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Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology

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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been used to provide illumination in industrial and commercial environments. LEDs are also used in TVs, computers, smart phones, and tablets. Although the light emitted by most LEDs appears white, LEDs have peak emission in the blue light range (400-490 nm). The accumulating experimental evidence has indicated that exposure to blue light can affect many physiologic functions, and it can be used to treat circadian and sleep dysfunctions. However, blue light can also induce photoreceptor damage. Thus, it is important to consider the spectral output of LED-based light sources to minimize the danger that may be associated with blue light exposure. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge of the effects of blue light on the regulation of physiologic functions and the possible effects of blue light exposure on ocular health.

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Authors
Tosini, G., Ferguson, I., & Tsubota, K.
Affiliations
  • Morehouse School of Medicine (US)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (US)
  • Keio University (JP)
Corresponding author
Tosini, Gianluca
Venue
Molecular Vision
Published
2016-01
Volume
22
Pages
61-72
ISSN
1090-0535 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2294594166
Cited by
517
References
126
Citations by year
2026: 52 · 2025: 51 · 2024: 43 · 2023: 51 · 2022: 54 · 2021: 54 · 2020: 103 · 2019: 42 · 2018: 37 · 2017: 27 · 2016: 3
FWCI
18.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Molecular vision (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed
Funders
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NCC958)
  • National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NCC 9‐58)
  • National Institutes of Health (NCC9-58)
  • National Eye Institute (R01EY022216)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Ophthalmology › Ocular and Laser Science Research
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Light effects on plants
Keywords
blue light, light-emitting diodes, circadian rhythm, circadian system, sleep disorders, photoreceptor damage, eye health, eye physiology, blue light exposure, light spectrum
MeSH terms
Animals, Circadian Rhythm, Humans, Light, Ocular Physiological Phenomena, Photic Stimulation, Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate

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