For those working from home, their environment may seem relatively risk-free. However, from the moment employees log in to the moment they sign off, there may be one hazard they cannot avoid: blue light.
Blue light is a color within the visible light spectrum with a shorter wavelength, and as a result, a higher energy output. Exposure to blue light, which is in our devices’ screens, can lead to digital eye strain and impacts the body’s circadian rhythm when used at night, making it harder to go to sleep, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Scott Edmonds, chief eye care officer at UnitedHealthcare Vision, believes blue light may also pose a serious threat to people’s eye health down the line.
