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Red light shines bright

Kelsie Whitmore uses red light therapy in her locker room at Richmond County Bank Ball Park in September 2022 in Staten Island, N.Y. Photo: Al Bello/Getty ImagesRed light is one type of light that doctors aren’t shielding us from.Why it matters: It’s a therapy surging in popularity, especially for the treatment of wrinkles and acne. Red light...

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024by In News
Optometry expert warns red light myopia therapy can injure retina
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Optometry expert warns red light myopia therapy can injure retina

by Laurie Fickman, University of Houston Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of Houston optometry researcher is warning against the use of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy as a method to control myopia, or nearsightedness, especially in children. Over the last few years, LLRL has emerged as a viable myopia treatment after studies reported the treatment as...