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Will blue light from electronic devices increase my risk of macular degeneration and blindness?

POSTED APRIL 08, 2019, 10:30 AM
David Ramsey, MD, PhD, MPH, Contributor

Every day, retinal specialists are asked about the risks from blue light emitted from electronic devices. (Retinal specialists treat conditions affecting the retina, a thin tissue at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision.) Many people ask whether blue light will increase their risk of age-related macular degeneration and blindness.

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