More Screen Time = More Blue Light!

It has been a crazy year, and it’s hard to believe that the fall school semester is already upon us! Whether your child is attending school in-person, virtually, or a mix of both, there is no better time to schedule their annual eye exam.

The school year demands much of our children’s vision, and even more so if it will be conducted through the screen of a computer. However, children do not always complain about their eye vision when they do have problems, as they just assume it's normal unless there is a drastic change all of a sudden. That's why it's important to make sure you're taking your child in for preventive, routine care, at least once a year. Now is the perfect time.

Blue Light Concerns

With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely that your child will have to spend significant time looking into a computer screen. Unfortunately, that comes with its own set of problems, as the blue light that computers emit can cause myriad eye issues. Exposure to blue light can suppress melatonin and disrupt the natural sleep cycle. It can also cause eye strain, headaches and even blurred vision. Children also tend to sit closer to screens or hold technology nearer to their faces, which can increase the risk of these issues.

The Good News

While sitting in front of a screen all day is not healthy for anyone, there are luckily ways to protect your child’s vision. All Eyes on Rockville carries BluTech Lenses, innovative glasses that filter blue light via a patented combination of dyes and pigments. BlueTech Lenses are clinically proven to improve contrast, clarity, comfort and night vision as well as improve quality of sleep! So your child can be safer while they are learning!

Contact us today to set up an appointment for your child and get them all set for the semester ahead!