Effects · health
Eye Protection from Blue Light
Protection of the eye's retina from the potentially harmful effects of high-energy blue light emitted by electronic device screens and some artificial light sources. May involve light filtering or antioxidant protection.
- Supplements
- 6
- Practices
- 3
- Stacks
- 1
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Highest probability, strongest evidence
- Blueberry ExtractSupplementsMediumClinicalThe powerful antioxidants found in blueberries, especially anthocyanins, may help neutralize harmful free radicals generated by blue light exposure in the retina, potentially offering a protective effect against digital eye strain and long-term damage.
- PycnogenolSupplementsMediumClinicalThrough its powerful antioxidant properties, Pycnogenol helps protect the retina from oxidative damage caused by prolonged exposure to high-energy blue light from screens and artificial sources.
- AstaxanthinSupplementsVery highTheoreticalBy accumulating in the retina, astaxanthin acts as an internal filter, absorbing high-energy blue light and mitigating its damaging effects on eye cells, which is particularly beneficial for heavy screen users.
- Evening Blue Light RestrictionPracticesVery highTheoreticalShields your eyes from potentially harmful high-energy blue light, reducing digital eye strain and supporting retinal health.
- Bilberry ExtractSupplementsHighTheoreticalBy enhancing the eye's natural protective mechanisms and providing antioxidant support to the retina, bilberry helps mitigate the potential damage from prolonged exposure to harmful blue light from screens.
How we rate evidence
Probability — how likely the effect is to show up
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Evidence — where the data comes from
- Scientific Meta-analyses and randomized trials
- Clinical Clinical trials and practice
- Animal research Animal studies
- People reports User reports and anecdotes
- Theoretical Mechanistic reasoning, not yet tested
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Probability Very high 2 High 5 Medium 2
Evidence Clinical 2 Theoretical 7
Very high probability (2)
- Astaxanthin Supplements Theoretical
- Evening Blue Light Restriction Practices Theoretical
High probability (5)
- Bilberry Extract Supplements Theoretical
- Herbalism / Phytotherapy Practices Theoretical
- High-Fiber and Vegetable Diet Practices Theoretical
- Lutein Supplements Theoretical
- Zeaxanthin Supplements Theoretical
Medium probability (2)
- Blueberry Extract Supplements Clinical
- Pycnogenol Supplements Clinical