Looking at deep red LED lights for 3 minutes in the morning can improve vision loss
2022-04-15
Nowadays, many people often "overuse their eyes" due to factors such as 3C products and working hours, and gradually begin to pay attention to eye protection. A new study from the United Kingdom found that using "deep red LED light" to illuminate the eyes for three minutes in the morning can "rejuvenate" the eyes.
According to Scitech Daily, a University College London (UCL) research team found that irradiating the eyes with deep red light with a wavelength of 670 nanometers (nm) for three minutes during the morning hours can effectively stimulate the energy-producing cells in the human retina. "mitochondrial cells" and helps restore vitality and sharpness to the eyes.
According to reports, the experiment invited 20 subjects between the ages of 34 and 70 without eye diseases, and they were found to be exposed to light in the morning and afternoon. However, if the eyes were irradiated for three minutes between 8:00 and 9:00 in the morning, the subjects' "color discrimination" could be improved by 17%, and for older groups, the effect was even more than 20%. The potency can last up to a week.
In this regard, research professor Glen Jeffery explained that with age, the cells in the retina of the eye will also gradually age, and the rate of this ageing is due to the "adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that produces energy in the cell's mitochondria. )" and enhanced cell function began to decline.
Previous studies have pointed out that light with wavelengths between 650 and 900 nanometers (nm) can activate mitochondria and improve their "work efficiency." Therefore, the principle of light is like "wireless charging" to the eyes, and can restore the function of some photoreceptor cells.
Because of its simple principle and no safety issues, Jeffrey is also developing inexpensive and easy-to-use home treatment devices to provide "affordable eye treatment" for more patients with color vision loss.
