{"id":9192,"date":"2018-09-28T15:17:02","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T15:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=9192"},"modified":"2018-09-28T15:17:02","modified_gmt":"2018-09-28T15:17:02","slug":"research-reveals-people-not-taking-enough-care-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/research-reveals-people-not-taking-enough-care-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Research reveals people not taking enough care of their eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Research reveals people not taking enough care of their eyes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Globally, over half (57%) of people do not regularly get their eyes checked, while only two in five people (42%) currently opt for lighting that is kinder on their eyes<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Philips EyeComfort Standard is a global industry-first, the standard measures Philips LEDs for key comfort criteria for the eye<\/p>\n

\u2022 EyeComfort Advocates in the Philippines discussed the importance of choosing the right light and proper eye care<\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips MyCare LED Bulb officially launched in the Philippines, the newest bulb in the EyeComfort range with Interlaced Optics design<\/p>\n

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\nManila, The Philippines \u2013 Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, reveals that eye care is not a high priority for adults globally. This comes at a time of record levels of myopia, with the
\nWorld Health Organization predicting that one in two people will be short-sighted by 2050, and ever-increasing strain on eyes with people spending more time indoors in front of computer screens and smart devices.<\/p>\n

Currently, eye care is taking a backseat compared to fitness and weight loss, despite people\u2019s reliance on their eyes for the everyday living. In a gathering today entitled \u201cEye\u2019d Make the Switch: light your eyes will thank you for,\u201d Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), explained how quality LED is related to eye comfort. The research revealed that while the average person spends more than six hours a day looking at a screen, 42% are
\ncurrently using lighting that is softer on the eyes. And, only a third (32%) of people globally would consider how comfortable a light was on their eyes, when making their purchasing decision.<\/p>\n

The Philips EyeComfort Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Signify scientists have developed an industry-first Philips EyeComfort Standard, committing to delivering EyeComfort LEDs with no visible flicker*. Besides flicker, the standard measures against key comfort criteria such as glare, stroboscopic effect, photobiological safety, dimming effects, tuning and color rendering \u2013 factors that can impact eye comfort. Philips EyeComfort LEDs are checked to ensure they pass its prescribed standards while providing energy efficiency and an average lifespan of over a decade. All Philips EyeComfort LED lamps and luminaires will be marked with the EyeComfort trademark starting 2018.<\/p>\n

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\nThe press event, held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City, showcased the diverse Philips EyeComfort LED lamps and luminaires range, which included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips MyCare LED Bulb \u2013 the newest bulb in the range inspired by the pattern of sunflower seeds, the Interlaced Optics design reduces glare, the excessive brightness caused by an intense light beaming from the center of the bulb, and enhances the comfort of eyes<\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips SceneSwitch \u2013 up to three color settings in one bulb: bright light, natural light and cosy warm glow <\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips Deco Classic \u2013 visible filaments are designed to be seen and look good, off and on<\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips Meson \u2013 for evenly distributed light with consistent brightness<\/p>\n

\u2022 Philips Moire \u2013 light up your room in soft, uniform light<\/p>\n

Signify became the new company name of Philips Lighting as of May 16, 2018. The legal name of Signify will be adapted in the Philippines in the beginning of 2019.<\/p>\n

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