How to Prevent Your Kids Against Blue Light?

We are surrounded by blue light, no matter where we go. As a matter of fact, this is the light that makes the sky appear blue. Well, the same light is emitted by the screens of mobile phones and tablets when your kid plays his favorite games.

Now, the question is, does this blue light cause harm to the eyes of your kids? Should you buy blue light protective glasses to keep your kids' eyes safe? We are going to answer these questions in this article. Read on to know more.

If you worry about your kids' health, we suggest that you do not allow them to use their smartphones all day. Instead, you should help them follow the popular 20/20 rule. This rule is quite simple and beneficial. Just ask your kids to look 20 feet away from the screen for at least 20 seconds after they have spent 10 minutes staring at their phone or tablet screens. Another alternative is to buy protective glasses. They offer a high degree of protection, and they are pretty affordable too.

In case you have no idea, blue light is a visible light that features shorter wavelengths and a high level of energy, unlike other wavelengths. Given below are some common sources of this wavelength:

• Sunlight
• Smartphones, tablets and computer screens
• TV screens
• LED lights
• Fluorescent lights

Although we do not [yet] have strong evidence to suggest that this wavelength can cause damage to your kids' eyes, we can't take the risk as there could be long-term side effects.

How do the Glasses offer protection for their Eyes?

Spending a few minutes in the sun is healthy for your kids. As a matter of fact, a little bit of regular exposure to the sun can help your kids reduce their risk of developing myopia. Although some sun is good for human eyes and body, excessive exposure may cause retina damage over the long haul. According to research, kids are at a higher risk of retina damage due to constant exposure to blue light.

Moreover, prolonged exposure to this wavelength for years after years can cause vision problems after the age of 30. For instance, exposure to UV light is associated with age-related macular degeneration. This condition may result in vision loss.

Screen Time for Children

Kids are more exposed to blue light when they are outside. However, if your kids spend most of their time looking at computer screens, they may suffer from digital eye strain, aka computer vision syndrome. Given below are some common symptoms of this condition in kids:

• Poor posture
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Eye tiredness
• Dry eyes
• Vision changes

Aside from these, there are other risks of prolonged exposure to this type of light. Therefore, we suggest that you take proper measures to save the eyesight of your kids.

The Takeaway

If you are worried about your kids' eyesight, we suggest that you buy them a good pair of blue blockers. This is the only easiest way to ensure the safety of your kids' health.

Blue light blocking glasses block ALL blue light — including healthy amounts, and distort your color perception.