Summary
This paper investigates the impact of blue light on the brain activity of visually blind individuals, finding that blue light triggers an early and reliable desynchronization of the alpha EEG rhythm over the occipital cortex.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores how blue light impacts brain activity, specifically the alpha EEG rhythm, in visually blind individuals.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the regulation of sleep and alertness.
Alertness and performance: The paper investigates how blue light can influence alertness and cognitive brain functions through the activation of ipRGCs.
Eye health: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs, a type of retinal ganglion cell, in processing light and contributing to non-visual functions.
Author(s)
MJ van Ackeren, V Daneault, JT Hull, G Albouy
Publication Year
2017
Number of Citations
1
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