[ExI] macular degeneration

[William Flynn Wallace]

It is strongly suspected that high amounts of blue light contribute to this
disease.  This has been known for several years. So why aren't we hearing
more about it?  We who look at PC and smartphone screens, spend time
outdoors (UV), use the new lightbulbs, go to and work in places where
fluorescent lights are used.

So I Googled it and found that a special type of lens can filter out the
possibly harmful amounts of blue light.

https://essilorusa.com/content/essilor-usa/en/newsroom/news/new-eyeglass-lenses-block-harmful-blue-light-and-uv-rays.html

So why, on my recent trip to the optometrist, did I not get a
recommendation from him to get this new lens?  The irony here is that I
have learned to never trust my doctor to know all the latest things.

I think I'll get them.  Better safe than sorry.

bill w
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