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AOC's Anti-Blue Light Technology
AOC is rolling out an innovative and patent-pending, solution called Anti-Blue Light technology to protect users against the damaging effects of blue light from LED-backlit computer screens. Like Ultra-Violet light waves (UV) from the sun, extended overexposure to shortwave blue light (380-450 nm) from LED-backlit devices can be a contributor to vision impairments.
The new technology, Anti-Blue-Light (ABL), enables users to enjoy a quality picture, brightness and color fidelity without subjecting their eyes to the prolonged detrimental impact of shortwave blue light exposure. The technology will be incorporated into new AOC 76V Series Anti-Blue Light displays announced this year.
The AOC patent-pending Anti-Blue Light technology reduces the intensity and strength of shortwave blue light by fine tuning the LED backlight to reduce eye-damaging shortwave blue light by over 90 percent. Unlike other solutions that use filters or software settings, AOC Anti-Blue Light technology reduces shortwave blue light without dimming or distorting colors to maintain the true color and clarity of your images.
Studies show that long-term, chronic exposure to blue light may lead to macular degeneration (AMD), a permanent loss of vision in the center of the eye due to damage to the retina. As more people spend time in front of their screens, Dr. Carl Kupfer, former Director of the US National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, predicts, "the prevalence of AMD is expected to rise 6.3 million by the year 2030." Dr. Kupfer also indicates that "macular degeneration will soon take on aspects of an epidemic."
"We believe that any technology that can help protect our users' eyes, without forcing them to change their digital lifestyles will be highly welcome," said Steve Young, AOC Marketing Manager. "AOC's Anti-Blue Light technology leads the industry in protecting consumers against the damaging effects of blue light and providing a safer and healthier workplace."
Rather than filtering the blue light out, the Anti-Blue Light technology works by actually tweaking the blue light emissions of the display at the source, which makes it possible to reduce the detrimental impacts without compromising color quality or brightness. This is achieved by a new LED technology that shifts the wavelength peak of the LED backlight from 450 nm to 460 nm, moving it out of the range which is considered harmful.
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#4915370 Posted on: 09/18/2014 10:55 AM
There's no credible evidence that might suggest such problems except for people after some specific kinds of eye surgery performed long time ago. The research is either inconclusive, has too small control group, or papers contradict each other without greater reflection. Yet it doesn't stop marketing departments from scaring people in order to sell more stuff. Stay skeptical
I didn't even know that blue light causes bad sight, I just thought it is a strain on the eyes.... interesting technology though, if it really helps me keep my already impaired vision for longer 
There's no credible evidence that might suggest such problems except for people after some specific kinds of eye surgery performed long time ago. The research is either inconclusive, has too small control group, or papers contradict each other without greater reflection. Yet it doesn't stop marketing departments from scaring people in order to sell more stuff. Stay skeptical
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#4915374 Posted on: 09/18/2014 10:58 AM
Well I've heard that it makes your eyes "tired" faster, which doesn't say they get physically damaged. Thanks for the intel on the research though! But then again, having reduced blue backlight isn't on my top list of qualities for a screen anyway
There's no credible evidence that might suggest such problems except for people after some specific kinds of eye surgery performed long time ago. The research is either inconclusive, has too small control group, or papers contradict each other without greater reflection. Yet it doesn't stop marketing departments from scaring people in order to sell more stuff. Stay skeptical
Well I've heard that it makes your eyes "tired" faster, which doesn't say they get physically damaged. Thanks for the intel on the research though! But then again, having reduced blue backlight isn't on my top list of qualities for a screen anyway
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#4915397 Posted on: 09/18/2014 11:18 AM
The tired part is another thing. It may (or may not) also help you stay awake for longer. I'm just not a great fan of using fear to force people actions into certain paths, like that blue light, anti-gmo, anti-nuclear, anti-vaccination etc.
Anyway there are some many cool monitors around for years and manufacturers find it difficult to sell some new ones. I've been using mine for over 5 years, and I don't think I'm going to replace it before 4k (or other interesting ones) with adaptive vsync are widespread.
Well I've heard that it makes your eyes "tired" faster, which doesn't say they get physically damaged. Thanks for the intel on the research though! But then again, having reduced blue backlight isn't on my top list of qualities for a screen anyway
The tired part is another thing. It may (or may not) also help you stay awake for longer. I'm just not a great fan of using fear to force people actions into certain paths, like that blue light, anti-gmo, anti-nuclear, anti-vaccination etc.
Anyway there are some many cool monitors around for years and manufacturers find it difficult to sell some new ones. I've been using mine for over 5 years, and I don't think I'm going to replace it before 4k (or other interesting ones) with adaptive vsync are widespread.
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#4915581 Posted on: 09/18/2014 03:39 PM
F.lux ftw...
F.lux ftw...
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#4918791 Posted on: 09/21/2014 10:27 PM
I see no reason to remove any part of visible spectrum. And 380-450nm is partly visible.
For some it is fully visible since usual person sees 390-700nm.
My glasses turn dark in reaction to UV from Sun, UV LED, UV lamp, ...
They have never darkened in front of any LCD screen. So, if there is any UV emission it is extremely week.
I see no reason to remove any part of visible spectrum. And 380-450nm is partly visible.
For some it is fully visible since usual person sees 390-700nm.
My glasses turn dark in reaction to UV from Sun, UV LED, UV lamp, ...
They have never darkened in front of any LCD screen. So, if there is any UV emission it is extremely week.
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#4918823 Posted on: 09/21/2014 11:39 PM
Personally, I can't focus a blue led in the dark. I can focus any other color, but if it's blue, I can only see it blurred.
Personally, I can't focus a blue led in the dark. I can focus any other color, but if it's blue, I can only see it blurred.
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#4918975 Posted on: 09/22/2014 08:01 AM
I see no reason to remove any part of visible spectrum. And 380-450nm is partly visible.
For some it is fully visible since usual person sees 390-700nm.
My glasses turn dark in reaction to UV from Sun, UV LED, UV lamp, ...
They have never darkened in front of any LCD screen. So, if there is any UV emission it is extremely week.
That's a great thought. Thanks!
I see no reason to remove any part of visible spectrum. And 380-450nm is partly visible.
For some it is fully visible since usual person sees 390-700nm.
My glasses turn dark in reaction to UV from Sun, UV LED, UV lamp, ...
They have never darkened in front of any LCD screen. So, if there is any UV emission it is extremely week.
That's a great thought. Thanks!
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I didn't even know that blue light causes bad sight, I just thought it is a strain on the eyes.... interesting technology though, if it really helps me keep my already impaired vision for longer