@_tyoung Trevor, you just explained the origin of Felix Gray perfectly! We were analysts who felt our eyes were getting too burned out for being in our mid-20's and wanted a quality solution that was a little less game-y and a little more office-appropriate! Of course, we're out here for all our gamer friends as well :)

@evannite Hey Evan, kind of! f.lux is a great product for warming the temperature of your screen, but because it is a software solution, it does not fundamentally alter the diodes of LED screens, so there is high energy light still emitted. Also, it does nothing for glare, which is a major component of eyestrain. When testing these glasses with professionals at companies like Spotify, LinkedIn, Barclays and Google, we met a ton of folks who also used software solutions, but still use Felix Grays because of the reasons mentioned above for the ultimate comfort. Also, f.lux is great for developers that work in a terminal all day, but if you're a designer or constantly work with the web, changing the entire color of your screen is not ideal. Here's a little piece Forbes did on software solutions, Nightshift in this case: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gord...

@evannite Woohoo! Glad they're helping, Sam! Back when we were analysts before starting FG, we were also skeptical of solutions... Until we started researching, testing different products and lens types, etc. Once we realized this is a real thing (the gaming industry adopted this a while ago) we knew we had to create a modern, fashionable design for all the folks out there staring at their computer all day, just like us! Thanks so much for the support :)

@tom_jaklitsch Hey Tom, this is great to hear! So happy they help make your day in front of the screen a little more comfortable :) Hearing things like this makes us smile ear to ear... Thanks so much for the support!

@joshpuetz @felixgrays any science ehind the product?

@samrealizes Woohoo! Glad they're helping, Sam! Back when we were analysts before starting FG, we were also skeptical of solutions... Until we started researching, testing different products and lens types, etc. Once we realized this is a real thing (the gaming industry adopted this a while ago) we knew we had to create a modern, fashionable design for all the folks out there staring at their computer all day, just like us! Thanks so much for the support :)

@sydfunke Hey Sydnee, we're sooo glad you dig em! Not a bad accessory for a technology user to have, eh? We're working on prescription, and we'll definitely get you hooked up as soon as our small startup is able to handle it operationally :))

@tsunaze Hi Pierre, unfortunately, we currently only ship in the US as we just launched this year and started small. However, we are working hard to get to the point where we can help all the tired eyes across the world, and we'll be letting this group know the moment we're able to do so :) http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@davidsfeng Hey David, thanks for the kind words! A cheap solution is exactly what we set out to change when starting Felix Gray. We differentiate our selves from other blue light lens and frame providers by focusing on quality, which is why we have a slightly higher price point. Unlike other lens providers you mentioned, we do not simply slap on a blue light coating, but instead, have synthesized the pigment naturally produced by the human body and imbedded it in the polycarbonate lens itself. While much more expensive to produce, this absorbs the correct amount of blue instead of just reflecting it, which gives off a purple glare... Not flattering! This also means that the coating will never chip or flake like coating solutions, drastically improving the lens durability and longevity. Also, we have gotten the lens nearly crystal clear, (they appear as normal eyeglasses) as we wanted to create something those who benefit from such a product would actually want to wear. For the frames, we don't use plastic or other stamp-able materials, but instead, our frames are handcrafted with acetate from Varese, Italy - a region with over a century of experience in producing the world's nicest acetates. We do use a manufacturer in China for the frames, and while this manufacturer is proprietary, we made sure to source the same manufacturer that handcrafts frames for a handful of the most sought after eyewear brands in the world. It took a lot of homework, and long flights, but we wanted to make sure quality was second to none. We then build each pair of Felix Grays at our optics labs (New York and Arizona) as they're ordered for each customer. So how are we able to piece all of this together for an honest price of $95? To start, we're a 3-person startup, so overhead is zero. Second, we've built our supply chain and business in hyper-efficient way utilizing cloud technology and pay ourselves only enough to cover rent :) We started Felix Gray as former analysts working in startups and financial markets when we decided that our mid-twenties was way too young to experience eye problems derived from working with computers all day. Unsatisfied with the few cheap and gaudy options available, we decided to leave our careers to build a company that helps our colleagues, and in the process, further disrupt the eyewear business, which has always been built on disgustingly high margins. We're just a group of technology lovers who wanted to build a high-quality product for our friends and colleagues doing awesome things in front of the screen all day :)

@taylorbarr Hi Taylor, we are working on building out the reservation confirmation, but you're order did in fact get placed! You won't be charged until they ship, and you will also receive shipping confirmation as soon as they leave our facility :) Thank you so much for the support, we can't wait to get them to you!

@kevnguy Hey Kevin, great question! The magnification we currently offer is the slightest amount possible, just +0.25. This helps the eyes' ciliary muscles work a little less while focusing in and out on the screen all day, and adds a little contrast to the overall image. As a developer, magnification would probably be great, as it's most enjoyed by those who spend the most of their day in a terminal or excel. It is, however, a personal preference, so if you try magnification and decide it's not for you, we'll send you a pre-paid shipping label and swap the lens for one without magnification free of charge :) Thanks again for reaching out, and we'd be happy to answer any more questions you may have at help@shopfelixgray.com!

@shopfelixgray I'm sitting in the cart on your site right now, trying to decide this exact thing. Awesome that you guys will swap those out, I think I'll give magnification a shot! Thanks!

@tomlittrell Hey Tom, great question, as we had to do a ton of research when we left our old gigs as analysts to start this company. We learned that, in eyewear, you get what you pay for and there's a lot of science that goes into how the lens functions, especially when you make it as clear as possible. To start, looking at the wavelengths of high energy light diverted from the eyes, and how it's done so is keen. Most other blue blocking lens completely block the blue light with a coating that can chip or scratch, whereas Felix Gray lenses actually absorb the harmful wavelengths while allowing the "good" blue light through, and this is baked into the polycarbonate itself, so it will not chip or peel. To get a comparable lens from an optometrist would cost between $200-300, but we created our business to go against the historic disgusting margins of the eyewear industry. Another difference is the frame material and hinges. Where the $10 option from amazon is made of plastic with cheap hinges, we use premium acetate from Varese, Italy, with a durable hinges for longevity. While a more expensive and modern version may not be for everyone, we wanted to make sure we were sure to create the highest quality option available, suitable for any office or sense of fashion. Also, we're a small 2 person startup with a marketing budget that's almost non-existent. We have grown by learning some marketing tactics, but predominately by word of mouth, as we spent months demo-ing Felix Grays with employees at companies like Uber, Barclays, Spotify, Google and LinkedIn to make sure users found them beneficial before going to market. This was a really good question, and as I mentioned, something we were extremely curious about when starting Felix Gray. Everyone should ask it :)

@braunshizzle Hey Braunson, we love our neighbors up north! In fact, one of our earliest adopters was an amazing Canadian developer from Microsoft that grabbed a pair when she was visiting the states. The 3 of us at FG are working hard at International expansion, and Canada is certainly first on the list! We'll be letting this group know the moment we're able to ship to all our friends with tired eyes around the globe :) http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@felixgrays Thanks, I've already signed up. I live ~5 minutes from the US border and have a address over there I can ship to so I may have to use that for now :D

@braunshizzle Oh awesome! That will work perfectly fine. Really glad this is the case; the only bummer about being such a young startup is having to be patient with operational facets like international shipping, but we're on it ;)

@royalenfielder Hey Vineet, thanks for reaching out! Currently, we only ship within the US, but we're working hard to take care of all the tired eyes around the globe! We'll be letting this group know the moment we're able to ship abrod :) http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@rodolfobenitez_ Hey Rodolfo, great question! The glasses can be worn seamlessly with contacts, but we are also working on additional reader powers and prescription in 2017. We'll be letting all our friends needing Rx know via this group :) http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@filip_johansen Hey Filip! We currently only ship within the US, but we're hard at work trying to take care of all the tired eyes around the globe. We'll let this group know the moment we're able to ship internationally :) http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@kaizendad Nice catch, Wade! Updated. And we're working on offering prescription and additional reading powers in 2017, as we just launched this past year and started small! We'll be letting all of our colleagues requiring Rx know right when we're able to do via this group: http://shopfelixgray.us10.list-m...

@kaizendad I'm in the same boat. I have computer glasses with a very small prescription (+.75). Unsure whether the Felix Grays are a good idea for me since I already have glasses for this purpose, and they are designed specifically for my eye.