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High-energy visible light
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In ophthalmology, high-energy visible light (HEV light) is high-frequency light in the violet/blue band from 380 to 530Â nm in the visible spectrum.[1] HEV light has been implicated as a cause of age-related macular degeneration.[2][3]
Some sunglasses are now designed specifically to block HEV.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dykas, Carol. How to Protect Patients from Harmful Sunlight. www.2020mag.com. June, 2004.
- ↑ Glazer-Hockstein C, Dunaief JL. “Could blue light-blocking lenses decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration?” Retina. 2006 Jan;26(1):1-4. PMID 16395131
- ↑ Margrain TH, Boulton M, Marshall J, Sliney DH. “Do blue light filters confer protection against age-related macular degeneration?” Prog Retin Eye Res. 2004 Sep;23(5):523-31. PMID 15302349