Hot on the heels of announcing new tech for its blue light blocking glasses, GUNNAR Optiks is back with another new offering.
In collaboration with Marvel Studios, GUNNAR Optiks has announced the upcoming release of the officially-licensed Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Edition blue light blocking glasses. These glasses are designed to shield users from the potential adverse effects of visible high-energy blue light, such as eye irritation, blurred vision, and fatigue.
The Groot Edition glasses from GUNNAR, inspired by Marvel Comics’ Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy,” combine distinctive style with functional design. These glasses feature the strength and natural beauty of walnut wood, which is not only sustainably harvested but also enhances the durability of the frames through its lamination to a carbon fiber internal layer. This combination improves firmness and both tensile and compressive strength, making the glasses suitable for both everyday wear and more adventurous conditions.
Key Features of the Groot Glasses
- Material: The frames are made of sustainably harvested walnut wood laminated to carbon fiber, which provides both a robust structure and a lightweight feel.
- Hinges: Equipped with flexible spring hinges, these glasses offer a comfortable fit that adjusts to various head sizes without compromising the frame’s integrity.
- Lens Technology: The glasses feature GUNNAR’s patented lens technology designed to reduce eye strain by blocking harmful blue light and 100% of UV rays. This technology is beneficial for those who spend considerable time in front of digital screens.
- Lens Coating: The lenses are treated with G-Shield Premium coating, which is anti-reflective, smudge-resistant, and oleophobic, making them easier to clean and maintain.
- Lens Material: Made from proprietary polyamide material, the lenses provide exceptionally crisp optics and ultra-durability, suitable for all kinds of environmental conditions.
Included with Purchase
- Custom Eco-friendly Accessories: Each pair of glasses comes with a custom-designed eco-friendly glasses case, a microfiber pouch, and a microfiber cleaning cloth, all created with sustainability in mind.
- Warranty: The glasses are backed by a 24-month warranty, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
Priced at $129, the Groot Glasses incorporate sustainable materials in their design, including sustainably sourced walnut wood. The construction features flexible spring hinges and carbon fiber reinforcement, enhancing both the durability and comfort of the glasses. This design ensures they are not only lightweight and stylish but also robust enough for daily use.
Why Blue Light Blocking?
Blue light blocking glasses filter out or reduce exposure and have numerous benefits. Blue light on the visible light spectrum emitted by many digital screens, such as computers, smartphones, and televisions, it can have adverse or long-term effects.
- Reducing Eye Strain: Extensive exposure to blue light from screens can cause eye strain, discomfort, and fatigue. Blue light blocking glasses help reduce these symptoms by minimizing the amount of blue light that reaches the eyes.
- Improving Sleep Patterns: Blue light has been shown to suppress the natural production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles. By wearing blue light blocking glasses, especially in the evening, individuals may experience an improvement in sleep quality and find it easier to fall asleep.
- Preventing Long-term Eye Damage: Some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to high-energy visible (HEV) blue light could contribute to retinal damage and long-term vision problems like age-related macular degeneration. Although more research is needed to conclusively determine the effects, blue light glasses are considered a preventive measure to mitigate potential risks.
- Comfort During Prolonged Screen Time: For people who spend many hours in front of screens, whether for work or leisure, blue light blocking glasses can make the experience more comfortable by reducing glare and increasing contrast.
Order Yours
Learn more about the Groot edition of the GUNNAR glasses, or purchase a pair for yourself, at the brand’s website starting from today. The Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Edition glasses will be available for purchase on Amazon.com starting on April 30th.
