The screen is probably the evil of our century… The screen is everywhere, it is part of our daily life. Present in our work, but also in our leisure time, it is difficult to spend a day without coming across a screen. But it is especially the prolonged consultation of a screen that poses a problem. Indeed, screens used in a significant way can cause several problems for our health: blue light (likely to cause damage to the eyes in the long term) and invisible flashing of the screen (headaches and eye fatigue).
What is blue light?
We often hear about blue light, but what exactly is it?
Light is defined by an electromagnetic spectrum, but only a part of this spectrum is visible to the human eye: visible light. This light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum linked to the notion of color: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Blue light has a short wavelength and therefore produces a greater amount of energy… Some studies seem to indicate that prolonged exposure to this famous blue light could cause damage to your eyes in the long term.
It is therefore important not to neglect this blue light. This is also why your optician now offers to treat your lenses against blue light… if your glasses are treated, you should see blue reflections on your lenses.
Similarly, it is now possible to buy anti-blue light glasses to protect your eyes in front of your screen if you do not usually wear glasses.
But what if you don't wear glasses or don't have anti-blue light glasses?
Eye Save, software to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of your computer screen!
A few days ago I discovered a small free software whose goal is to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of your computer screen. I had already asked myself the question of anti-blue light glasses, but I was a little lazy to take the plunge... So I tested this software.
Having a good tolerance to screens, I haven't noticed any notable change in daily life, but I tell myself that I'm perhaps preserving my eyes for later!
eye saver is a small software to install on your computer which will take care of adjusting your screens in order to limit their bad effects.
Its operation is ultra simple!
Once installed, you will be able to choose a mode that suits you best depending on how you use your screen. Indeed, the filters applied by EyeFilter are not neutral on the rendering of your screen: the brightness and color in particular will be modified for your comfort. At first it may seem strange, but in the long run you get used to it.
Some modes are more aggressive than others and the utility even has a black and white mode. It's up to you to choose the mode that suits you best for optimal comfort.
Beyond blue light protection, it is often recommended to take regular breaks to rest your eyes.
Precisely, the software offers a timer telling you to take breaks regularly… this timer can be set (length of intervals) or deactivated.
What is the point of using such software?
The interest is multiple. Indeed, according to the developers of the tool, this software will improve your comfort and productivity:
- protecting your eyes
- prevention of fatigue, redness and eye strain
- elimination of one of the causes of headache
And as a result, you will be able to work longer, be more productive and sleep better!
Of course, not everyone has the same degree of sensitivity to screen-related problems, but the solution proposed by Eye Saver really helps to reduce the effects and it will be a real plus for all those who suffer from overexposure to blue light.
