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30 Aug 2023

Blue-light blocking lenses: marketing claims unsupported by clinical evidence, review finds

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Blue-light blocking lenses: marketing claims unsupported by clinical evidence, review finds

A systematic review into blue-light filtering lenses in glasses has found the popular feature is unlikely to reduce eye strain associated with digital device use in the short-term, undermining claims of their potential benefits.

Guest: University of Melbourne Associate Professor Laura Downie, Head of the Downie Laboratory: Anterior Eye, Clinical Trials and Research Translation Unit

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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