Gunnar Optiks R6638-C006 Catalyst Edge Digital Performance Eyewear with i-AMP Lens Technology (Cloud)

Gunnar Optiks R6638-C006 Catalyst Edge Digital Performance Eyewear with i-AMP Lens Technology (Cloud) Review

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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1C2SB31LMPOF3 Okay… diAMIX, fRACTYLlens geometry, i-FIlens coatings, iONIK lens… umm WHAT?! Basically, does it work? Well, in short… yes. But is it revolutionary? No (but it sounds and looks kind of cool).

First of all, sadly, I spend too much of my life on the computer or some other form of digital screen, so I was really curious to try this out. I keep my monitor brightness as low as possible without colors ending up too dark, but the white is still bright and can be harsh on my eyes.

Having these glasses on definitely help in that regard. I never realized how bright it still was until I put these on and then removed them to see the difference. There is a yellow tint, but you’re not just looking through a yellow glass. You can still see the colors and you’ll soon forget there’s even a tint after awhile, especially on darker backgrounds.

I wear contact lenses and having that slight extra magnication on these glasses definitely help ease reading. The text is definitely easier to read, not only because of the slight magnification, but it separates the harsh background with the tint. Before getting used to it, a lot of people will feel as if the text is somewhat popping out at you.

The magnification also helps without having to squint at small text, so that alone will of course help ease your eyes. I know most people are not a fan of the extra magnification, but I’m glad they added it. It also create an illusion as if I got a bigger computer screen or when I’m using my portable video player.

This may be going too far, but I think it’s great not just for electronic screens, but for reading regular books. (I never realized how bright white pages can be too). They probably don’t recommend this, but I also went driving while wearing this during the day time and night time. On a dark cloudy day, the yellow tint made things slightly brighter, so it actually helped me see better.

My biggest complaint would be the comfort of the earpiece. Although it helps long hours for the eyes, there’s a trade off on the comfort of wearing this after awhile; it’s a bit tight for me and it feels like it’s putting more pressure than it should on my head (my head size is pretty average). I know I would be able to play rough sports with this without ever falling off. However, I don’t think it has to be that secure/tight, since I’m just going to be sitting in front of a computer. The material used doesn’t help much either. It could be much softer and the quality actually feels kind of cheaper. I wish they would have used a much lighter or thinner earpiece.

The black plastic nose-piece that connects to the glasses can also feel like it gets in the way if you become conscious about it. I don’t know why they couldn’t use a clear type than black; I feel they put cosmetics priority for some issues than comfort/use.

Despite that problem, and some people may not even feel the same about the earpiece, I still feel this helps my eyes stare at the screen for longer hours than usual.

Pros
- Feels like it creates more depth to what you’re looking at, separating from background. (reducing the harsh brightness, giving it more contrast)
- Really great for gaming (easier to see enemies separating from backgrounds with the addition of slight magnification)
- Helps eyestrain.
- Recommended if you do a lot of text reading on the computer

Cons:
- The earpiece could be more comfortable. (feels too tight on the head)
- The black plastic nose-piece can get annoying (if you become really conscious about it)
- Not really recommended for graphic designers (obviously if color accuracy is crucial because of the slight yellow tint).
- Expensive (but most eyeglaseses are)

Gunnar Optiks R6638-C006 Catalyst Edge Digital Performance Eyewear with i-AMP Lens Technology (Cloud) Feature

Gunnar Optiks R6638-C006 Catalyst Edge Digital Performance Eyewear with i-AMP Lens Technology (Cloud) Overview

Digital data streams at you all day, every day.  From computer screens to cell phones, PDA’s to blackberries, the relentless visual assault is frying your eyes.  Now there’s a solution for even the most demanding digital user.   GUNNAR Digital Performance Eyewear helps computer users be more productive and more effective throughout the day.  Our performance eyewear line also helps prevent Digital Eye Fatigue (DEF) and protects against Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), a visual condition that negatively impacts millions of computer users each year. Constant stress on the eyes causes the symptoms of DEF and CVS, which include blurred vision, eye strain, dry eyes, double vision, light sensitivity, eye fatigue and headaches.  The American Optometric Association estimates that 125 million computer users suffer from some form of CVS.   Every year vision disorders account for more than billion in lost productivity and can decrease employee performance by as much as 20 percent according to research published by the Vision Council of America. GUNNAR Optiks offers digital performance eyewear that gives you a visual advantage by making you more productive and more effective for longer periods of time. It all begins with i-AMP lens technology, a patented optical platform that incorporates proprietary lens materials, lens tints, lens coatings and lens geometry. GUNNAR Optiks focuses on both function and style – designed for the sophisticated, image-conscious digital user. 

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