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Impact Of Blue Light On Your Eyes - Ojaseyehospital

  Overview Coronavirus pandemic contributes to an increasing trend of working through digital screens. People are involved in work from home or virtual learning opportunities. The digital setup provides the comfort of home and flexibility of time. However, it also has some negative effects, especially on the health of an individual. These digital screens emit a significant amount of blue light than any other color. Blue light usually has a short wavelength which can damage the soft tissues of the human eye. Digital screens, such as computers, laptops, smartphone,s and tablets can cause fatigue and eye strain. Effect of blue light on eyes Our body is designed uniquely in context to the sleep-wake cycle. A hormone present in our body named melatonin controls our sleep-wake cycle. The sleep-wake cycle is a process that keeps you awake during the day and makes you tired at night. Blue light potentially causes sleepless nights and daytime fatigue. The process depends on the secretion of...