Blue Light

Blue Light

Optometrist in Mandan, Hazen, Washburn, ND

At Eyecare Professionals in Manda, Hazen, and Washburn, ND, we want to help you improve your quality of life and experience better eye health. Many people ask us about blue light and its effect on eye health. If you're struggling with diabetic eye issues like diabetic retinopathy, astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, or other conditions, you might be doing more harm with blue light! Below are some things to consider if you're around blue light.

What Is Blue Light?

This light comes from natural sources like the sun, but our modern world has created more artificial sources for blue light. Blue light originates from digital devices like tablets, computers, and cell phones.

Yet, with so many people spending time in front of their digital devices, blue light exposure is increasing. High levels of this kind of light can harm your eyes and overall health.

Effects of Blue Light on Eye Health

Exposure to too much blue light can lead to eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, and even retinal damage over time. It can also disrupt our sleep patterns if we’re exposed to it late at night (a condition known as “blue light syndrome”). If you have trouble sleeping or experiencing any other symptoms listed above, it may be time to look into blue light protection.

What Are the Risks of Blue Light?

Exposure to blue light can put you at risk of many vision problems. For example, too much blue light exposure can cause eye fatigue, headaches, blurry vision, dry eyes, and difficulty sleeping. And because it has a higher energy level than other types of visible light, it may also contribute to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts over time.

How Can I Protect My Eyes?

At Eyecare Professionals in Manda, Hazen, and Washburn, ND, we offer various services to help protect your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light. For example, we can conduct an eye exam and fit you with custom lenses that filter out the blue light wavelengths and reduce glare. We also provide other treatments to improve eye health, such as vision therapy and lifestyle advice.

Protect Your Eyes with Our Help

If you’re concerned about blue light exposure, make an appointment today for comprehensive eye exams, where we can evaluate your eyesight and provide personalized treatment options. In addition, our team of experienced doctors is here to answer any questions about protecting your eyes from blue light! Contact us today at Washburn (701) 462-8636, Hazen (701) 748-6533, or Mandan (701) 663-2020 to schedule an appointment.

Location

Hours of Operation

Hazen Location

Monday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Washburn Location

Monday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Mandan Location

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Hazen Location

Monday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Washburn Location

Monday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Mandan Location

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed