Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice.

Research compiled by the AOA indicates that prolonged exposure to blue light (such as sitting in front of a computer all day) ...

Conversely, bright white or yellow light was better for staying awake and alert. Night-mode settings for phones and laptops reduce blue light in an attempt to lessen the damage to sleep.

Research from 2020 suggests that zeaxanthin may reduce oxidative stress and damage in the eye by absorbing blue light, possibly reducing inflammation and the risk of eye disease. A diet rich in ...