The phrase "yet at first glance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or a surprising observation that may not be immediately obvious upon initial inspection.
Example: "The painting appears chaotic, yet at first glance, one can see a hidden harmony in the colors."
Alternatives: "however, upon initial observation" or "but at first sight".
Yet at first glance she was a pioneer in many ways.
Yet at first glance a report on March 18th by IFPI, a record-industry group, suggests that things are still getting worse.
Yet at first glance, the work seems much more interested in dealing with Billy Noone's dysfunctional family than with the implications of his tour of duty in Iraq.
Yet at first glance, Collins' sage advice seems to offer not so much insight as a blinding glimpse of the obvious.
Yet at second glance, the run-down hangdog air epitomises the disappointment of the past 20 years.
Yet at second glance this article shows why Steve Jobs was basically right.
Yet it's easier, at first glance, to see the differences between the two ideologies.
Its multifaceted and intricate physiopathology may seem deterring at first glance, yet a careful multi-step diagnostic approach may easily unravel the underlying mechanisms and enable physicians to adopt the adequate measures at the patient's bedside.
Slow-cooked salmon on a pillow of chive mashed potatoes seems, at first glance, like yet another dutiful salmon dish, but pickled ramps add a racy touch, set off brilliantly by an earthy chanterelle vinaigrette.
That episode came to mind after reports that Brentford will part company with their manager, Mark Warburton, at the end of the season – a story that at first glance seems yet another vindication of why the chapter in Len Shackleton's autobiography called "The Average Director's Knowledge of Football" consisted of a single blank page.
Murphy's injury occurred in the middle of February, and he has yet to play in a game, which at first glance would not bode well for Wright's quick return.
