Workspace Wellness
Gunnar Optiks Intercept
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-05-09 · 4 expert sources
Pros
- +65% blue light blocking — highest in the blue light glasses category
- +Most credible option for pre-sleep evening wear if avoiding screens is not possible
- +Established brand with consistent quality control across frame lines
- +Spring hinges handle extended wear sessions comfortably
- +Available with Rx lenses via GUNNAR prescription program
Cons
- −Cochrane 2023 systematic review: little or no evidence of daytime digital eye strain relief
- −Amber tint is prominent and very visible — shifts color perception noticeably
- −Gaming-coded aesthetics limit use in professional and video-call contexts
- −AAO does not recommend blue light glasses for eye strain
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus6.5
- Effectiveness7.0
- Build safety8.5
- Durability8.0
- Value7.5
What the experts say
“Blue-light filtering lenses probably make little or no difference to digital eyestrain compared with standard spectacle lenses.”