Is Blue Light from Screens Really Harmful?

Worried about blue light from the screens of your electronic devices? This infographics from The Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus sheds light on the actual effects of blue light from your electronic devices.

Here is a summary of the infographics:

• The amount of blue light from screens is insignificant to cause eye disease.
• The eye strain from using the devices stems from how we use it, such as excessive duration of usage, and not the blue light itself
• Decreasing the time spent on screens at night can improve sleep without the need for blue light filter glasses
• There is no proven effect of blue light filter glasses on improving eye health

Infographics from The Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (Facebook page)