059: Mitigating Artificial Blue Light with Dhruvin Patel

059: Mitigating Artificial Blue Light with Dhruvin Patel

Author: Nathan Oxenfeld: Certified Teacher of the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, a February 23, 2022 Duration: 36:01
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dhruvin Patel who is an optometrist and a founder of Ocushield. His mission is to help eyes thrive in the digital age, so he has created a line of screen filters, glasses, and light bulbs that are designed to block blue light, which has been found to affect circadian rhythms and eye physiology.

1:11 - 10 years of mitigating blue light
1:51 - Dhruvin's story
3:00 - Mom was right!
3:25 - Research Project: blue light's effect on eye physiology and circadian rhythms
3:40 - Blue light causes visual stress in form of headaches, and suppresses melatonin to make it harder to sleep
4:40 - The creation of Ocushield
5:27 - Science-backed blue light filters for smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, blue blocking glasses, and eye healthy lighting
6:30 - Blocking blue light without affecting the other colors
8:10 - Natural blue light vs. Artificial blue light
9:17 - How to mitigate blue light in indoor lighting
9:35 - Kelvins = color temperature lighting… above 5000k is for daytime, not nighttime
10:21 - Oculamp allows you to control the color temperatures
11:40 - Blocking blue light for reading before bed
13:03 - The skin senses light, not just the eyes
14:07 - 30 hours of exposure to screen time (blue light) caused 40% increase in skin inflammation
16:47 - Short term effects of blue light on the eyes
17:39 - The 20:20:20 Rule
18:13 - Long term effects of blue light on the eyes
19:25 - Children's eyes have half the protection to blue light as adult's eyes
20:25 - Blue light and lens health
21:51 - What about night shift workers?
24:08 - The flexibility of our evolutionary biology
25:00 - The 1:1:1 Rule
26:48 - The future of Ocushield
29:09 - Nutrition & Blue Light: Zeaxanthin acts as a blue light absorber in the retina
31:00 - Letting eyes thrive in the digital age 32:19 - Looking ahead: visual stress from virtual reality
33:35 - Go to www.ocushield.com for more information

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What if the strain you feel in your eyes isn't a life sentence, but a habit you can change? The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries moves beyond conventional eyecare to investigate a holistic path. Hosted by Nathan Oxenfeld, a certified teacher of the Bates Method, yoga, and meditation, this podcast delves into the often-overlooked connection between how we use our eyes and our overall mental and physical state. Each conversation is a deep dive into practical, natural vision improvement. You’ll hear detailed discussions on techniques like breathwork and specific visual relaxation practices, all framed within the understanding that eyesight is not a static condition but a dynamic sense intertwined with stress, posture, and attention. The goal here isn't just to see a clearer chart, but to cultivate healthier eyes and a more insightful relationship with your own vision. Nathan guides listeners through principles that challenge the assumption that blur is permanent, offering a thoughtful exploration of how alternative methods can lead to tangible changes in daily life. Tune in for a nuanced perspective that redefines what it means to care for your eyes, focusing on the innate capacity for clarity that exists without external aids. This is a space for anyone curious about the potential of their own vision, eager to learn from a teacher who approaches seeing as an integral part of well-being.
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