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Blue light is in the news
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Recently published studies have investigated the role of blue light as protection for age-related macular degeneration as well as the effect of blue light-filtering intraocular lenses on visual function. The introduction of the Healio.com/Optometry blog on AMD prevention will highlight the growing knowledge base on this harmful wavelength of light.
Blue light–filtering IOLs effective as protection for AMD patients, study shows
Patients with dry age-related macular degeneration may benefit from blue-light filtering intraocular lenses after cataract surgery, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
Study: Visual function similar in blue, UV-light filtering IOLs
There were no significant differences in visual acuity or macular changes between eyes implanted with UV- or blue-light filtering intraocular lenses, according a study recently published in Optometry & Vision Science.
UV vs. blue light: Which is more dangerous?
The second blog from new Healio.com/Optometry blogger Gary L. Morgan, OD, debates the risks of exposure to UV light vs. the risks of exposure to blue light.