Blue light is an inevitable part of our digital lives. We are constantly exposed to it, whether through our laptops and phones or simply by being out in the sun. However, continuous exposure to it can damage our eyesight and even impact our sleep patterns. Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic provides an overview to help you understand the extent of its effects on our eyes and overall well-being.
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
Too much screen time and gadget use can cause digital eye strain, which is an increasing concern among parents due to the shift to virtual learning in their children’s education. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce digital eye strain. You can follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, you should remind your child to take a break and look at an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
What about blue light glasses? Can they protect kids’ still-developing eyes from digital eye strain? The short answer is yes; blue light glasses can provide some form of protection. Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, your trusted optometrist, explains in this blog post.
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