What is Blue Light? – Is Blue Light Bad for Your Eyes

Is blue light harmful? This video reviews the science of how blue light affects our sleep, digital eye strain, and more. Learn how to block blue light here~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzi60fSuOmPCPI-i11y9iJmxxf8RKQcAV

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About This Video:
Can blue light damage your eyes? In this video, Dr. Joseph J. Allen, OD, FAAO reviews the science of blue light. If you are interested in learning about digital eye strain or questioning how does blue light affect sleep, then check out this video for more details!

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