Graphic by Dani Ramirez
Written by Serigo Gonzalez
There is a rising wave of concern regarding the possible health issues surrounding excessive screen exposure. The following information has been gathered to inform readers of the effects of that screen exposure, the light emitted from it and what today’s science says about it
Blue light is emitted from LED screens and falls within the blue portion of the visible light spectrum. In the modern era, this light is nearly unavoidable as screens are integrated into most aspects of daily life.
A recent solution for the visual noise that has risen in popularity since the COVID-19 shutdown is blue light glasses. The idea of these lenses is to filter out most of the blue light that is emitted through screens, but vary wildly in price, therefore, quality. With this idea of needing to filter out blue light and seeing some frames cost upward of $90, the majority of consumers have chosen to get more affordable options. The problem with that comes with the fact that blue light has not been proven to be entirely harmful.
The central question for many consumers is whether blue light glasses are worth the cost. Currently, there is no definitive scientific consensus. Unless recommended by a health care professional or personally found to reduce eye strain, blue light glasses may represent a solution to a problem that is not clearly supported by current research.
