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Will the increased use of ring lights during the coronavirus pandemic lead to a growing burden of macular degeneration?
- Source :
- Medical Hypotheses; Jun2023, Vol. 175, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has brought with it many changes in the way with live, work, and socialise. One such change is an increase in the use of videoconferencing for communication with friends, family and work colleagues, and doing presentations, while physically distancing. We demonstrate an increase in the use of ring lights during the pandemic, and argue that this increased exposure to blue light may lead to a growing burden of macular degeneration in coming years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MACULAR degeneration
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS diseases
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03069877
- Volume :
- 175
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Medical Hypotheses
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163698681
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2023.111064