Human Centric Lighting
Prof Russell Foster discusses the need for more research on human centric lighting, including the impact of light exposure, wavelength, and intensity on alertness. He debunks the myth of blue light glasses and explains how they simply filter out blue light rather than increasing its amount.In this clip
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The Science Of The Body Clock: How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep And Health - Prof Russell Foster
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What are the effects of blue light filtering glasses?
How do blue light filter glasses affect sleep patterns according to the episode The Science Of The Body Clock: How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep And Health - Prof Russell Foster and the clip Human Centric Lighting?
From a standpoint of ruthless neurobiological efficiency for setting the circadian clock, which is the lesser of two evils regarding eyewear during morning light exposure: blue-light blocking glasses or high-quality sunglasses? Does wearing any kind of filtering eyewear during the morning viewing protocol completely negate the benefits by filtering out the specific blue/yellow wavelengths needed to activate the melanopsin retinal ganglion cells, or is the sheer intensity (lux) of outdoor light sufficient to overcome the filter to some degree? Is it a binary 'works/doesn't work' situation, or is there a gradient of effectiveness?