While 44 percent of respondents are aware of the eye health risks associated with LED screens, respondents note they still don’t alter their behavior

Reticare, the only scientifically proven eye protector in the world that absorbs high-energy blue light proven to cause irreversible retina cell death, today announces the results of its 2017 Adult Screen Usage Survey, determining the frequency and habits of adults using devices with LED screens. The survey found most American professionals spend more than seven hours a day in front of a screen, and 72 percent experience eye strain more than half of the time. Results also show 44 percent of workers are aware of the eye health risks involved with using LED screens, but they don’t change their behavior as a result.

“Heightened screen time has become a massive problem especially for white collar workers, whose jobs often require them to spend long hours each day staring at their phone or computer. Even worse, many of these professionals know it’s a problem, but aren’t using preventative methods or doing anything to combat the issue,” said Nilo Garcia, CEO of Reticare. “This is a problem people need to address immediately, as today’s technological advancements make screen time unavoidable. If the workforce is armed with the resources and knowledge about how to protect themselves, we can all start adapting and reduce the risk of retinal damage from LED light.”

The damaging blue light stemming from LED screens can have many physical effects, including headaches, eyestrain, interrupted sleep and eye dryness. Most recently, a study conducted by the University of Madrid found that when lab rats were exposed to tablet screens for a three month period, there was a 23 percent increase in retina cell death. However, there was no loss of retina cells when they were exposed to the same tablets with Reticare filters. The study suggests when eyes are not protected, the light emitted from device screens can increase the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the world. Even with nearly half of survey respondents stating they’re aware of these health effects of LED screens, more than 30 percent don’t try to limit their screen time outside of work, where they have more control on device usage.

“The survey results highlight the dire need for people to recognize the immediacy of this health problem, and the need for more preventative eye health measures both in and outside the workplace,” Garcia continued. “Working professionals may notice eyestrain throughout the day, but aren’t thinking about the immediate and long-term effects screens are having on their vision. We consistently hear about screen addiction and how it leads to a decrease in productivity and our ability to focus, but the risk of severe vision damage is being ignored. Our goal is to not only grow this awareness, but encourage everyone to take action.”

Additional Findings

93.94 percent of respondents’ jobs require the use of devices with LED screens
73 percent of respondents don’t take any preventative measures to protect their eyes from light damage caused by LED screens.
46.46 percent of respondents are not aware of any eye health risks involved with using LED screens

Methodology

Reticare launched the study via SurveyMonkey and surveyed 100 U.S. full-time working professionals about LED screen usage. The survey examined a variety of topics, including work requirements, personal screen usage, health awareness and willingness to try preventative products.

About Reticare:

Reticare Inc. is a company with social responsibility to resolve a serious public health problem. Reticare is a global leader with real science behind eye protection from high energy blue light (LED) emitted by device screens. Reticare was born from a joint collaboration with the University Complutense of Madrid (UCM). The UCM is led by Dr. Celia Sanchez-Ramos, a pioneer and world leader in the field of high-energy light and its impact on eye health. Reticare emerged based on 15 years of research by the UCM, 140 renown scientists, and numerous experiments with scientific data that proves high energy LED light emitted from device screens is dangerous for human eyes that can- increase the risk of macular degeneration, the major cause of blindness in the world today. Reticare believes in creating awareness about the impact of technology on our health, environment and society at large.

Reticare eye protectors are available for phones, tablets, monitors and laptops.  Also, the Reticare eyeglasses are available for distance viewing (i.e. television).  To purchase a Reticare filter, visit https://www.reticare.com/buy/en/.

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