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The invention and subsequent improvements of smartphones and laptops have caused many drastic changes to society, many of them good, many of them bad. One thing that is certain, however, is that they have become highly addicting. These days, it’s common for people to spend most of their days and nights looking at an assortment of screens — whether it be for work or pleasure.

Blue light is EVERYWHERE! From laptops to tablets to smartphones, we are constantly exposed to wavelengths that can have harmful effects throughout most of the day. Not all blue light is harmful, though. Blue wavelengths can be beneficial and responsible for boosting attention and mood throughout the day. However, this comes at a price.

As we age, our vision can start to become cloudy, making it difficult to see the world around us. This is a common condition known as cataracts, and it affects millions of people each year. But what exactly are cataracts, what causes them, and how can we prevent them? Let's take a closer look.