice

*So sorry for the autofocus on this video. My camera has been acting up. Thank you for understanding*

I get asked this question all the time and it was time to dedicate a video to answering it. No, there are no long term effects to the quality of your vision if you wear computer glasses. Digital Eye Strain is a real problem and computer glasses can help. In this video I'll give you an opticians perspective to how computer glasses work and how you may become dependent on them.

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[EyeInfluence]

Sorry for the issue with my Autofocus everyone. My camera was acting up.

[chadswee]

The answer is at 5:40 for anyone interested in skipping to it

[daspotgieter]

This has been such a great watch! So informative and covered all questions that came to mind as you were talking. Keep up the great work and thanks again for the full in-depth explanation.

[PiyushDangreIndia]

Hahah! A video about eye focus with a faulty autofocus :P Nice information! I have been researching about computer glasses that are available in India and have zeroed in on Gunnar (as felix gray is not available). I work in the IT sector for around 8-9 hrs daily on computer. Although I don't really get major eye fatigue, I feel that prevention is always better than cure. Thanks for the wonderful video :) Keep uploading and really appreciate your channel. Subscribed !

[aegisarmory]

So I have been wearing Gunnars for over 5 years. At first it was just for gaming but then I started to feel the need to wear them out to movies/concerts and then eventually all the time(I had 20/20 vision). My frames are currently broken and I am looking at my phone right now and everything is just seems off. I'm just a little afraid that I have permanently damaged my vision. I had no idea the lenses had a .25x magnification until I watched your video. I am definitely dependant on them and I don't want to try any other brands because I'm so used to the Gunnar lenses. I'm currently trying to get replacement frames but I feel like I'll have to wear them for the rest of my life and I'm a little unnerved right now.

[andreih]

Your videos are the best man. Keep up the good work! Very informative and good quality content.

[NoorNoor]

It's just what I've been looking for! So helpful, bunch of thanx?

[Mywatchtime]

Thank you I found your channel a few days ago and have cleared so many questions

[hadmokhtari]

Thank you for your useful video.Of course, I bought a pair of computer glasses from bluebyby some time ago and I have no problems with them until now

[ishibs]

Thank you Sir.very informative..I got myself a gunnar phantom and enjoying it throughout

[Umbrillux]

Thanks for the honest reviews! My ophthalmologist agrees and said I don't need them but I wanted to wear a pair for work and video games, anyway.

[MLO_Visuals]

i never experienced eye strain until quarantine that I spent so much time working on my computer & phone 📲 thank you for this I will definitely check out those computer glasses for my eyes.

[bruno]

Hey great videos! Helped me to understand some things I didn't have idea they exist haha. The thing is I have a question, as you said in some videos talking about Gunnar glasses and it's little magnification to help focus at close range (20-24") so that makes them great for computer use (bc that's their purpose), but is there any problem if you want to use them to drive at night? Will they affect my vision if using them this way or is it safe to do it?

[maximumfate]

Nice informative . Loved it ❤️ subscribed. Make more video on eye quality

[andyou]

you answered mine question. thanks for your time. I work with my PC all day long, will get pair of gunnar

[KeloSonAhma]

I watched a lot of your videos, it's great!
I trust u, can u make a video that include and contain all tips for glass alternative, .
I mean when i do couple things, i don't need glass, can u tell us what all these things?

[TehScopesHD]

I'm a student and I have many of the symptoms you mentioned (including difficulty sleeping) due to long studying sessions both with a laptop an without and I know I do not need a prescription. I'm thinking of buying the Spektrum which were the winner of your under $40 which also offer magnification now. The thing I wanted to ask you is that is a 0.50 magnification (the lowest they offer besides no magnification) a lot? Will it cause problems? Because as you mentioned many times the Gunnars for example have a 0.25 magnification and that is largely what helps eyes being focused but 0.50 is double of that

[ivandrofly]

7:54 - 20 20 20 rules (I've also see the same note in another video)

[GraceBlueMusic]

What if you had those for like 10+ years? Could you still make your eyes not strain without them?

[darkblader]

can u explain what is the difference between expensive bluelight / computer glasses?