Eye Health and Blue Light

Eye Health and Blue Light

Blue light is supposedly responsible for interrupted sleep patterns and eye problems and is something people now try to avoid. To a certain extent, this is true. An excessive amount of blue light wavelengths can negatively impact your vision. Blue light itself is not always a bad thing, but in many cases, it isn't the best light to expose yourself to if you can help it. If you are exposed to blue light, you should take steps to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Total Eyecare in Elko offers help in doing so.

What Is Blue Light?

Blue light refers to the wavelengths of visible light at the blue end of the spectrum. Blue light triggers your body to wake up and be more alert. Too much blue light can cause eye strain. Excessive blue light is present with most computer and smartphone screens. This is one of the reasons why people experience computer vision syndrome, a particular type of eye strain specific to screen use.

When Is It OK?

Blue light is harmless in moderation. It's a normal part of daylight. Blue light only becomes a problem when excessive amounts make its way into the eye.

How Can You Protect Yourself?

For those times when you don't want your eyes to suffer from excess blue light, limit screen time in the hours before bed. Also consider getting computer glasses that have special lenses that help block blue light.

Good Eye Care Protects Eye Health

Schedule an appointment with our optometrists at Total Eyecare in Elko to learn more about how blue light can affect your eyes and how we can help. Call us at (775) 738-8491 to arrange to see one of our eye doctors today.