I have heard a lot about gamers and regular people using blue light filtering glasses. I honestly thought it was a bit cheesy, more of a gimmick than anything, and never really paid any attention to the need. So, when an opportunity to test and review a pair came along, I figured why not. My first thought was what is a blue light anyway. I mean I understand how light works but why is it a thing that has to be blocked at all. I then googled it like any normal person would and found out that "Blue Light" has several negative effects on our bodies, and it is not just our eyes. But yea, first off it is our eyes. In a process known as phototoxicity, it may damage our retinas. Today's normal amount of screen exposure to short-wave blue light may also be the cause of eye strains, irritation, and or blurred vision. The disclaimer here is that I get the feeling that the data supporting the findings about the negative effects of blue light are inconclusive.
All that said, I am a pc gamer, my career requires a tremendous amount of screen time, a full-time adult student, and I play on my phone a whole bunch. Needless to say, but I suffer from eye strains, dry eyes, and blurred vision at times. I normally just chalk it up to being tired but, my experience with the Felix Grey - Jemison Blue Light Glasses has me believing that the data is actually quite conclusive. The glasses claim to filter 15x more of the most impactful Blue Light than any other clear lenses. Not sure what or how I would ever measure that so I will take them at their word. What I can tell you is that the glasses look great on me. I personally do not require corrective lenses so I thought these would bother me to wear. The glasses are light weight and exceptionally stylish. I very often just wear then all day with no residual issues. There is an almost unnoticeable coloring distortion of certain hues while you look through them. I found this distortion super friendly while gaming as it almost seems to illuminate shading.
Another negative side effect of the copious amounts of blue light exposure we receive daily is on mental wellness. Again, the inconclusive studies show that when we stare at screens at night before bed. There is a disturbance in our natural circadian rhythm or mood-altering effects leaning towards sadness and depression.
My end thoughts are that my eyes have really felt better in general. Is that a coincidence or a placebo effect? your guess is as good as mine, but I feel better, so I am going to keep rocking the Felix Gray glasses. As for mood and sleep, I used to suffer from insomnia that was stress related, so I am not the best person for that since that obstacle has already been overcome for me. As for my mood, I have a pessimistically positive disposition too but again I have been surprisingly good as of late. Related? Either way, I like these, and I think you would too.