GUNNAR's first blue-light-blocking mineral glass lenses, featuring the same materials used in high-end camera and telescope optics, provide unparalleled optical purity, durability, and color rendition CARLSBAD, Calif. , Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunnar Optiks (aka GUNNAR), the preeminent manufacturer and pioneer of premium computer eyewear, today announced the launch of its new plastic-free Mineral Glass lenses, available in both Clear Pro and Amber tints.
This new technology builds on the excitement generated by the release of Clear Pro lenses earlier this year, expanding GUNNAR's product offerings to deliver the most optically pure, scratch-resistant, and distortion-free lenses on the market. The Mineral Glass lenses make their debut in GUNNAR's latest frame, the Tahoe, which draws inspiration from the pristine clarity of California's largest, deepest and clearest alpine lake. The launch of these Mineral Glass lenses marks a significant engineering milestone for GUNNAR, as they are the only blue light blocking glasses with mineral glass lenses available today.
Mineral Glass has long been regarded as the pinnacle of lens technology for its ability to deliver perfect color rendition and clarity without distortion or haze. To adapt this material to GUNNAR's standards, the R&D team overcame challenges to incorporate GUNNAR's signature 0.2 diopter of focusing power to reduce eye strain, while ensuring the lenses met the company's high quality and performance requirements for .