Cellphones, laptops and others gadgets has been our day-to-day companion and we cannot escape from that. Even though these gadgets help us in making our life easier, little we know that it can also harm our body system. Have you heard about the harmful blue light coming from these devices? If you haven’t, continue reading and will tell you more about it and on how we can protect ourselves from it.
Last June 8, 2017, Essilor Philippines invited me along with other bloggers, media and personalities at the launch of their newest ambassador, celebrated actor and certified heartthrob Tom Rodriguez, who is a perfect fit for the product Crizal® Prevencia™.
Unknown to many, the top actor is also a prolific digital artist. As such, Tom gives due importance to eye protection as he teams up with Essilor, the world leader in corrective ophthalmic lenses to take care of their eyes against harmful blue light with Crizal Prevencia.
Crizal Prevencia is the only clear lens in the market to effectively filter harmful blue light from the sun and digital devices while maximising essential blue light for healthier vision.
Essilor general manager Dr. Emelita Roleda says, “With Tom as our newest ambassador, we hope to raise more awareness on the harmful effects of over-exposure to blue light and promote healthy vision in the country. By aligning him with Crizal® Prevencia™, we hope to convince more Filipinos to use protective lenses in their daily activities.”
But what does overexposing to blue light can do to our body?
As said by the experts, the harmful blue light can cause long-term damage, such as cataracts and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) which we do not want to happen specially on an early stage. Hence we need protection.
Crizal® Prevencia™ uses E-SPF® and Lightscan™ Technology which offers complete front and back protection and selective filtering of harmful blue light from devices and the sun.
At the same time, it lets in good light that regulates sleep and mood and boosts brain activity. It also provides complete protection from glare, scratches, smudges, dust, water, UV rays and harmful blue light.
Protect our eyes on a daily basis and maintain a healthy vision. To know more about Crizal® Prevencia™ visit your preferred eye care professional or leading optical shop, or by log on to www.essilor.com.ph.
