New Developments in Blue Light Filter Technology – Devices

As the use of technology in work, school and everyday life becomes increasingly important, digital devices can also be used as health monitoring tools. A previous publication indicated that 84% of Germans want to improve their health and fitness, so smart watches can serve as a useful tool for achieving personal goals.

Smartwatches are packed with features that help users track their fitness progress and motivate them to exercise more, eat healthier, and sleep better.

However, the technology is not entirely without drawbacks, especially when you consider the health risks of blue light, which is the short-wavelength light rays emitted by digital screens. While the amount of blue light emitted by artificial sources is much less than the amount of harmful blue light emitted from the sun, increased use of electronics can lead to eye strain and worsen existing eye problems such as nearsightedness and dry eyes.

Fortunately, new blue light filtering technologies are constantly being developed to reduce this harmful exposure and keep electronics users' eyes healthy. Below we present new developments that reduce the emission and absorption of the blue light spectrum.

Increased availability of blue light filtering glasses

As mentioned earlier, overexposure to blue light from digital devices can cause discomfort and cause symptoms such as dry, tired, and irritated eyes. However, electronics users can Blue light filter glasses Wear it to protect your eyes from harmful blue-violet light from natural and artificial light sources and ultimately maintain visual comfort.

Additionally, blue light filters are becoming more accessible as optical retailers like Brille24 offer special lens coatings for all types of eyeglasses, from thin-rimmed glasses like Claire and Yorkville to thicker prescription glasses like Johnny and Fargo. By blocking blue light with wavelengths below 455 nm, these accessible glasses can also improve contrast perception when looking at digital screens.

Integrating blue light filters into digital displays

In addition to wearing safety glasses to reduce harmful blue light radiation, electronics users can also use eye-friendly displays to reduce the risk of visual fatigue and eye strain. This is made possible by incorporating blue light filters into the screens of computers, smartphones, and other devices.

ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO with Blue Light Filter

For example, electronics companies like ViewSonic and Samsung have released displays like the VX2479-HD-PRO pictured that have been certified by organizations like Eyesafe and TÜV Rheinland to reduce blue light emissions while maintaining proper color balance. This means computer users can protect their eyes from excess blue light while still enjoying superior clarity and color performance.

Built-in dark mode settings for operating systems

Finally, operating systems such as Windows and iOS offer built-in dark mode settings that enable safe and comfortable use of electronic devices even over long periods of time. Although the devices already allow you to adjust display settings like brightness and contrast, research shows that dark mode is particularly easy on the eyes.

When your device's dark mode is enabled, less blue light is emitted and the risk of eye strain and dryness is reduced in low-light environments. In addition to the positive effects on visual comfort, visual acuity and ease of use of the device, dark mode or night mode can also reduce the power consumption of modern OLED displays.

Overall, the wide range of innovative blue light filter technologies allows electronic device users to enjoy the benefits of digital transformation without putting their vision and long-term health at risk.