We are surrounded by blue light, no matter where we go. As a matter of fact, this is the light that makes the sky appear blue. Well, the same light is emitted by the screens of mobile phones and tablets when your kid plays his favorite games.

1. HOW TO
PREVENT
YOUR KIDS
AGAINST BLUE
LIGHT?

2. We are surrounded by blue light, no
matter where we go. As a matter of fact,
this is the light that makes the sky
appear blue. Well, the same light is
emitted by the screens of mobile phones
and tablets when your kid plays his
favorite games.

3. Now, the question is, does this blue
light cause harm to the eyes of your
kids? Should you buy blue light
protective glasses to keep your kids'
eyes safe? We are going to answer
these questions in this article. Read on
to know more.

4. BLUE LIGHT PROTECTIVE GLASSES
If you worry about your kids' health, we suggest that you
do not allow them to use their smartphones all day.
Instead, you should help them follow the popular 20/20
rule. This rule is quite simple and beneficial. Just ask your
kids to look 20 feet away from the screen for at least 20
seconds after they have spent 10 minutes staring at their
phone or tablet screens. Another alternative is to buy
protective glasses. They offer a high degree of protection,
and they are pretty affordable too.

5. Sunlight
Smartphones, tablets and computer screens
TV screens
LED lights
Fluorescent lights
Although we do not [yet] have strong evidence to suggest that this wavelength can
cause damage to your kids' eyes, we can't take the risk as there could be long-term side
effects.
In case you have no idea, blue light is a visible light that features shorter wavelengths
and a high level of energy, unlike other wavelengths. Given below are some common
sources of this wavelength:

6. 06
Spending a few minutes in the sun is healthy for your kids.
As a matter of fact, a little bit of regular exposure to the sun
can help your kids reduce their risk of developing myopia.
Although some sun is good for human eyes and body,
excessive exposure may cause retina damage over the long
haul. According to research, kids are at a higher risk of
retina damage due to constant exposure to blue light.
HOW DO THE GLASSES OFFER PROTECTION FOR THEIR
EYES?
Moreover, prolonged exposure to this wavelength for years
after years can cause vision problems after the age of 30.
For instance, exposure to UV light is associated with age-
related macular degeneration. This condition may result in
vision loss.

7. SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN
Kids are more exposed to blue light when they are outside. However, if your kids spend
most of their time looking at computer screens, they may suffer from digital eye strain,
aka computer vision syndrome. Given below are some common symptoms of this
condition in kids:
Poor posture
Headaches
Fatigue
Eye tiredness
Dry eyes
Vision changes

8. Aside from these, there
are other risks of
prolonged exposure to
this type of light.
Therefore, we suggest
that you take proper
measures to save the
eyesight of your kids.

9. BLUE BLOCKERS
If you are worried about your kids'
eyesight, we suggest that you buy
them a good pair of blue blockers.
This is the only easiest way to
ensure the safety of your kids'
health.
THE TAKEAWAY