Wednesday, July 2, 2014

No Scope Gaming Glasses — Cutting Down on Game and Computer Glare

I'm not a gamer, but I live with two of them and I spend my days glued to a computer either watching or working. Eyestrain and fatigue from the glare of the screen is a near daily occurrence for me.

An anti-glare screen is useful, but if you're not at your own computer or game console, glare is still a problem. They don't come cheap…and can cost anywhere from $17 all the way up to $72 per screen. Multiply that by three to four computers and you're making quite an investment.

Gaming glasses can run upwards of $69 a pair or more. There are other types that are cheaper, but it's important to make sure the screen isn't compromised.

So, I tried No Scope glasses, a goggle-like product that promises to reduce the glare and eyestrain that comes from too much time in front of a monitor.

Why I like it:

They fit nicely, cover most of your eyes and also sit well over glasses.

It has a slightly yellow hue, but it does not detract or diminish the quality of the screen.

Usually when I look at a computer or watch any gamers I feel the strain almost immediately – unless I'm wearing a pair of glasses. That doesn't happen with the No Scope glasses. Once they go on, the glare becomes negligible because they filter out the blues that are often overpowering to the eyes.

Plus, they just look good.

The cost:

Each pair of glasses runs $19.99 and comes with a soft carrying bag and cleaning cloth.

Where to buy:

The glasses can be purchased directly via the company website (http://ift.tt/RtepoW ^[1]) or other websites like Amazon.com and eBay.