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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]


Overview

In ophthalmology, high energy visible light (HEV light) is high frequency light from 380 nm to 530 nm in the visible spectrum.[1] HEV light has been implicated as a cause of age-related macular degeneration.[2][3]

Some sunglasses are now designed specifically to block HEV.

References

  1. Dykas, Carol. How to Protect Patients from Harmful Sunlight. www.2020mag.com. June, 2004.
  2. Glazer-Hockstein C, Dunaief JL. "Could blue light-blocking lenses decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration?" Retina. 2006 Jan;26(1):1-4. PMID 16395131
  3. Margrain TH, Boulton M, Marshall J, Sliney DH. "Do blue light filters confer protection against age-related macular degeneration?" Prog Retin Eye Res. 2004 Sep;23(5):523-31. PMID 15302349

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