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ep 41. blue light glasses


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Did I waste my money on blue light glasses? On this episode of the podcast, let’s learn about blue light, how it can impact sleep, and whether blue light glasses help or not. 

Sources (in order of reference):

Wahl, S. et al., The inner clock - Blue light sets the human rhythm. (2019) Journal of Biophotonics. Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbio.201900102 

Bigalke, J.A. et al., Effect of evening blue light blocking glass on subjective and objective sleepe in healthy adults: A randomized control trial. (2021). Sleep Health. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721821000127?casa_token=BnnPpvDgQWEAAAAA:hk5RSAp2XbX2ZHYYbzfjtdd_h23TNc_boWm_prHwgXLhcEKxydXTQ1RReFcVTrYEtDPfpIlt7Q 


Singh, S. et al., Do Blue-blocking Lenses Reduce Eye Strain from Extended Screen Time? A Double-Masked Randomized Controlled Trial. (2021). American Journal of Ophthalmology. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002939421000726?casa_token=MXT9-ifuHIsAAAAA:zFIQhooApkyVJqLKDJ-qUrYiY-31Ce1g_93jjD4PEeMuSIKn4dp7OPManwcBeKVbmQ5q17uang 

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samsplaining scienceBy Sam Rossano