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Research compiled by the AOA indicates that prolonged exposure to blue light (such as sitting in front of a computer all day) might cause damage to your retina — the innermost layer of your eye that ...
Blue light usually comes from the sun but also from digital screens and LED lights. Some experts believe artificial sources may be causing eye damage in humans, but animal studies are inconclusive.
The retina is the layer of cells positioned at the back of your eyeball. This layer senses the light that comes into your eyeball and sends signals to your brain. The key retina parts include the ...
Eye diseases often develop asymptomatically for many years. ICTER scientists have developed the f-ORG technique, which ...
Your retina is the lining that covers the inner wall of the back of your eye. The cells in your retina are sensitive to light. They send signals to your brain so you can see. When you have an ...
Blue light is a high-energy light that the eyes absorb from computers, smartphones, LED lights, and fluorescent lights. The sun is the biggest source of blue light. On a sunny day, it's 100,000 ...
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.
Many people use their electronic devices, including phones, tablets, and computers, for extended periods. Companies now sell screen protectors that reportedly block blue light and benefit eye ...
Sustained blue light exposure from electronic devices and digital screens is not kind on your overall health, and has been linked to eye strain, macular degeneration and poor sleep quality. The ...
Scientists at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have discovered that certain ...
Flashes of light in the corner of the eye could occur for many reasons. Learn about the potential causes and when a person should get a doctor’s advice here.