Ophthalmic Physiol Opt July 2017 PMID 28656675

Attenuation of short wavelengths alters sleep and the ipRGC pupil response.

Lisa A Ostrin, Kaleb S Abbott, Hope M Queener

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What people are saying

Discussions show strong agreement with the research findings, citing multiple studies that support the effectiveness of blue blockers in enhancing sleep and melatonin levels, such as the mention of a 58% increase in melatonin and sleep improvements. The tone is conversational yet references scientific evidence, reflecting both personal interest and recognition of the research's significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most of the posts acknowledge the positive effects of blue-blocking glasses on sleep and melatonin production, indicating high consensus with the research.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions revolve around practical implications and studies, showing high curiosity and concern about sleep health and light exposure.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to scientific studies, personal experiences, and related interventions, demonstrating a thoughtful and moderate level of detailed involvement.

ImpactHigh impact

The overall tone emphasizes the potential health benefits and implications for sleep quality, suggesting the research could influence health habits and understanding of light's effects.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how blocking short blue wavelengths of light before bedtime can affect melatonin levels, sleep quality, and the pupillary light response, finding that using blue-blocking glasses led to increased melatonin and improved sleep.
  • Wearing these glasses slowed the pupil's redilation after light exposure and enhanced the pupil’s response to light, indicating changes in how the eye reacts to light stimuli.
  • Overall, the results suggest that reducing exposure to short-wavelength light at night can positively impact sleep and biological responses tied to light, potentially offering a simple way to improve sleep health.]

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Franca Parianen @Fparianen@mastodon.social
@FParianen · X

@hannapack @BanjoHero @malcolmsramsay No, wait, you might be the only one who's doing it right! I was talking about blue light filter screens, but for glasses there's at least one study showing improved subjective sleep quality and a 58 % increase of night time melatonin

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 likes · 5,344 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

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Jan 16, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,754 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Attenuation of short wavelengths alters sleep and the ipRGC pupil response (2017) https://t.co/vMYv1VDfEo https://t.co/Hcl6mYrqSs

Nov 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 42,622 followers View post →
Siberian fox
@SilverVVulpes · X

@_its_not_real_ there *are* studies showing mechanistically similar interventions (here glasses block blue light instead of the f.lux app) lead to more melatonin than otherwise but typically they're small. this one n=21 https://t.co/cwXbYT8aEy https://t.co/iRG2KMH7CW

Oct 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 6,276 followers View post →
Dawn
@Smackteo · X

@QueenEliminator My college did a study on this. Though not from an optometrist “eye damage” perspective. Blue light glasses do work for helping you go to sleep. Not for preventing eye damage or anything, because it’s never been proven that blue light causes eye damage. https://t.co/PJLaEgoLyP

Oct 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,420 followers View post →
Circadian: Your Natural Rhythm
@Circadian_App · X

Blue blockers improve the quality and amount of sleep you get. And perhaps more importantly, they prevent circadian disruption of your master clock at night. https://t.co/VrpHl5zeZ8

Aug 18, 2024 · 1 like · 983 followers View post →

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Circadian: Your Natural Rhythm
@Circadian_App · X

Blue blockers improve the quality and amount of sleep you get. And perhaps more importantly, they prevent circadian disruption of your master clock at night. https://t.co/VrpHl5zeZ8

Aug 18, 2024 · 1 like · 983 followers View post →
Siberian fox
@SilverVVulpes · X

@_its_not_real_ there *are* studies showing mechanistically similar interventions (here glasses block blue light instead of the f.lux app) lead to more melatonin than otherwise but typically they're small. this one n=21 https://t.co/cwXbYT8aEy https://t.co/iRG2KMH7CW

Oct 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 6,276 followers View post →
Daniel Brandão
@BrandaoNiel · X

On this study, subjects wore blue-blocking glasses for 2 weeks. They found very significant increases in melatonin and sleep duration promoted by the glasses. https://t.co/WosQyKan5Y https://t.co/Bx2dObYJ4G

Sep 23, 2022 · 135 followers View post →
Prawda, na imię mi Prawda
@MiPrawda · X

RT @agingdoc1: Attenuation of short wavelengths alters sleep and the ipRGC pupil response (2017) https://t.co/vMYv1VDfEo

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 share · 1,772 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Attenuation of short wavelengths alters sleep and the ipRGC pupil response (2017) https://t.co/vMYv1VDfEo https://t.co/Hcl6mYrqSs

Nov 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 42,622 followers View post →
Dawn
@Smackteo · X

@QueenEliminator My college did a study on this. Though not from an optometrist “eye damage” perspective. Blue light glasses do work for helping you go to sleep. Not for preventing eye damage or anything, because it’s never been proven that blue light causes eye damage. https://t.co/PJLaEgoLyP

Oct 14, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,420 followers View post →
owen cyclops
@owenbroadcast · X

@DAdvokato its definitely real. does anyone really dispute the sleep aspect https://t.co/7lc9ehyX9u

Sep 10, 2021 · 92,960 followers View post →
Franca Parianen @Fparianen@mastodon.social
@FParianen · X

@hannapack @BanjoHero @malcolmsramsay No, wait, you might be the only one who's doing it right! I was talking about blue light filter screens, but for glasses there's at least one study showing improved subjective sleep quality and a 58 % increase of night time melatonin

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 likes · 5,344 followers View post →
Stalin Vera
@StalinVera_ · X

A #Study shows that wearing blue-light blocking #Glasses at nighttime can increase the production of #melatonin by as much as 58%. Nighttime screen light associated with #phones and #TVs has been proven to negatively impact the quality of #sleep https://t.co/2k9FYcYxSb

Mar 10, 2021 · 123 followers View post →
Andres Martinez
@amart166 · X

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Jan 16, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,448 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

Referencias: https://t.co/esgWRfG9Oj https://t.co/knxYbFaHC3 https://t.co/JN2Cjg6eoN https://t.co/UyAo5FnDkT https://t.co/wiblbYC2WY https://t.co/Vvsj7pZtp3 https://t.co/JM987l3TJd https://t.co/CIozjUmlov https://t.co/YHcuYEo4O2 https://t.co/IFReFJh7u7

Jan 16, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,754 followers View post →