Never knew my posture was so bad until EyeForcer
Something that seems like common sense to me is keeping good posture but in this digital world we live in, we have started to lack a bit of that formality due to our digital activities. Sitting at computers for days on end and sometimes leaning in to read the screen causes us to lose some of that posture training that we got when we were children. Good posture is unfortunately not a priority to teach our children anymore. I remember watching movies that were set in the 40s and 50s and teaching posture and good manners were all part of the regular curriculum of home economics. Now, that class is an elective and not required for students. It’s also geared more towards how to cook and sew — not so much about manners and posture. It would be great if that was something that was stressed more because good posture can help alleviate a lot of health issues. Since I’m one of those people who suffer from poor posture I was glad to discover the EyeForcer Smart Glasses because they are designed to help those with bad posture correct their behavior.
DETAILS
EyeForcer is a prescription friendly unisex frame that is designed to help with ‘text neck’ and other posture-related disorders. Text neck is a disorder that is used to describe poor posture due to looking at mobile devices. The EyeForcer uses sensor technology to measure the angle at which users look at their handheld devices. When your head tilts, you get an LED flash to notify you when your neck is not at a proper angle. The LED turns off when you correct your posture. You also receive notifications on your phone and if you have one, your Apple Watch. EyeForcer is proven to help with conditions like Text Neck Syndrome, Computer Vision Syndrome, and Gameboy Disease. It may also help with symptoms like neck, back, and shoulder pain, blurred vision, eyestrain, and headaches. The frames are also equipped with anti-blue light lenses to help protect your eyes from the screen light. You can replace the lenses with prescription lenses if you wish.
USER EXPERIENCE
The EyeForcer glasses came packaged decorative cardboard box. The outside was well-labeled with ‘EyeForcer’ and some basic information about the product that was housed inside the box. When you first open the box, you will find a hard shell zippered case that keeps the glasses safe. The case stores the glasses, its charging cable, and power adapter as well as a microfiber cloth and a quick user guide. On the frames of the EyeForcer, you will find a small switch that turns the device on and off. Next to the switch is the Micro USB port used for charging the glasses. On the inside of the stem, where the switch is located, is the LED light. It emits a bright light when your head tilts past a certain point.
The glasses are very lightweight. The frames are made out of plastic but are comfortable to wear. I tried them out for several hours to see how they would affect my daily routine. One thing to remember is that these aren’t just for computer use. The glasses will tell you when your head tilts in a poor posture direction even if you are washing dishes or folding laundry. I did several different activities while I tested out the glasses. I typed on my computer, read through news on my phone, washed my hands, ate dinner, etc. I was surprised at how often I received notifications to correct my posture. Without wearing the EyeForcer glasses, I never would have noticed that I was holding my head in odd positions. I did find that after wearing the glasses for a lengthy period of time, the LED notifications became bothersome.
I truly appreciate the antireflective coating on the plain lenses that are included with the frames. It wasn’t something that had to be added in order for these glasses to be effective, but EyeForcer went ahead and added it, which is a welcome addition in my opinion. The only criticism I have of the EyeForcer glasses is its frames. They are lightweight, yes, but they also feel somewhat cheap. They are, in fact, so lightweight, that I am concerned about them breaking if I use them frequently. I would like it if the frames were heavier — maybe about the same weight as Ray Bans or other classically styled sunglasses.
CONCLUSION
The EyeForcers are great tools for helping you understand when you need to correct your posture. They won’t do it for you, but they will notify you when you need to be corrected. I found them to be helpful while I was actively using them, but I do confess, that I wish the frames were heavier than they are. They retail for $240 (on sale for $215), which I think is a little high for such lightweight frames.
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2 Comments
Hello Nicholas,
Thanks for reviewing EyeForcer. In regard to the frames, you are right. They are very light weight. The frames are made from a hight quality, expensive & durable material called TR90. We chose TR90 due it is durability. It is not easy to break them but don’t try 🙂 Many people prefer light weight frames and some don’t. But overall light weight is preferred by majority. The tip of the temples is made from a very durable and flexible material. You can bend it and adjust it for your head size.
Let me know if you have any questions and hope you enjoy your glasses.
Thank You,
Vahid
Eyeforcer is the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.