Are led lights safe for eyes?

Blue light is shortest wave length light in the visible spectrum. It is well-researched and widely accepted as harmful to the eyes. 2 Excessive blue light damages the retina, macula and photoreceptors. 3 We get blue light from the sun – this is one of several reasons why sunglasses outdoors are highly recommended. Blue light is strong in LCD screens (modern TVs, computers, phones, tablets). read more

Eco-friendly LED lights may damage your eyes, according to new research.A study has discovered that exposure to LED lights can cause irreparable harm to the retina of the human eye. LED lights have been touted as a super-efficient alternative to traditional bulbs because they use up to 85 per cent less energy and each bulb can last up to 10 years. read more

The retinas of the eye may be especially sensitive to radiation from LED lights. Credit: Eye photo via Shutterstock Energy-saving LED technology has been in the limelight as the best way to reduce the electricity demands of residential and commercial lighting. read more