How Blue Light Harms Your Health

Discover how screen exposure affects more than just your eyes — and how to protect yourself.

Decades of research into the health risks of blue light led to one clear outcome: Reticare^® — a solution designed to protect. Understanding the symptoms is where it begins.

⬇ Scroll down to learn more about each symptom

Jump to Health Effects from Screen Exposure:

Eye Fatigue · Dry Eyes · Headaches and Migraines · Poor Sleep Quality · Increased Sugar Intake · Screen-Induced Skin Aging · Early-Onset Eye Aging · Long-Term Vision Damage

Eye Fatigue

Do your eyes feel sore, unfocused, or overly sensitive to light after long screen sessions?

Blue light tires the visual system, leading to blurred vision, eye pain, or trouble concentrating.

These may be early signs of ocular fatigue, often seen in people who spend long hours on computers.

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Dry Eyes

Are your eyes dry, gritty, or more easily irritated after prolonged screen use?

Staring at digital screens reduces blink rate, causing tear instability and increased ocular dryness.

If left unaddressed, this can lead to chronic eye irritation or even vision fluctuations over time.

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Headaches and Migraines

Do you often experience tension headaches or migraines after screen use, especially in the late afternoon?

Prolonged exposure to blue light can overstimulate the brain, leading to visual fatigue and light-induced discomfort.

Individuals with light sensitivity may experience worsening symptoms, especially without screen protection.

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Poor Sleep Quality

Ever find it harder to fall asleep after scrolling through your phone or watching a screen at night?

Blue light delays melatonin release, disrupting the body’s sleep rhythm and making rest harder to come by.

Over time, this can lead to sleep disorders, especially in teens, children, and night-time screen users.

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Increased Sugar Intake

Late-night screen sessions leave you craving sweets the next day?

Poor sleep and blue light can disrupt appetite signals, leading to cravings and blood sugar swings.

Over time, this may raise the risk of prediabetes, especially in adults with sedentary routines or irregular sleep patterns.

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Screen-Induced Skin Aging

Seeing more dark spots or uneven tone after heavy screen use — even with regular skincare?

Blue light can trigger pigmentation and speed up visible skin aging.

These may be signs of screen-related skin damage, especially in women sensitive to light exposure.

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Early-Onset Eye Aging

Have your eyes been feeling more tired or less sharp after regular screen use?

Blue light can speed up natural lens aging, leading to early signs of cataracts or a decline in visual clarity — once considered issues of much later life.

More people are now noticing these changes sooner than expected, making early protection more important than ever.

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Long-Term Vision Damage

Wondering how screen time affects your long-term vision?

Blue light can damage cells in the retina and macula — areas essential for sharp, central vision.

This damage is often irreversible and can’t be corrected with glasses or surgery. That’s why early protection matters — for everyone.

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1. Fatigue, itchy eyes, ocular stress, blurred vision, photophobia

Dry eyes, tearing
Headaches and migraines
Sleep disorders, insomnia and non-refreshing sleep.
Increased craving for sugar
Skin blemishes
Premature cataracts
Damage to the retina and macula

You’re not alone — here are the most common concerns

Frequently Asked Questions About Screen-Related Health Risks

What happens if I ignore the signs of digital eye strain?

Digital eye strain may start with mild discomfort — like dry eyes or blurry vision — but it doesn’t stop there.
Prolonged screen exposure without protection can lead to persistent headaches, sleep disruption, and even long-term vision problems.
Ignoring these symptoms may worsen the damage and make recovery harder over time.

Early prevention is key.

How can I reduce digital eye strain naturally?

To reduce digital eye strain:

Use certified blue light filters like Reticare®
Apply the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
Ensure proper lighting and screen brightness
Use artificial tears if your eyes feel dry

Combining these habits with Reticare protection helps relieve symptoms and protect your long-term vision.

Is Reticare medically validated and safe?

Yes. Reticare is backed by almost 20 years of scientific research conducted in collaboration with the University of Complutense, Madrid (UCM).

Proven to reduce retinal cell death caused by blue light
Developed and endorsed by eye health professionals
Reticare is the only solution with published results in peer-reviewed journals

This makes Reticare a medically validated solution for screen-related eye protection.

Risk groups:

Risk Groups

Everyone who spends time on screens faces potential health risks — but not all risks are equal.
Years of scientific research show that Reticare^® protection is most critical for users with higher exposure or pre-existing eye conditions.

🔴 Very High Risk Groups

Highly recommended: Use Reticare on all screens + glasses for TVs

› Patients with Macular Degeneration or other retinal conditions
› Glaucoma patients
› Diabetes patients
› Heavy screen users (more than 8 hours/day)
› Kids and young adults who look at screens every day
› Professional video gamers and YouTubers
› Virtual reality professionals or heavy users (1+ hour/day)

🟡 High Risk Groups

Highly recommended: Use Reticare intensive on all screens

› Users who look at screens more than 5 hours per day
› Users who use screens every day and are older than 50 years old
› Video gamers and occasional Virtual reality users

What our users say

Professionals and everyday users share how Reticare has improved their comfort in front of screens.

"I really notice the difference, especially when working from home. I use Reticare on all my screens. When I go to the office and it’s not there, I notice it immediately — the difference is huge."

Bob Falato

VP, Financial Sector

"I spend hours every day in front of my computer and used to suffer from eye strain. Since I started using Reticare on my laptop, the discomfort is gone. Thank you so much!"

Arthur Beredjick

Florida

Bob Falato

VP, Financial Sector