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OLIVER EYE ASSOCIATES Family Eye Care
Since 1963
406 N. Wilson St Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-327-1181
obviously comes from the
make the sky look blue.
We also require normal
blue light for a complete
sleep cycle, but there is
also a range of harmful
blue light that penetrates
the front of the eye and
damage the eye’s retina.
Man-made blue light is
generated from fluorescent
and LED lighting and flat
screen televisions. Most
notably man-made blue
light is generated from
display screens of computers, electronic notebooks, electronic pads, and/or of course from digital cellular phones.
The eye is not good at blocking blue light.
Virtually all visible blue light passes through the cornea (the front surface of the eye), the lens of the
IS BLUE LIGHT BAD FOR YOUR EYES?
Blue light waves are Ultraviolet rays (UV). They have higher energy (HEV) which makes them capable of producing changes in the skin and other tissues. Like all UV light, blue light has both benefits and dangers.
Blue light is everywhere. In its natural form, it
eye and reaches the retina. Many researchers and eye care providers are concerned that long term exposure to HEV blue light from these man-made sources might increase the risk of AMD later in life. AMD stands for age-related macular degeneration, a disease that breaks down the macula -- the light-sensitive portion of the retina that allows you to see fine detail. It blurs the
straight-ahead vision
required for activities such as reading or driving.
Blue light contributes to digital eye strain. Computer glasses with proper yellow tint as well as blue-blocking non- glare coatings may increase comfort when viewing digital devices. These lenses may also help improve your sleep
patterns especially if you spend time looking at a device in the hours before you go to sleep.
Make an appointment with your eye care provider today to talk about how you can protect your eyes and your vision from the long-term effects of blue-light exposure.
sun. HEV light rays are what
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