June 2019 Archives

What Does Working on a Computer Do to Your Health

Does your job require long hours on the computer? If you’re like millions of people worldwide, the answer is likely yes. And even if you don’t work on the computer, you may spend a few hours per day browsing the internet and checking social media. But have you ever thought about what those hours on the computer are potentially doing to your health? Here are a few areas of caution: Vision Neck, shoulder and back pain Poor sleep & fatigue [...continue reading]

What Blue Light Does to Your Eyes

You may notice that most articles discussing the harmful effects of blue light focus mostly on the disruption to our sleep cycle. And for good reason--the impact on our health cannot be overstated. But you may still be wondering: what does blue light physically do to our eyeballs? The Eyes are Not Very Effective at Blocking Blue Light The front part of our eyes, the cornea and lens, are very effective when it comes to blocking UV rays from reaching [...continue reading]

Level Up Your Sunglasses this Summer with Extra Protection

From beaches to barbeques, summer is the ultimate season to take in the great outdoors. Longer days and warm weather mean millions of Americans will be spending less time indoors in front of screens and digital devices. This may seem like a temporary reprieve from the harmful effects of blue light, but that’s not necessarily the case. After all, the sun emits the majority of the blue light our eyes are exposed to. So, before you reach for just any [...continue reading]

Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time

The new guidelines are in, and parents with young children should take note. According to the World Health Organization, children under five years old must spend less time sitting watching screens, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy. The recently published guidelines state that the younger the child, the more serious the implications. Specifically, infants one years of age and younger should have no sedentary screen time on electronic [...continue reading]