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THE REAL DEAL ABOUT BLUE LIGHT AND YOUR EYES 👀

👁 The amount of blue light from screens is not significant to cause eye disease.
👁 Digital eye strain is caused by how we use our devices and not by blue light.
👁 Sleep can be improved by decreasing screen time at night without the need for special eyeglasses.
👁 Anti-Blue light glasses have not been proven to have an effect on eye health.

WHAT EXPERTS RECOMMEND:

👁 Limit the amount of screen time
👁 Decrease screen time at night
👁 Take frequent breaks from screens
👁 Decrease brightness of screens
👁 Increase physical activity

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms range from a mild cough to pneumonia. Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly. There is evidence that it spreads from person to person. Good hygiene can prevent infection.

The virus is most likely spread through:

- close contact with an infectious person
- contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze
- touching objects or surfaces (like doorknobs or tables) that have cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face

Everyone should practice good hygiene which includes:

- washing your hands often with soap and water
- using a tissue and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
- avoiding close contact with others, such as touching