EYE CARE Q: Can light from computers/phones harm your eyes? A: There are studies that show the blue light emitted by phones, computers, and TVs can affect your circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is what regulates your sleep cycle. So being on electronics late at night can make it more difficult to fall asleep. It's advised to not Dr. Kynndyl use electronics for an hour or two before bedtime. In Giannonatti addition, people blink less when they are on electronic devices, so it's important to take breaks. An easy way to remember is the 20/20 rule. Take a break from your electronics every 20 minutes and look out in the distance for 20 seconds, remembering to blink. Even with breaks, our eyes can become strained and fatigued from extended time on electronic devices. There are special filters that can be put onto your glasses to increase visual comfort. Anti-reflective lens coatings are designed to block specific wavelengths of light to reduce glare. Blue-blocking anti-reflective coatings are specifically designed to block blue wavelength light emitted from our electronic devices from entering your eyes. For people who work all day on the computer or spend extended periods of time on electronics, this can help reduce eye fatigue and make your eyes more comfortable. Our office offers blue-blocking anti-reflective coating for glasses. If you would like this coating on your next pair of glasses or have more questions, please call our office. Optometrist WHELAN KEye Care 1900 DIVISION ST. W, BEMIDJI, MN (218) 759-1430 WHELANEYECARE.COM EYE CARE Q: Can light from computers/phones harm your eyes? A: There are studies that show the blue light emitted by phones, computers, and TVs can affect your circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is what regulates your sleep cycle. So being on electronics late at night can make it more difficult to fall asleep. It's advised to not Dr. Kynndyl use electronics for an hour or two before bedtime. In Giannonatti addition, people blink less when they are on electronic devices, so it's important to take breaks. An easy way to remember is the 20/20 rule. Take a break from your electronics every 20 minutes and look out in the distance for 20 seconds, remembering to blink. Even with breaks, our eyes can become strained and fatigued from extended time on electronic devices. There are special filters that can be put onto your glasses to increase visual comfort. Anti-reflective lens coatings are designed to block specific wavelengths of light to reduce glare. Blue-blocking anti-reflective coatings are specifically designed to block blue wavelength light emitted from our electronic devices from entering your eyes. For people who work all day on the computer or spend extended periods of time on electronics, this can help reduce eye fatigue and make your eyes more comfortable. Our office offers blue-blocking anti-reflective coating for glasses. If you would like this coating on your next pair of glasses or have more questions, please call our office. Optometrist WHELAN KEye Care 1900 DIVISION ST. W, BEMIDJI, MN (218) 759-1430 WHELANEYECARE.COM