However, most eye health experts dont find the results surprising.
Is Blue Light Really Harmful?
Thats an opportunity, of course, to market products, he said.
Blue light glasses claim to filter out blue light to reduce eye strain or prevent sleep disturbances.
Staring at the computer can have some negative effects.
It can cause your eyes to dry out and become uncomfortable.
To prevent eye strain, its best to take breaks from the screen.
Does Blue Light Disrupt Sleep?
But at night, the release of melatonin is supposed to help with sleep.
Without the melatonin, our sleep cycle is definitely affected, and we dont sleep as well.
The best prevention is to reduce screen time before bed, Maturi said.
Its not going to damage your eyes, but it might affect your sleep, Yuhas said.
Should You Ditch Your Blue Light Glasses?
Most eye health experts dont seem concerned about any health risks from wearingblue light glasses.
You may even experience a placebo effect and think you feel better while wearing them, according to Maturi.
Besides the cost, theres no real downside to wearing blue light glasses.
Its nice to see that its actually clearly stated in multiple studies now that it really doesnt matter.
Its more of a fashion statement, Maturi said.
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