Does blue light affect the infants or care givers?
This is not scientifically proven. Nevertheless, it is commonly known that blue light can hurt the baby’s eyes (which is why the baby needs eye patches when conventional phototherapy lamps are used). Caregivers often complain about headaches and eye irritation due to the blue light. It is very important that the phototherapy equipment focuses the light on the baby. Therefore, again the advantage of the BiliBed: the light is focused directly on the baby. No disturbing light reaches the caregivers. The phototherapy lamp from Medela also focuses the light on the patient. However, the IEC Standard requires that we write about possible side-effects: for the nursing staff: This lamp emits blue light in the wavelength of 425-475 which may harm the retina in some cases. You may want to avoid prolonged use/exposition if: • you have a pre-existing ocular condition such as macular degeneration • you are diabetic or otherwise at risk for retinal damage • you are taking photosensitizing medication
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