Octopus Saver Session!

66Mustang

That's really cool...

My computer screen supposedly changes from blue light to yellow light at a time you set - by default it's 9pm...

I have seen the change happen and it is noticeably different, but I don't know whether it is a novelty or an actual useful feature, I suppose it is a good thing based on what you say.

I don't know if it is sufficient or as good as wearing glasses but I have to say, if I wake up in the night and check my device, it doesn't keep me awake.

Albus_Scope

Most Windows PCs now have the blue light option build in, it's so useful!  

If it doesn't keep you up, then I'm a bit jealous haha. There's some good information on blue light here.

66Mustang

That article has made me a little scared! I am quite obsessive about preserving my vision, even though it's far from perfect. I have a bit of a phobia about losing my vision (I think it's a phobia and not a rational worry because I have no eye conditions and no more chance of going blind than any other healthy person). Maybe thinking I should invest in a pair of those glasses, now.

Albus_Scope

Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you!  But I do think gamers and office workers need to take better care of our eyeballs, they get some serious workouts. 

66Mustang

I agree! My optician once told me to look into the distance for a good few seconds every 10-15 mins when doing something that requires looking close up - be it reading a book or using a screen. Apparently the eyes as muscles need to contract and expand frequently otherwise like any other muscle they seize up? I am probably oversimplifying but I think that's the gist of it!

I have often wondered, if these modern ultra HD screens where the pixels are so small that you can't see them are good (or, less bad) for your eyes? Must be better than an old pixellated display?

Albus_Scope

Yup, health and safety always taught me to take regular eye breaks from screens and books. Look at something far away, then something close, do that a few times every 15 mins.