Don’t regular lenses protect our eyes from light?
Some light, yes. For years, eyewear has been designed to protect the eyes from ultraviolet light. But, the lenses and cornea absorb ultraviolet light long before it can reach the back of the eye. Blue light is different. Blue light is the highest energy light that reaches all the way back to the retina of the eye and can be a potentially harmful contributing factor to AMD.
What can I do to protect my eyes?
Fortunately, there are some modifications you can make to help lower your risk of AMD.
Modify your diet to include more nutritious leafy green and brightly colored vegetables
Stop smoking
Protect your eyes from natural sunlight year-round by wearing sunglasses when outdoors.
Digital devices and artificial lighting (LEDs) emit a great deal of blue light, particularly at 455nm. Protect your eyes from potentially harmful indoor blue light with BluTech Lenses that filter out blue light, particularly at 455 nm, where it matters most.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a condition of the eyes that is the leading cause of vision loss in people ages 50 or over. Since February was National AMD Awareness month, here are some of the facts about AMD, and some great ways to help prevent it at a younger age.
What does AMD damage?
AMD affects the macula, which is a small spot in the center of the retina that helps us to see sharp and clear objects that are straight ahead in our vision. It’s made up of millions of cells in the center of the retina that translate light into the images we see with our brains. If this area is damaged, the center of our vision can appear blurred or dark. With macular degeneration, the effects can be very slow or very rapid, depending on the specific case of the person affected.
Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help lower your risk of AMD in the future.
● Protect your eyes from natural sunlight year-round by wearing sunglasses when
outdoors.
● Protect your eyes from potentially harmful blue light with BluTech Lenses that filter out
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