Summary
This paper discusses the potential for retinal phototoxicity, or damage to the eye caused by light, particularly focusing on the impact of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and the role of melanopsin-containing cells in the retina.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the potential for damage to the retina caused by light, particularly from LEDs, and the role of melanopsin-containing cells in the retina.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the potential impact of LEDs, a common source of artificial light, on eye health.
Author(s)
I Sande PĂ©rez
Publication Year
2015
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