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@article{194417,
        author = {Sasanka Shekhar Dutta and Aalia Abdullah and Ayush Kumar and Prince Bhardwaj},
        title = {IMPACT OF BLUE LIGHT ON EYE HEALTH: STUDY THE EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT EXPOSURE FROM DIGITAL DEVICES ON VISUAL COMFORT AND LONG – TERM EYE HEALTH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3565-3579},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194417},
        abstract = {Aim: To analyze the impact of digital devices on human eyes and quality of life.
Objective: To assess the impact of digital devices on eye, to assess any lifestyle and mental health changes, to assess the quality of life, to gauge the impact of sudden increase in use of digital devices.
Methods: This population based prospective study was done by collecting data of 200 students and working adults in the age group of 18-50 years working and studying using digital devices. Students and working adults who are not willing to participate and suffer from previous eye problems even before the start of the use of computers were excluded from study. Data was collected using a pretested, semi-structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS (Statistical package for social sciences) version 21.0 descriptive statistics was used.
Results: In this study, young adults aged 18–35 dominated (61%), with students comprising 64% and a near-equal gender split (47% male, 53% female), mostly from urban areas (59%). Nearly 58% reported over 4 hours of daily screen time, primarily on smartphones and laptops, with 58.54% using devices past 9 PM heightening risks from blue light, reduced blinking, short viewing distances, and scrolling. Common symptoms included eye dryness, headaches, sleep disruptions, and mental health issues, signaling widespread Digital Eye Strain (DES) or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) due to factors like tear film instability, accommodation strain, glare, and circadian disruption.
Conclusion: Early intervention through structured awareness programs, behavioral modification strategies, ergonomic education, and routine eye screening is essential to reduce symptom burden and prevent long-term ocular complications. A multi-level preventive approach involving individuals, educational institutions, workplaces, and public health systems is necessary to safeguard eye health in the digital era.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }