Non-visible light can cause biological effects on the eyes
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Evidence from multiple studies confirms that non-visible light, such as ultraviolet and high-energy radiation, can cause significant biological and photochemical damage to the eyes.
Evidence for · 2
Ultraviolet radiation oxidative stress affects eye health
2018 · cited by 251
This study outlines how ultraviolet radiation (a non-visible form of light) damages ocular structures and induces oxidative stress in the eye.
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Mitochondria as Potential Targets and Initiators of the Blue Light Hazard to the Retina
2019 · cited by 118
This paper discusses how short-wavelength, high-energy light affects retinal mitochondria and triggers photochemical damage and cell death.