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Former UnitedHealthcare Vision CEO John Ryan Joins Eyesafe as Senior Advisor

April 4, 2024

Eyesafe, a global leader in blue light filtering technology, products and standards, is excited to welcome John Ryan to its Senior Advisory Board. As the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare Vision, Ryan brings over three decades of executive leadership, insights, and a track record of growth. His tenure at UnitedHealthcare Vision is marked by significant achievements, including double digit revenue and profitability growth; increasing covered membership 25% thereby expanding access to quality vision care for 25 million Americans; and introducing innovative vision care products, services, and partnerships.

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Eyesafe Leads with Blue Light Intellectual Property Portfolio

March 14, 2024

In an era where digital device usage is at an all-time high, Eyesafe is proud to announce significant advancements in its intellectual property portfolio, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digital eye health. With a comprehensive and growing IP portfolio, Eyesafe not only sets the bar for blue light filtration, but also solidifies its superiority over competitive solutions through its unique blend of technology, standards, and expert collaboration.

104 million working-age Americans spend more than seven hours a day on screens

Seeing Clearly: The Productivity and Health Impacts of Excessive Screen Time

March 12, 2024

Findings by the AOA and Deloitte reveal the staggering $151 billion impact of excessive screen time on health and productivity. Eyesafe® Blue Light Screen Protectors offer a strategic solution. Pilot programs show impressive gains: +71% productivity and -78% eye strain. Investing in Eyesafe not only boosts productivity but also signals employers care for employee well-being.

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“Blue Light” Redefined: Eyesafe Collaborates with The Vision Council and ANSI on New Standard

January 22, 2024

The ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Z80 Spectral Bands Task Force was formed in April 2021 to develop terminology/nomenclature for the spectrum of radiation between 380 – 500 nanometer (nm), commonly referred to as “blue light”. The task force included The Vision Council and American Optometric Association, as well as Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Essilor Luxottica, Zeiss, Alcon, Eyesafe, and others. The task force agreed High Energy Visible (HEV) light would be the nomenclature describing the overarching band of radiation between 380 – 500 nm and identified three sub-bands within HEV: 380 – 400 nm (HEV 3), 400 – 455 nm (HEV 2), and 455 – 500nm (HEV 1).

UnitedHealthcare, CDW, and Eyesafe Shine a Light on Student Eye Health for Blue Light Awareness Day

October 24, 2023

In our increasingly screen-centric world, technology has woven itself into our everyday lives, and education is no exception. From virtual assignments to online research and teacher-student communications, today’s generation of students rely heavily on digital devices for learning. While these tools offer countless advantages, they also come with a significant downside: blue light exposure. To raise awareness of the risks, UnitedHealthcare, CDW, and Eyesafe are hosting a nationwide K-12 webinar on Blue Light Awareness Day, observed every October 10th.

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Introducing ZAGG Glass XTR3 with Eyesafe RPF60 Technology

November 10, 2023

With the much-anticipated release of iPhone 15, Apple once again raised the bar in terms of design and display quality. To protect the new iPhone, ZAGG has introduced the Glass XTR3 blue light screen protector with Eyesafe® RPF60 technology. Glass XTR3 is the world’s first and only screen protector with Eyesafe RPF60, a breakthrough technology that filters 60% of blue light from the phone’s display. This level of blue light filtration is unprecedented and reaffirms ZAGG’s global leadership as the most trusted mobile accessories brand.

Screen Time & Blue Light Regulatory Perspective Eyesafe September 2023

Regulatory Perspective on Screen Time and Blue Light

December 15, 2023

Concern about blue light from digital displays is triggering policy discussions across the globe. Increasingly, governments are looking closely at efforts to minimize the harmful consequences of blue light from a regulatory standpoint. As the scientific community continues to identify the growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts from blue light, it seems likely additional government attention and proactive protective measures will gather momentum in the future.

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