Ultraviolet Light Archives

UV-C Light Kills SARS-CoV-2

Boston University, Clinical Data, Columbia University, Radiation, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), UV-C Light

Researchers at Boston University and Signify confirmed that UV-C light effectively eradicates the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

FDA approves first implanted lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery to improve vision without eyeglasses in some patients

Approvals, Artificial Lens, Astigmatism, FDA, Medical Devices, Ultraviolet Light

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the RxSight Inc. Light Adjustable Lens and Light Delivery Device, the first medical device system that can make small adjustments to the artificial lens’ power after cataract surgery so that the patient will have better vision when not using glasses.

Could mobile devices raise skin cancer risk?

Devices, Health, Mobile Health, Oncology, Skin Cancer, Studies, Ultraviolet Light

(Reuters Health) — Devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops can reflect ultraviolet light from the sun and may indirectly increase users’ exposure to the cancer-causing wavelengths, according to a new […]