![]() ![]() ![]() You can also improve your sleep by reducing screen time before you hit the hay. They recommend sitting an arm's length away from your screen, taking frequent breaks (look away from your computer for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes) and keeping lubricating eyedrops nearby (if your peepers tend to get dry). Of course, anyone who has stared at their fourth Zoom of the day knows how tired the eyes can get from constant computer use, but the AAO says that is due to the way we use our devices rather than the light emitting from them. One large review found a lack of high-quality evidence that blue light blocking glasses to anything to improve sleep, alleviate eye fatigue, or protect eye health. And yes, while studies have shown that exposure to intense blue light from the sun can raise your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye conditions, there is just not enough light emitted from your laptop, iPad or phone to cause damage or strain, the AAO has concluded. But experts including those at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation say there's no solid evidence that blue light from electronic devices causes any harm. ![]() Editor's note: Glasses that block blue light have become increasingly popular over the past few years-especially during the COVID pandemic, when we found ourselves stuck at home staring at our computers all day long.
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