The REGEN™ collection was created to provide gamers with never-seen-before products that aid and enhance their gaming experience. 

But underneath all this is the value of creating the best gaming glasses that also protect our community’s health and well-being—this includes improving sleep quality and protecting long-term eye health. 

When developing the lenses for our gaming glasses, our partner team - Inspecs - conducted a full range of tests on one of the main focuses of our gaming glasses, the blue light filter of the lenses. High amounts of UV light are emitted from all screens, which can result in eye strain, increase gamers’ susceptibility to migraines and headaches, cause sleeping difficulties and many other side effects that can impact overall health and wellbeing. 

 When developing the lenses for our gaming glasses, our partner team—Inspecs conducted a full range of tests to assess things like traffic light signal recognition, lens durability, and, of course, the % of blue light that is blocked.

REGEN BLUE LIGHT LENS FILTER BENEFITS:

• 65% block of the most harmful blue light + 40% of overall blue light
• Colour is not distorted whilst viewing as the lenses are almost transparent in appearance, rather than the standard yellow tint that you might see elsewhere
• REGEN™ lenses are durable, impact resistant and their coating helps to repel water and fingerprints

As well as our Blue light blocking lenses, we have also developed specially formulated colour-enhancing lenses to further elevate the gamer experience, enriching the graphics and contrast within the colour spectrum. Scientifically developed using a combination of specially formulated dyes to build this environment, the colour-enhancing lenses also offer a 30% blue block feature.

No matter your purchase, REGEN™ will take care of your well-being.

Whilst REGEN™ and Inspecs have a wealth of experience designing and developing best-in-class frames and lenses, we knew that we wanted to find a partner with true expertise in eye health. More importantly, we wanted to fully invest in how our products can be used to protect our customers' well-being…

WHO ARE MTHK?

Co-founded by leading professors and ophthalmologists from London's prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital, Making Technology Human Kind (MTHK) products have been developed by the best eye surgeons in the world. They are also the world's first (and only) B-Corp certified eye care brand, which signifies that they meet high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

Their ultimate focus is eye health, with products spanning eye sprays and vitamins to high-quality accessories. 

MTHK’s extensive research covers all aspects of eye health, including dry eyes, eye strain, and how everyday actions such as wearing makeup, drinking alcohol, and—most importantly for gamers—being exposed to blue light can impact eyesight. 

Over the last few years, there has been some scrutiny of how blue light-blocking glasses work, but MTHK’s research demonstrates exactly why we have worked to develop some of the highest-grade blue light filter lenses available.

The following are key excerpts from MTHK’s blog, how to protect eyes from blue light:

IS BLUE LIGHT BAD FOR YOUR EYES?

The human eye is equipped with specialised cells called retinal ganglion cells that are sensitive to blue light. Prolonged exposure to blue light can lead to digital eye strain, characterised by symptoms such as dryness, irritation, headaches, and blurred vision. Moreover, blue light exposure at night can disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm by suppressing the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

REGEN™ TIP: WHAT IS A CIRCADIAN RHYTHM?

A circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that is part of the body’s internal clock. It runs in the background to carry out essential functions and processes.

Keeping a consistent routine and sleep schedule is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. 

This means that products such as the REGEN™ blue light blocking gaming glasses are vital for gamers such as our ambassadors Danny Aarons and Andy Castell. Both have said that wearing the REGEN™ glasses during long streams has improved their sleep quality.

DOES BLUE LIGHT CAUSE MACULAR DEGENERATION?

Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the central part of the retina, leading to gradual loss of vision. The retina contains a pigment called lipofuscin, which accumulates over time and can be activated by blue light, producing free radicals that damage the retina. Studies suggest that long-term exposure to blue light may contribute to the development of macular degeneration.

WHAT ARE BLUE LIGHT GLASSES?

Blue light glasses, also known as blue light blocking or filtering glasses, are a type of eyewear featuring lenses designed to absorb or reflect high-energy visible (HEV) blue light (wavelengths 400 to 450 nm).

The lenses in Blue Light glasses use specialised filtering materials or coatings to reduce the amount of blue light that reaches our eyes. These lenses use three primary methods:

• Absorption: Some lenses incorporate pigments or dyes that selectively absorb blue light, preventing it from reaching the eye. These lenses often have a yellow or amber tint responsible for their filtering properties.

• Reflection: Other lenses utilise a thin anti-reflective coating that reflects blue light away from the eye. This type of coating typically gives the lenses a blue or purple reflection when viewed at certain angles.
• Combination: Some blue light glasses combine absorption and reflection techniques to offer a more comprehensive blue light filtering solution.

WHY MTHK? 

To further our dedication to improving eye health amongst gamers and continue to provide our customers with the best service and products, we ensure any companies we partner with are also at the top of their game. 

This is why we have established a fantastic relationship with MTHK, a company that champions eye health and care - and has the research and the products to prove it. We’re proud to supply MTHK products alongside our own true eye care specialists to support true gaming specialists. We’re not in this for profit; plenty of products out there may have the ‘right look’ and branding but have zero benefits when it comes to eye health!

HOW CAN REGEN™ + MTHK PRODUCTS HELP ME? 

We will be introducing the MTHK range to the REGEN™ site over the coming weeks, starting with their eye drops. These drops provide 8 hours of intensive, soothing relief to tired, dry eyes—perfect for marathon gaming sessions. 

Together, the MTHK and REGEN™ collections are the perfect combination;

 REGEN™ GAMING GLASSES OFFER:

• 65% block of the most harmful Blue Light (between 415 - 455nm)
• 40% block of overall Blue Light (between 425 - 455nm)
• The promotion of better sleep and enhanced visual clarity
• Prevention of eye strain, headaches and dry eye
• A stylish touch to your gaming look
• Scratch-resistant protection

MTHK EYE DROPS PROVIDE:

• Instant Comfort with Intensive Hydration & Lasting Moisturisation
• Safety to Combine with MTHK Eye Spray for extra dry eyes
• Tech developed by World-Leading Eye Surgeons & Scientists
• Ethically Formulated - Preservative-Free, Cruelty-Free
• Compatibility with Other Eye Treatments & Drops
• Long-Lasting - able to use for 6 Months after First Use
• Easy storage - No Refrigeration Required

WHERE CAN I BUY MTHK PRODUCTS?

Currently, you can purchase the MTHK eye drops on the REGEN™ site. Use code MTHKREGEN when purchasing these alongside REGEN™ gaming glasses to benefit from our bundle discount.     

To shop the full MTHK range or learn more about our proud partnership, head to the MTHK site.