Blue Light Glasses

You may have heard about special glasses that help filter blue light given off from computers and other screens. Especially with more online learning during the pandemic, you may wonder if your child or teen should be wearing t​​hese glasses. Although there is no evidence that blue-light is harmful to the eyes, it can make it harder for children to fall asleep and contribute to eye strain. However, turning screens off an hour before bed, and taking a 10 minute screen break every hour can help prevent this—no purchase necessary!

If you'd like to read more, please click here to go to the American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website. 

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