Is Blue Light Bad For You?

[Frop]

I've been reading natural ways to heal your vision recently. I came across some things saying blue light is destructive to the back of the eye (I am not a doctor so I'm not giving medical advice). What do you guys think about that? I mean I sit infront of a computer all day then go home and sit next to a blue glowing fish tank..

http://www.bluelightexposed.com/#what-is-bue-light

 

[TheLadyCrash]

I personally don't think there's enough scientific research done yet to form a solid conclusion. There are some many variables to take into account like the exact wavelength, intensity, etc.

That being said, my optometrist did upsell me the new special "blue protection " lenses for my glasses and my iPad is set to use Night Shift sooo...lol

 

[Frop]

I personally don't think there's enough scientific research done yet to form a solid conclusion. There are some many variables to take into account like the exact wavelength, intensity, etc.

That being said, my optometrist did upsell me the new special "blue protection " lenses for my glasses and my iPad is set to use Night Shift sooo...lol

Haha ya I have my phone to night shift for the body clock part. I saw a bigger difference in my sleep after taking adaptogens over the blue setting. I was mainly wondering since after I worked a bunch of over time the recent 2-3 months I had a noticeable change in my eyes (primarily using a computer). I was all panicking at first and went to get my eyes check out. Then things calmed down after I stopped working 60 hours a week and went back to 40. Maybe that and stress that even 60 hours a week and I can't catch up lol. Instead they brought me 2 new coworkers and we are still behind.

 

[TheLadyCrash]

Haha ya I have my phone to night shift for the body clock part. I saw a bigger difference in my sleep after taking adaptogens over the blue setting. I was mainly wondering since after I worked a bunch of over time the recent 2-3 months I had a noticeable change in my eyes (primarily using a computer). I was all panicking at first and went to get my eyes check out. Then things calmed down after I stopped working 60 hours a week and went back to 40. Maybe that and stress that even 60 hours a week and I can't catch up lol. Instead they brought me 2 new coworkers and we are still behind.

I hear ya on that one. I'm taking a PTO day tomorrow but still somehow have 44 hours on my time sheet already!

 

[Frop]

I hear ya on that one. I'm taking a PTO day tomorrow but still somehow have 44 hours on my time sheet already!

I'm taking a vacation very soon thanks to the overtime. My wife and I will go. So far my coworker doesn't know how to do my job (the part that requires him to learn software related to 3D parts or other document related bits). I just laugh and I tease him he has a month more to learn. He has already had 2-3 months to learn but... he needs to take more notes! Hehehehe. The other two helpers are temperary because they're from another department since they ran out of work.

 

[mibwb]

They do sell Blu blocking film for windows..you could use it on the outside of your tank

 

[Frop]

Interesting. Apparently blue light for rats helped their memory.

http://endmyopia.org/your-eyes-are-direct-access-to-your-brain-blue-light-reverses-amnesia/

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Blue light is actually very good for you. Sunlight is used in a number of tratments. From depression to biological clock issues.

Whats floating on the internet is the higher intensity lights (and cell phones) disturbing our sleep patterns and that of wildlife.

 

[AcanthurusRex]

I don't like the light shining directly into my eyes. From the Cree websites.

Cree has engaged an independent lab to conduct photobiological testing, also known as eye safety testing, on its blue, royal blue and select white LED components. The results of this testing (explained below in further detail) show signi cant health risks from some of Cree’s visible light LED components when viewed without diffusers or secondary optical devices. These risks warrant an advisory notice to indicate the potential for eye injury caused by prolonged viewing of blue light from these devices.

 

[mibwb]

I don't like the light shining directly into my eyes. From the Cree websites.

Cree has engaged an independent lab to conduct photobiological testing, also known as eye safety testing, on its blue, royal blue and select white LED components. The results of this testing (explained below in further detail) show signi cant health risks from some of Cree’s visible light LED components when viewed without diffusers or secondary optical devices. These risks warrant an advisory notice to indicate the potential for eye injury caused by prolonged viewing of blue light from these devices.

So, we should put the Blu blocking film on our tank?

 

[mibwb]

Interesting. Apparently blue light for rats helped their memory.

http://endmyopia.org/your-eyes-are-direct-access-to-your-brain-blue-light-reverses-amnesia/

But, that was chemically changed memory....so was the light effecting the chemical that was blocking the memory or was it effecting the brain's memory itself. Maybe I should put a light over my Mother to see if her Alzheimer goes away.....