Children are more susceptible to blue light because the lens of a child’s eyes doesn’t filter blue light as effectively as an adult lens. These studies evaluate the effects of blue light on kids.
Children’s Eyes & Health
2019
Ocular and visual discomfort associated with smartphones, tablets and computers: what we do and do not know.
S. Jaiswal, L. Asper, J. Long, A. Lee, et al., Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2019. 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1111/cxo.12851
Visual implications of digital device usage in school children: a cross-sectional study.
P. Ichhpujani, R.B. Singh, W. Foulsham, S. Thakur, et al., BMC Ophthalmol, 2019. 19(1): p. 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-019-1082-5
Poor sleep and adolescent obesity risk: a narrative review of potential mechanisms.
K.M. Duraccio, K.N. Krietsch, M.L. Chardon, T.R. Van Dyk, et al., Adolescent health, medicine and therapeutics, 2019. 10: p. 117-130. https://doi.org/10.2147/AHMT.S219594
2018
Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration.
A.L.W. Sheppard, James S., BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2018. 3(1). http://bmjophth.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000146.abstract
Opinion on Potential Risks to Human Health of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks SCHEER, 2018, European Commission
Blue Light Hazard: are exposure limit values protective enough for newborn infants?
S. Point, Radioprotection, 2018. 53(3): p. 219-224. https://doi.org/10.1051/radiopro/2018025
Light correlated color temperature and task switching performance in preschool-age children: Preliminary insights.
L.E.L. Hartstein, Monique K.Berthier, Neil E., PLOS ONE, 2018. 13(8): p. e0202973. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202973
Unrestricted evening use of light-emitting tablet computers delays self-selected bedtime and disrupts circadian timing and alertness.
E.D.D. Chinoy, Jeanne F.Czeisler, Charles A., Physiological Reports, 2018. 6(10): p. e13692. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.13692
The increasing prevalence of myopia and high myopia among high school students in Fenghua city, eastern China: a 15-year population-based survey.
M. Chen, AiminZhang, LinaWang, WeiChen, XinyiYu, XiaoningWang, Kaijun, BMC ophthalmology, 2018. 18(1): p. 159-159. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-018-0829-8
2017
Role of short-wavelength filtering lenses in delaying myopia progression and amelioration of asthenopia in juveniles.
H.-L. Zhao, JinYu, JieXu, Hai-Ming, International journal of ophthalmology, 2017. 10(8): p. 1261-1267. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2017.08.13
The Evolving Science of Blue Light
G. Morgan, in Technical White Paper, TechShieldBlue, Editor. 2017, VSP Optics Group. https://www.techshieldblue.com/uploads/8/5/2/9/85290858/the-evolving-science-of-blue-light.pdf
Relationship between Mobile Phone Addiction and the Incidence of Poor and Short Sleep among Korean Adolescents: a Longitudinal Study of the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey.
J.E. Lee, S.-I. Jang, Y.J. Ju, W. Kim, et al., J Korean Med Sci, 2017. 32(7): p. 1166-1172. http://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.3346%2Fjkms.2017.32.7.1166
The use of entertainment and communication technologies before sleep could affect sleep and weight status: a population-based study among children.
N. Dube, K. Khan, S. Loehr, Y. Chu, et al., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2017. 14(1): p. 97. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-017-0547-2
2016
Disruption of adolescents’ circadian clock: The vicious circle of media use, exposure to light at night, sleep loss and risk behaviors.
Y. Touitou, D. Touitou and A. Reinberg, Journal of Physiology-Paris, 2016. 110(4, Part B): p. 467-479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphysparis.2017.05.001
Violet Light Exposure Can Be a Preventive Strategy Against Myopia Progression.
H. Torii, T. Kurihara, Y. Seko, K. Negishi, et al., EBioMedicine, 2016. 15: p. 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2016.12.007
Computer vision syndrome (a.k.a. digital eye strain).
M. Rosenfield, Optometry in Practice, 2016. 17(1): p. 1-10. https://www.college-optometrists.org/oip-resource/computer-vision-syndrome–a-k-a–digital-eye-strain.html
Smartphone use is a risk factor for pediatric dry eye disease according to region and age: a case control study.
J.H. Moon, K.W. Kim and N.J. Moon, BMC Ophthalmology, 2016. 16(1): p. 188. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-016-0364-4
Adolescent Sleep and the Impact of Technology Use Before Sleep on Daytime Function.
A.E.E. Johansson, M.A. Petrisko and E.R. Chasens, Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families, 2016. 31(5): p. 498-504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2016.04.004
2015
Prevalence of asthenopia in children: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
M.A.P. Vilela, L.C. Pellanda, A.G. Fassa and V.D. Castagno, Jornal de Pediatria, 2015. 91(4): p. 320-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2014.10.008
Blue Blocker Glasses as a Countermeasure for Alerting Effects of Evening Light-Emitting Diode Screen Exposure in Male Teenagers.
S. van der Lely, S. Frey, C. Garbazza, A. Wirz-Justice, et al., Journal of Adolescent Health, 2015. 56(1): p. 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.08.002
Screen time and sleep among school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic literature review.
L. Hale and S. Guan, Sleep Med Rev, 2015. 21: p. 50-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2014.07.007
Bigger, Brighter, Bluer-Better? Current Light-Emitting Devices – Adverse Sleep Properties and Preventative Strategies.
P. Gringras, B. Middleton, D.J. Skene and V.L. Revell, Front Public Health, 2015. 3: p. 233. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2015.00233
Children and electronic media: How much is too much?
J. da Silva, in American Psychological Association 2015. https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2015/06/electronic-media
Increased Sensitivity of the Circadian System to Light in Early/Mid-Puberty.
S.J. Crowley, S.W. Cain, A.C. Burns, C. Acebo, et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2015. 100(4067-4073). https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2015-2775
The 21st Century Child: Increased Technology Use May Lead to Future Eye Health and Vision Issues.
American Optometric Association. http://www.aoa.org/newsroom/the-21st-century-child-increased-technology-use-may-lead-to-future-eye-health-and-vision-issues
2014
Association between electronic media use and sleep habits: an eight-day follow-up study.
V. Kubiszewski, R. Fontaine, E. Rusch and E. Hazouard, International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 2014. 19(3): p. 395-407. https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2012.751039
Blue Light and Eye Damage.
G.W. Good. 2014, American optometric Association. https://www.aoa.org/Documents/CRG/Blue%20Light%20and%20Eye%20Damage.pdf
Associations between specific technologies and adolescent sleep quantity, sleep quality, and parasomnias.
T. Arora, E. Broglia, G.N. Thomas and S. Taheri, Sleep Med, 2014. 15(2): p. 240-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2013.08.799
2011
Light-emitting diodes (LED) for domestic lighting: Any risks for the eye?
F. Behar-Cohen, C. Martinsons, F. Viénot, G. Zissis, et al., Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 2011. 30(4): p. 239-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.preteyeres.2011.04.002
2009
Impact of computer use on children’s vision.
N. Kozeis, Hippokratia, 2009. 13(4): p. 230-231. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2776336/