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Dr Maryam Zamani is a oculoplastic surgeon and facial aesthetics doctor. Find her at drmaryamzamani.com.

Q I’m concerned about the impact of blue light on my eyes. What symptoms might it cause?

 Due to the amount of time people are spending on digital devices, there’s a significant increase in blue light exposure – more than it was years ago. Blue light is also called high-energy visible light (HEV light) and potentially causes skin damage by inducing oxidative stress. HEV light can also disrupt the circadian rhythm and, therefore, the level of melatonin, making it more difficult to fall asleep. The more time you spend on the

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