Gunnar France — Education Programme

Help your students see further. Think clearer. Perform better.

Students spend 6 to 10 hours a day in front of screens. GUNNAR's clinically proven eyewear technology reduces digital eye strain at its source — so your students can focus on what matters: learning.

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96%Reported relief from eye strain3 independent clinics · 100+ participants · 6-week study
6–10hAverage daily screen time for studentsOECD Digital Education Report
70%Adults affected by digital eye strainThe Vision Council (US)
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The silent epidemic in every classroom.

Digital eye strain — also known as Computer Vision Syndrome — affects 7 in 10 adults who regularly use screens. Among students, the situation is even more acute: laptops, tablets, smartphones and interactive whiteboards have made sustained screen exposure the norm, not the exception.

Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, neck pain and difficulty concentrating — all of which directly impair a student's ability to absorb, retain and apply information. These are not minor inconveniences. They are measurable barriers to academic performance.

GUNNAR was engineered specifically to address this problem — with patented optical technology that works from the first minute of use, with no adaptation period required.

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Four technologies. One clear advantage.

Every GUNNAR lens combines four distinct optical innovations, each targeting a specific cause of digital eye strain. Together, they create a measurably more comfortable visual environment for anyone spending extended time in front of a screen.

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AMBER™ Lenses — 65% HEV reduction

Screens emit concentrated bursts of high-energy visible (HEV) blue light between 400–450nm. Chronic exposure disrupts sleep cycles, reduces melatonin production and causes cumulative retinal stress. GUNNAR's AMBER™ tint filters 65% of this spectrum while boosting contrast — sharper, calmer vision with no colour distortion.

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GUNNAR Focus — reduced ciliary fatigue

Staring at a fixed screen distance forces the eye's ciliary muscles into sustained contraction — the primary cause of afternoon headaches and end-of-session fatigue. GUNNAR Focus lenses subtly redirect incoming light so the eye achieves sharp focus with significantly less muscular effort, allowing students to study longer without discomfort.

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High-wrap frame — ocular microclimate

Screen use reduces the natural blink rate by up to 66%. Fewer blinks accelerate tear evaporation, leading to dry, irritated eyes — a major source of distraction and discomfort during long study sessions. GUNNAR's patented high-wrap frame geometry creates a natural moisture barrier around the eye, dramatically reducing dryness.

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GSHIELD® coatings — clean visual signal

Classrooms and study spaces are full of competing light sources — overhead LEDs, windows, projectors, neighbouring screens. GSHIELD® multi-layer coatings eliminate reflections and deliver a cleaner, calmer image — less mental overhead, more cognitive bandwidth for learning.

The numbers behind the science.

Every figure below is drawn from published clinical research or recognised academic and industry bodies.

65%+Students with eye strainAmerican Optometric Association
−66%Blink rate reduction on screenOphthalmology research — multiple studies
96%Relief from eye strain symptomsGUNNAR — 3 clinics, 100+ subjects, 6-week study
79%Improved study performanceGUNNAR independent study
65%HEV blue light filteredGUNNAR AMBER™ lenses — published specification
70%Adults with digital eye strainThe Vision Council (US)

What changes for your students.

The impact of reduced eye strain goes well beyond physical comfort. When students are no longer fighting visual fatigue, the cognitive and academic benefits are immediate and measurable.

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Longer study sessions

Less fatigue means students can maintain focus for longer without the discomfort that forces breaks or reduces retention.

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Better concentration

Eliminating visual noise and reducing ciliary effort frees up cognitive bandwidth — more mental energy available for actual learning.

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Improved sleep quality

Filtering HEV blue light in the evening reduces melatonin suppression, helping students fall asleep faster and recover better between study days.

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Works with any device

Laptops, tablets, desktops, interactive whiteboards — GUNNAR works immediately with any screen, any OS, any classroom setup.

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Reduced headaches

Headaches caused by ciliary muscle fatigue and HEV overexposure are among the most common complaints from students. GUNNAR addresses both causes directly.

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Visible institutional care

Providing students with professional-grade eye protection sends a clear message about how your institution values their health and academic success.

What the research says.

"The use of blue-light-filtering lenses significantly reduced eye strain symptoms in participants after extended screen use, with improvements noted in both subjective comfort and objective blink rate measures."

— Journal of Ophthalmology, peer-reviewed clinical study

"Seven in ten American adults experience digital eye strain — a direct consequence of the hours we now spend in front of screens every single day. Among younger populations and students, the prevalence is even higher."

— The Vision Council

Three ways to bring Gunnar to your institution.

Whether you're equipping a single classroom or an entire campus, we adapt to your institution's needs, budget and deployment model.

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Institutional bulk order

Order directly for your students or computer labs. Volume pricing available. Single institutional invoice. Grouped or individual delivery.

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Student discount programme

Each student orders their preferred model using a dedicated institutional code. Compatible with student health plans. Zero logistics management for your team.

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Co-branding & partnerships

Add your institution's logo on the frames. Ideal for welcome kits, student fairs and health awareness campaigns. Dedicated account manager included.

Let's build your programme together.

Our education team responds within one business day. Tell us about your institution and we'll design the right approach — from product selection to deployment.

  • ✅ Volume pricing for schools, universities and training centres
  • ✅ Compatible with student health and wellness budgets
  • ✅ Co-branded frames available for institutional gifting
  • ✅ On-site health fair and campus event participation
  • ✅ Dedicated education account manager
Contact our education team