Gaming Glasses : How to Pick the right Pair?

People are spending more time than ever being exposed to artificial light. This is largely due to technological advances, such as the LED revolution and digital devices, as well as longer working hours and the meteoric rise of video games a few decades ago.

Despite the many positive aspects brought by these drastic changes in our lives, blue light, as old as the sun itself, has since been considered a potential danger, and rightly so.

Faced with these dangers, a particularly effective solution has emerged, gaming glasses, also commonly known as blue light blocking glasses.

But first, let's try to understand how blue light can be harmful, and therefore how to protect yourself effectively.

What is Blue Light?

Blue light is a component of the visible light spectrum that has a unique effect on our hormone production and sleep cycle. It also raises our heart rate and body temperature, stimulating our senses.

One of the main drawbacks of screen time is the risk of disrupting the circadian rhythm, which in turn can lead to many health problems. As a result, the impact of blue light on sleep can be detrimental.

Blue wavelengths have a profound effect on our biological clock, and natural and artificial blue light has an impact on our mental acuity. During the day, blue light, which is naturally transmitted by the sun, increases our attention and performance.

However, exposure to excessive blue light before bedtime can impair our ability to relax and unwind.

This is because blue light affects our ability to produce melatonin, the hormone that makes us want to sleep. This effect of blue light on the release of melatonin makes us less tired before bedtime, making it more difficult to fall asleep.

Which devices emit Blue Light?

Although the light emitted by your electronic devices may appear white, it technically contains blue wavelengths.

Common sources of artificial blue light are:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Laptops
• Computer monitors
• Televisions
• Fluorescent and LED lighting
• Reading lights

As light itself is an essential cue for driving vital biological functions, gaming glasses, which can also be called blue light blocking glasses, are a simple and effective solution for managing your light exposure and supporting your natural circadian rhythms.

The key to choosing the right blue light glasses lies in the color and functionality of the lenses.

What Lens Color should I choose for my Gaming Glasses?

If you search online for blue light blocking glasses, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of options pop up on your screen.

You will also notice that the glasses come in different colors, with a prevalence of yellow, orange and red.

These colors are important because as well as affecting the amount of blue light your gaming glasses actually block, the yellow, red or orange glare can alter the contrast and distort the actual color of your screen.

If you play video games regularly, for several hours at a time, and you don't mind the color change on your screen, you should probably opt for a pair with warmer colored lenses.

This argument also applies if your top priority is to protect your eyes as effectively as possible, even if the colors you perceive differ from reality.

The filtering rate of glasses with yellow, red or orange lenses is between 60 and 95%.

It is important to note, however, that it is not essential to be 100% protected from blue light. As mentioned above, blue light is essential for humans, but only at a reasonable level.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for protection without having to experience a change in color in your daily life, especially if you play video games with remarkable graphics, it would be more advantageous to turn to gaming glasses with transparent lenses.

Of course, the filtering rate will be divided by 2 and will therefore be between 30 and 55% depending on the tint, but this is still more than enough. However, these gaming glasses must be worn constantly when you are in front of your screens.

The transparency of the lenses can be really appreciated when you are a gamer who gives importance to graphics, as well as to the choice of colors and therefore to the natural beauty of the video game you are playing.

What style should I choose for my glasses?

Being effectively protected from blue light, whether with clear or colored lenses, is obviously important but there are other factors to consider to ensure that the choice is the right one.

The aesthetics of the pair of gaming glasses you choose and the way they look should not be overlooked. You will probably wear your glasses on different occasions, and naturally you want them to look good. The shape of the lenses and the thickness of the temples can vary depending on your style or face shape.

Here are some suggestions:

• Oval faces can easily wear any type of frame.
• Square faces look best in oval and round frames.
• Round and triangular faces are perfect for rectangular glasses.

As the market leader in gaming glasses, we offer several types of lightweight and stylish glasses for gamer that will perfectly complement your outfit.