What we Know and Don’t Know about Blue Light

Release Date: August 1, 2018

Expiration Date: September 1, 2019

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

1. HOYA’s new blue light message and why a new blue light message
2. About what blue light is and its ocular effects
3. The sources of blue light and who benefits the most from blue light reduction and the ways to limit blue light exposure.

Course Description

In recent years, high-energy visible (HEV) blue light has been one of the most talked-about topics in eye care. Much of this emphasis on blue light has grown from concerns about potential harmful ocular effects of extensive and sustained use of computers and other digital devices that have luminous LED displays. In this course we will address these concerns from three perspectives: What is it blue light and why are we talking about it? What science-based evidence is there to support claims? What claims are based on speculation and still under debate?

Faculty/Editorial Board:

Deborah Kotob, ABOM, is currently director of education for Jobson Medical Information LLC, has more than 20 years of experience as an optician. With over 10 years in lens manufacturing as a Sales Consultant, Trainer and LMS content developer. She lectures, trains and conducts webinars on a variety of optical and practice development topics.

Credit Statement:

This course is approved for one (1) hour of CE credit the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). 1 hour, Technical Level 2 Course STWJHI691-2

Support:

This course is supported by an Educational Grant by HOYA Vision.

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This course has multiple parts.

Please download and read the PDF version, watch the video presentation, download and review any of the resources that are part of the resources tab. For the final steps review the questions for the test and take the test.

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PRESENTATION (video)