Blue light fromelectronic devicesmay bean important factorforvitreousfloaters

Med Hypotheses. 2020 Jun:139:109698. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109698. Epub 2020 Mar 25.

Abstract

At present, researchers are still debating the effect of blue light on the eyes.Studies have shown thatwhile blue lighthelpsto maintain normal biological rhythms,excessive blue light radiation mayinduce fundus lesions. The preliminary survey shows that the incidence of vitreous floaters is high among digital device users, electronic screens such as smart phones, iPad, and liquidcrystal displays (LCDs) emit blue light that may accelerates vitreous degeneration, resulting in vitreous opacity and increased floaters. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of blue light on the vitreous.

MeSH terms

  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Light / adverse effects*
  • Vision Disorders*
  • Vitreous Body*