GUNNAR Gaming and Computer Eyewear/MLG Phantom, Amber Tint - Patented Lens, Reduce Digital Eye Strain, Block 65% of Harmful Blue Light

About me: I spend all day on a computer at work, go home, then spend almost the entire evening on the computer (both because I'm in school and because I play games). By about 3:00 PM, my eyes used to feel strained (at best) or were burning. By bedtime, they were just about killing me.I happened to see a recommendation for these, and after some debate, decided to try them.About the glasses:Frames- First, I can see how these frames might be very tight on heads larger than mine. They fit me just fine and don't cut into my head at all, but much larger heads probably will have a problem. That said, the frames are fairly flexible and do have some give. They do fit comfortably under headphones- even fairly large, serious headphones. They do appear to be flimsy in my hands, but when I tried to bend out the nosepieces a little to make them fit better, they actually resisted me quite a bit. After using them, I think that they are stronger than they actually appear to be when you first handle them.Lenses- When I first put them on, I thought that I had totally wasted my money. I have a 25" monitor and the magnification was really odd; I wasn't sure I could get used to them, or that the magnification was needed or desirable on a large monitor. To my surprise, an hour later I realized that I'd stopped noticing the difference and the magnification was working great for me.The tinting is very slight. I was fairly skeptical about the idea that I would eventually adjust and see the colors as they truly were, but someone I know who wears prescription sunglasses with a much heavier amber tint said that over time, he did adjust and sees colors pretty close to what they actually are, so I decided to see what would happen. At first, I really noticed the color difference, but it wasn't enough to annoy me or put me off the glasses. As time went by, I hardly noticed it. I questioned whether I was just getting used to it or if my eyes were actually adapting, and spent some time looking at different colors with them on and off, and I have to say that as time passes, the color that I see with the glasses on and with them off gets closer and closer. My color perception with the glasses on hasn't matched up perfectly with what I see with them off, but it does seem to improve. I doubt that it will ever completely sync up, but the colors are so close now that it doesn't bother me at all.Most importantly, these glasses have made an incredible difference. I can now go to bed without burning, itchy, irritated eyes. They don't exactly feel *rested* by bedtime, but the difference is amazing.Do they seem expensive? They did to me at first, but I decided to take the chance and I'm glad that I did. After experiencing the difference, I feel that they are worth every penny.

These GUNNAR MLG Phantom Onyx Frames are just what I needed. First off I have to admit, I don't get any better skill wise in the games I play! These may create a placebo effect, but it does magnify what is in front of you just slightly so you don't need to squint as much. The contrast of the amber tint helps reduce the white glare from the monitors. It took me about a full day of use to get used to the magnification and the amber tint. Now I don't even notice the amber tint much at all or the magnification. Hell I even drive my car with these on even though it is meant for near to medium range use. FYI, I waited to review these after I went to the 48 hour NVIDIA GeForce LAN 6 that was held on the USS Hornet to showcase Battlefield 3. I wore these and had my picture posted on the NVIDIA GeForce blogs!Now the PROS and CONS:PROS:-Reduces eye strain from glare-No more red eye from hours of gaming for me-Looks sturdy and well made, Swiss optics and fame made in China(of course)-Works perfectly fine with my contacts on-Light in weight... not heavier than my usual glasses-Snug to the head so Gaming headsets are usable without trouble(I use Plantronics Gamecom 777 AND Astro A40s)CONS:-Tight to the head so it can leave a minor mark on my eyes of my temple-Fingerprint magnet and harder to clean than normal glasses-Doesn't fit in my Oakley glasses case holder-The pouch it comes with is really cheap in quality-Pricey for what it really is-Makes your eyes look larger(for me this is a pro cause my eyes are normally small)Conclusion:I have worn these everyday since I purchased these about a month and a half ago. I wear them for work and I wear them when I am at home playing games... hell I even wear them on my commute since these don't fit my normal glasses case(I just ordered the official GUNNAR case). I highly recommend these if you ever feel your eyes getting tired from staring at the screen all day OR if you tend to get red eyes like me. I have played 8 hours straight of gaming with no signs of red eye with these on. I used to only manage an hour of Modern Warfare before my eyes are bloodshot. At $80 it does seem pricey, but using them everyday... it will be less than a dollar a day in 3 months! I may also plan on getting prescription non amber tinted versions of the "Anime" style in the near future.

half decent gamer eye wear from GUNNAR created for pro gamers.OVERALL: 7 out of 10These glasses are decent in the gamer department because the yellow tint levels the bright balance you're taking in and makes it easier for your rapid eye movement in games such as Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 allowing you to game for excessive hours. The image on your screen becomes slightly move vivid with 3D aspects which is fun. Personally it took me a while to notice the difference but after long hours you can. This works great for computers or at the office as well I hear. White light is harsh, your eye appears to deal with the yellow tints better much like sports glasses did when they were huge in the early 2003 era for college and pro baseball. These are a fast action lens.LENSES: 10 out of 10The lenses are heavy duty and hardcore allowing you to have a full field of view while allowing your eyes to rest. They seem a little tougher to keep clean over other brands of standard sunglasses, I believe it's because the yellow tint causes objects such as finger prints to stand out more. These are great lenses and you wont be disapointed.FRAMES: 1 out of 10The frames are terrible! BOO! They are made from a simple pliable metal that is no where near the standard of professional glasses. The frames are cheap and light and we're the only reason I considered returning these gamer glasses at all.Thank You,KraigXBL: kbails84