Can blue light damage your eyes? Learn about how blue light affects our eyes & when blue light blocking glasses are helpful. If you spend a lot of time staring at digital screens & are considering blue light glasses or some type of blue light filter, this video will help understand why blue light is such a major concern. 🔔 Subscribe for more free eye health education and tips: http://www.youtube.com/doctoreyehealth Main points of this video: Do blue light glasses work for sleep? - Yes, they can, as blue light reduces and delays melatonin production. 👉Get $15 OFF your blue light glasses order at http://bit.ly/JinsBlueGlasses and use code EYEHEALTH15 Do bluelight glasses help digital eye strain? -Yes and No, scientific studies are mixed and from my experience it helps some people but not everyone. Does blue light glasses work by protecting my retina from damage? -Not sure yet. Animal studies suggest yes but current theories cast doubt. Note: One of the beauties of science and medicine is the ever changing data which improves our knowledge and understanding of the world. As new research comes out, opinions & practices may change. Nonetheless, retinal changes due to high energy light is a concern in eye care and many research articles exist - both in support and in opposition to blue light protection. The information in this video reflects current thoughts and theories on the subject. Learn more about Blue Light & blue light glasses https://bit.ly/3wBGnlD DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT sponsored but some of these links are affiliate links where I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. --Blue light protection products-- **Be sure to talk to you local eye doctor or optical about your blue light protection options** 👉Get $15 OFF your blue light glasses order at http://bit.ly/JinsBlueGlasses & use code EYEHEALTH15 🔷 High Quality Blue light protection Desk Lamps https://drliteusa.com/?wpam_id=5 Use code DR10%JA for 10% off Gunnar Optiks Gaming Glasses & Computer Glasses Blocking at 450nm depends on the lens http://bit.ly/GunnarGamingGlasses Another Gaming & Blue light glasses brand I like https://glsy.us/2FWpE85 Felix Gray Clear & Sleep Lens options https://bit.ly/2RDsEJ4 EyePromise Restore Eye Vitamins https://amzn.to/33AWmSu DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. DISCLAIMER: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Let’s Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoreyehealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctoreyehealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctoreyehealth 📧Sign up for our newsletter! https://www.doctoreyehealth.com/subscribe Website: https://www.doctoreyehealth.com 1239 2nd St N # 741, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 ⚡ Doctor Allen is now scheduling new patients @ https://pineconevisioncenter.com/ For Collaborations: DoctorEyeHealth@gmail.com ----- Cameras & Gear Used To Shoot This Video ----- https://kit.co/DoctorEyeHealth DISCLAIMER: All content in this video and description including: information, opinions, content, references and links is for informational purposes only. The Author does not provide any medical advice on the site. Nothing contained in this video or it’s description is intended to establish a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained physician or health care professional, or otherwise to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult a licensed physician or appropriately-credentialed health care worker in your community in all matters relating to your health. Also, some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. Photo Credit: Rama [CC BY-SA 2.0 FR (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/fr/deed.en)] About this video: Bluelight is a popular term in the media right now with new brands of blue light blocking glasses coming out every week. But do blue light glasses really work? Can blue light hurt your eyes? In this video, Joseph J. Allen, OD FAAO reviews the current science and theories about blue light & blue light glasses. Bluelight has been found to affect our sleep cycles by reducing and delaying melatonin releases. Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate our sleep cycles.