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TrueBlue Lens Technology Addresses The Blue Light Threat
The Blue Light portion of the light spectrum, from both natural and artificial sources, poses a threat to human vision and physiological health. TrueBlue is pleased to announce that world renowned Dr. Michael Tolentino MD endorses its advanced lens technology to help with protection. The Blue Light portion of the light spectrum, from both natural and artificial sources, poses a threat to human vision and physiological health. TrueBlue is pleased to announce that world renowned Dr. Michael Tolentino MD endorses its advanced lens technology to help with protection. Historically overlooked, unfiltered Blue Light exposure to humans not only affects our...
Increased Technology Use May Lead to Future Eye Health and Vision Issues
Original Source HereBy: Joan Knight for Minnesota Optometric Association Children need yearly comprehensive eye exams prior to the start of each school year MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital technology has become an integral part of children’s lives in the classroom and at home. While advances in technology may help enhance learning, many digital devices are still relatively new and the long-term effects on young eyes are still being determined. “A child’s eyes are still changing between the ages of 5 and 13 years old” According to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2015 American Eye-Q®survey, 41 percent of parents say their kids spend three or...
Good blue light?
Original Source HereBy: Gary L. Morgan, OD I just returned from Vision Expo West, with 5 days of meetings, education and catching up with colleagues. I really enjoy the Vision Expo meetings; I always come away with a renewed sense of excitement for our profession. I was particularly glad to see the emphasis placed on the new and growing threat of blue light exposure. Many companies in our industry have introduced new products with blue light protection. It is amazing to think that just 3 years ago there was only one product being introduced specifically for this purpose. I welcome this...
'Smart' screens? Blue light can do invisible harm.
Original Source HereBy: Russell Pollitt In social media workshops with parents and teachers a number of concerning issues normally surface: cyberbullying, porn, online privacy, sexting, inappropriate sharing, loneliness and issues around defamation. The recent case of a young Capetonian girl who was almost recruited by Islamic State online is also often a talking point. Seldom, however, are other health issues, like the effect of blue light from LED screens, mentioned. This can be just as damaging – in the long term. By RUSSELL POLLITT. Earlier last week SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng, called for the regulation of social media such...
Give your eyes a break from high-energy blue light
Original Source HereBy: Angela Tuck - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you think staring at your phone or flat-screen TV all day is harmless, think again. Prolonged use of devices that emit blue and violet light, particularly without taking a break to focus on something else, can be harmful to the long-term health of your eyes, doctors say. The light given off by these devices can contribute to eye fatigue, dry eyes and in some cases to the development of age-related macular degeneration “Some of the research and studies coming out show that there is an association — exposure to these devices...