PLoS One June 2014 PMID 24058402

Phototoxic action spectrum on a retinal pigment epithelium model of age-related macular degeneration exposed to sunlight normalized conditions.

Emilie Arnault, Coralie Barrau, Céline Nanteau, Pauline Gondouin, Karine Bigot, Françoise Viénot, Emmanuel Gutman, Valérie Fontaine, Thierry Villette, Denis Cohen-Tannoudji, José-Alain Sahel, Serge Picaud

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Discussions range from individuals emphasizing their scientific background and skepticism of claims without evidence, to comments about the impact of blue light on retinal health, with phrases like 'déceler le charlatanisme' and references to applied protective strategies, highlighting a mix of critical thinking and recognition of health concerns surrounding blue light exposure.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how specific wavelengths of blue-green light (380-520 nm) can cause damage to retinal pigment epithelium cells, especially when these cells contain a photosensitive compound called A2E, which is linked to age-related macular degeneration.
  • Results show that wavelengths between 415 and 455 nm are most harmful, causing increased cell death through apoptosis without causing necrosis, and the damage is dependent on A2E levels as well as light exposure.
  • The findings highlight that only a narrow band of blue light presents a significant risk to retinal cells under natural sunlight conditions, which can inform better protective strategies for preventing retinal damage.

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Elvis, sea, sex & sun
@ElvisMyLord · X

@MrsPreciouzy @_xiam_ Hélas oui, parce que des études démontrent l’impact de la phototoxicité selon la fréquence, sur la DMLA, certains concluent sans preuve scientifique que les filtres bleus sont la solution. Le net... Rapports d’études sur l’action phototoxique rétinienne : https://t.co/mqXMFHqDET

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Denis Cohen-Tannoudji
@DCTannoudji · X

@JeanYvesCAPO @stordunbeag @takeheight Je ne vis par procuration, je suis un scientifique formé rue d’Ukm, directeur scientifique chez Essilor, je publie dans des revues scientifiques, je dépose des brevets, je développe des nouveaux produits et je sais déceler le charlatanisme comme le vôtre https://t.co/L2MtZFbKAi

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Urbain des bois
@urbaindesbois · X

@GaranceAmarante @LawraProut @cchalancon @DocArnica Ben si justement

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Denis Cohen-Tannoudji
@DCTannoudji · X

@JeanYvesCAPO @stordunbeag @takeheight Je ne vis par procuration, je suis un scientifique formé rue d’Ukm, directeur scientifique chez Essilor, je publie dans des revues scientifiques, je dépose des brevets, je développe des nouveaux produits et je sais déceler le charlatanisme comme le vôtre https://t.co/L2MtZFbKAi

Jul 18, 2020 · 2,950 followers View post →
Elvis, sea, sex & sun
@ElvisMyLord · X

@MrsPreciouzy @_xiam_ Hélas oui, parce que des études démontrent l’impact de la phototoxicité selon la fréquence, sur la DMLA, certains concluent sans preuve scientifique que les filtres bleus sont la solution. Le net... Rapports d’études sur l’action phototoxique rétinienne : https://t.co/mqXMFHqDET

Jun 8, 2020 · 1 like · 597 followers View post →