Today, children and young people are more exposed than ever to blue light, also called blue radiation, due to modern light sources, such as LED lighting and the radiation emitted by the screens of digital devices, and this light can be irritating or tiring. Even at night, blue radiation can affect the body’s circadian rhythm, causing insomnia and tiredness.
The human eye is not capable of blocking blue radiation and all visible blue radiation passes through the lens and the cornea, reaching the retina, so those who spend a lot of time studying and working with digital devices are more likely to suffer from eye strain and blurred vision.
In this context, the solution may involve customizing the lenses for the computer with a specialized blue blocking treatment. These treatments are applied to the lenses and include a blue filter that reduces blue radiation, improving visual comfort without sacrificing the beneficial effects.
It is essential that your children are evaluated by an accredited visual health professional so that together you can determine the best solution to minimize exposure to your children’s vision.
If you notice that your child is constantly beginning to suffer from symptoms of digital visual fatigue, in addition to adopting these strategies, you should take them to a specialist for an eye test or, if the child wears glasses, for reevaluate your glasses prescription, and together check the set of changes necessary to reestablish visual balance in your vision.