Computer Glasses

[TheDvEight]

So Glasses for use when gaming are a thing, has anyone got some of these? - I am finding that I'm getting really intense headaches when gaming and apparently computer glasses can help. I've had an eye test and my vision is fine so I know it's not that just wondered if anyone else has tried using them and could give some feedback

[Jewelz^]

So Glasses for use when gaming are a thing, has anyone got some of these? - I am finding that I'm getting really intense headaches when gaming and apparently computer glasses can help. I've had an eye test and my vision is fine so I know it's not that just wondered if anyone else has tried using them and could give some feedback

Gaming glasses give you an extra 10fps mate.

Try turning the brightness down on your monitor or having a 10 minute break every hour or so.

[Jamoe]

Are you sure you're just gaming :flirt:

Never of heard of "Computer Glasses", lack of sleep / stress are what cause my headaches. Perhaps look for the simpler answers first?

[TheDvEight]

I've put my monitor on gaming mode which dulled the overall look of the monitor and thus no headache

[albert]

So Glasses for use when gaming are a thing, has anyone got some of these? - I am finding that I'm getting really intense headaches when gaming and apparently computer glasses can help. I've had an eye test and my vision is fine so I know it's not that just wondered if anyone else has tried using them and could give some feedback

They totally are a thing, I have experienced the exact same issues, headaches, eye strain etc. I bought a pair from amazon.co.uk a few years back and I use them whenever I feel strain when viewing the screen.

Also calibrating your screen for more true blacks and less blue light helps a lot. I recommend trying to download a .icm file for your monitor model and adding it in Colour Management in the windows settings. You need to place the file in a certain folder so google for installing .icm files.

I bought a pair of Gummar lasses like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gunnar-Phantom-Computer-Glasses-Compatibility/dp/B003MQXY7K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521055641&sr=8-6&keywords=gaming+glasses&dpID=31C51nQUx6L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch but actually the chepest non- stupid looking ones I could find.

I will say the right monitor colour management file is a free and very effective first choice.

[Chaosphere]

Also calibrating your screen for more true blacks and less blue light helps a lot.

I run my phone with a fairly strong blue light filter 24/7 for the same reasons.

https://justgetflux.com

Flux is something I have tried before. It varies the colour temperature of your monitor based on time of day, so the screen is warmer towards the evenings, attempting to lessen the impact of blue light on your circadian rhythms.

You are able to customise when the changes take effect, however, so could simply turn Flux 'on' for your gaming. May be worth a try.

[albert]

I run my phone with a fairly strong blue light filter 24/7 for the same reasons.

https://justgetflux.com

Flux is something I have tried before. It varies the colour temperature of your monitor based on time of day, so the screen is warmer towards the evenings, attempting to lessen the impact of blue light on your circadian rhythms.

You are able to customize when the changes take effect, however, so could simply turn Flux 'on' for your gaming. May be worth a try.

There are benefits of certain filters, blue energies apparently, good for alertness and activity. I own a Philips lamps with millions of colour profiles and it's nice to set it based on mood and purpose.  There's a definite distinction between two things in this debate: 1) colour temperature generally on phones and desktops for comfort and 2) in game colour calibration which is mainly designed to make the game more realistic, dark blacks less white light bleed etc.. There's an argument between 1) and 2) over which is better for competitive gaming, clearly dark blacks in corners is immersive in atmospheric FPS or 3rdPS games in single player mode. But if you can't see that other player in PUBG in the dark corner because your game settings are too realistic why would you make it more difficult for yourself?

I'd say go for a good warm .icm and adjust in game as needed.

[sulky_uk]

A few years ago i started getting headaches, didn't think much of it. FastFwd a year and at my bi annual eye test the optician notices that i have some issue with my eyes. Gets a appointment with a specialist that involves getting an opiate squirted in my eye, so they can see inside it,  and it turns out i have an enlarged optic nerve. They don't know why it happens but he suggested certain over exposure to certain light sources or getting old.  I required a blue light filter. I now have ney issues as long as i wear the glasses. Just food for thought. BTW most people have commented on my screen at LANS, very low contrast. That's what the optician recommended. if you need some info let me know

edit.

i wear glasses 24/7 and when i look at my screen (for ex while typing this) the screen looks yellow white, but when i look over the glasses  its a blue white and a lot brighter. i also notice that on dull days the sky looks very grey, but over the glasses a very  blue grey color. They do work at keeping the blue rays out

[TeaLeaf]

DD, do consider is whether or not you need glasses for vision correction not colour or brightness correction.  

I need glasses for reading closer stuff, but I have 2 prescriptions, one that is focused on benefits when the distance from me to the subject matter being read is  closer (like a book), the second pair are focused at a slightly longer length to match the distance from me to my PC monitors.  Before I had the specs I got headaches, but none after getting the prescription.

[TheDvEight]

So far since changing my screen to "gaming mode" I've not had any headaaches and I've been on the pc the same amount if not more so that's good news. Thank you for the feedback all and as a side note it's not had any detrimental effect on my gaming (changing the monitor to gaming mode).

[Jamoe]

What monitor do you have? The only screens that I could change the mode on where TVs, but that's perhaps down to having rubbish monitors

[TheDvEight]

I'm currently using a 32'' LG TV LOL

[Jamoe]

I wonder whether the lower pixel density and refresh rate of a tv contributes to the headaches. It will probably depend on the games you play.

[Chaosphere]

Also, of course, viewing distance and lighting of the room you game in... As people have said, there are more simple things to try before going to these gaming glasses.

[TheDvEight]

Well i'm much close than the recommended viewing distance which isn't good, but I suppose it's the same for all you gamers with similar inch-age:norty: