Summary
The paper investigates the effect of the angle of light exposure on melatonin suppression and pupillary constriction, finding that a lower angle of light exposure (28°) resulted in significantly higher melatonin suppression and greater pupillary constriction than a higher angle of light exposure (55°).
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper explores the impact of light exposure on melatonin suppression, which is relevant to sleep regulation.
Cognitive function and memory: The study's findings on melatonin suppression, which is linked to sleep regulation, could have implications for cognitive function and memory, as these are often affected by sleep quality.
Phototherapy: The research investigates the effects of different angles of light exposure, which is relevant to the field of phototherapy.
Hormone regulation: The study examines the suppression of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, in response to different angles of light exposure.
Author(s)
N Kubota, Y Tamori, K Baba, Y Yamanaka
Publication Year
2022
Number of Citations
4
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