Characteristics of blue light

Abstract

Blue light is a component of the sun and many artificial sources’ radiation spectrum. This light has capacity for not only creation of visual impression but also affecting the human organism otherwise. In accordance with scientific reports, the blue light may have effect on biological rhythm, elderly persons condition, treatment of skin diseases. But its capacity for retina’s injury is recognized in the best way. There are many technological or modern lighting sources at work, domestic and municipal environment, which emit blue light. We can therefore say that blue light is a common existing factor and unexpectedly may pose a threat to human health. In this article, the review of literature and media information about blue light are reported, to acquaint the society with this subject.