Sleep disruption, increased risk of depression, long-term vision issues and retinal damage – these are all potential side effects of a hidden culprit: blue light. Also known as high energy visible (HEV) light, blue light – according to a new nationwide report released by The Vision Council – is emitted from digital devices, contributing to eye strain.

Join Dr. Sam as he discusses how blue light may result in exposing the eye to hidden spikes in light intensity; age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts; and suppression of the body’s natural release of melatonin.

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