It is safe to say that we all spend a significant amount of time while using our digital devices, which is not a bad thing these days because it is one of the best ways to cooperate and connect with people especially in a pandemic where are not allowed to socialize like before.

But it comes with a price, using your phone most of the time can hurt your health. It deals with your eyes, skin, mood, and sometimes can cause headaches or migraines.

Since we are all busy doing things with our phone it is kind of impossible to avoid using one.

We got your back, so here are 5 easy tips to minimize blue light exposure.

• Turn on the blue light filter on your phone

• Rest your eyes now and then

• Eat food that is rich in vitamin A

• Use the 20-20-20 rule

• Decrease screen time and exposure

• Blink regularly

• And the most important tip we have, invest in an anti-blue light screen protector.

These are some of the best ways to minimize the negative effects of blue light. Practice them now before it is too late!

Amid the pandemic, people tend to use their digital devices most of the time since we are not allowed from engaging in any physical activities. But prior to this, of course, you might have heard about the negative effects of blue light and what does it do to our body since it is everywhere from the magazines, internet, posters, and almost all forms of media, but have you ever wondered how does it feel experiencing one of its symptoms? If you are experiencing more than 2 of the aforementioned symptoms below, you might need to check on yourself before it is too late for your health. 1. Dry eyes or Eyes Strain 2. Blurriness of Vision 3. Headaches and mild to severe migraines 4. Failure to stay focused on what you are usually doing 5. Lack of Sleep 6. Tried Eyes Listed above are some of the health issues people who claimed to be suffering from the harmful effects of blue lights have experienced when asked about their noticeable symptoms. These may not be one of those serious issues, but when left unnoticed may lead to something worse. So, if you know that your lifestyle relies on your digital devices and you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you might reconsider your health and seek help.

“The blue light that is being emitted by your digital devices confuses your brain into thinking it is time to wake up instead of fall asleep.”

Remember when you were still a kid when your mom told you to stop using your phone or gaming console because it will be hard for you to fall asleep later? Well, the short answer is YES. It disrupts your sleep. The blue light is the worst light that is being emitted by your electronic devices for it fools your brain into thinking that it is daytime and you still need to function. As a result, your body stops releasing melatonin, a hormone that our body needs in order to fall asleep.

What happens when your body stops producing these said hormones? We know for a fact that it destroys our sleeping patterns. It is not only about sleep loss, but decreased melatonin levels are also observed in different diseases from the minor ones to the serious ones, like dementia, severe pain, mood swings, and disorders, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer which is clearly alarming. If the number of serious diseases mentioned does not concern you, well it is time for you to reevaluate yourself and change your routine, especially your phone and other electronic devices usage.

People who spend almost half of their day at their workplace? What are the negative results? How often do you lack sleep? Let’s find out!

 

         You may not notice it now, but the blue lights that are being emitted by your phones and laptops at work may be the culprit of your lack of sleep. And as a result, you may experience energy loss, thus poor work performance. The unnoticed blue lights that are slowly destroying your sleep may lead to something serious, like, insomnia and weight loss.

 

         How can we reduce or avoid the harmful effects of said blue lights?

 

1. Practice the most popular rule against blue lights, the 20-20-20 rule. Look at something 20 ft. away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes and try encouraging your workmates for a healthier working environment, too.
2. Try shifting with your workmates when you feel your eyes getting tired, it may be one of the symptoms of digital eye strain which is inevitable especially on people who face computer screens most of the time.
3. Install anti-blue light screen protectors on your digital devices. This is still the best way up to today.

Mobile phones, computer screens (LED), and other electronic devices that generate artificial life play a role in our health for they all release blue lights. We all know what blue lights are and how harmful it is to our health. But why do our eyes hurt when staring at a screen for a long period of time? How does it manage to hurt our eyes? What can we do?

                   The uneasiness most people experience after staring at screens is most likely one of the symptoms of digital eyes strain. Since we are on a pandemic, “WFH or Work from Home” setups are common these days especially to people who work in offices. We face our laptops most of the time, and sometimes even at an alarming rate. We tend to blink less than usual while staring at screens, which results in our eyes drying and eventually hurting. This is what digital eye strain feels like, and the discomfort we feel is a sign that we are experiencing the negative effects of it.

                  You may have heard of the 20-20-20 rule. You know, by looking at something 20ft far for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, we can easily give our eyes a favor. This rule may be one of the oldest tricks in the books, but this is still the best technique we all should practice to prevent digital eye strain.