What is Blue Light?
Thu, Oct 03, 19
What is Blue Light?
As laptops, tablets and smartphones have become more and more integrated into our daily lives, it makes sense to be aware of any potential negative effects they might have on our health. You’ve likely heard the term ‘blue light’ being bandied about, with suggestions it contributes to all kinds of nasties; from headaches and eye strain to straight-up insomnia. But - we hear you ask - what exactly is blue light, and how is it connected to our use of digital devices? Say no more, as we’ve got the lowdown…
The Light Spectrum
To understand blue light and its various effects, we need to take a look at the bigger picture, also known as the ‘electromagnetic spectrum’. When you step outside into sunshine (rare enough in Ireland, we know), you’re actually basking in a whole host of electromagnetic particles, all of which travel in waves. Some of these waves are visible to the human eye, others - like the ultra-violet or UV rays that tan or burn our skin - aren’t. These waves also vary in terms of their length and strength, as well as how much energy they emit, with shorter wavelengths emitting higher energy. The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of red, orange, yellow, green and blue light, with blue being both visible to the human eye and emitting a high amount of energy. Therefore it’s known as HEV (high-energy visible) light..... READ MORE
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