Is Dark Mode Better for Your Eyes?

Is Dark Mode Better for Your Eyes?
3 min read
15 December 2022

The standard display mode on most electronic gadgets is to show black text on a white background.

If you switch your device too dark mode, the screen will show white text on a black backdrop.

The goal of the dark mode is to alleviate the strain on the eyes caused by staring at a screen for long periods by limiting the amount of blue light that is emitted.

Let's look at what we know and don't know about dark mode despite the lack of proof that it has this effect.

The Relevance of Blue Light Is Unclear

One must first evaluate the effects of blue light on the eyes to determine if dark mode offers any health benefits.

Our screens give off blue light.

However, blue light is primarily emitted by the sun, scatters in the air, and causes the sky to appear blue.

The higher energy of these waves compared to other light colors tells our brains that it is daytime.

It's easy to see how prolonged exposure to blue light from screens could lead to visual confusion, even if we're beginning to learn about the risks.

Those who advocate for dark mode say it can help them get to sleep faster and stay asleep for longer.

This is because, according to the hypothesis, your circadian cycle will be thrown off, and melatonin, the hormone that tells your body it's time for bed, will be suppressed if you use your screen after dark without changing the default settings.

It could be easier to read in dark mode when the lights are off.

If you find yourself squinting or straining your eyes due to the brightness, cutting back on blue light may help.

However, these tales of blue light's harmful effects on the eyes aren't always confirmed by science or consensus among experts.

Is There A Plus Side To Switching To Dark Mode?

Research into dark mode's impact is still in its infancy.

However, there are anecdotal reports of folks who found the dark mode helpful.

·       A dark mode may relieve eye fatigue.

Dark mode proponents argue that it improves readability by making it easier to distinguish between foreground and background elements.

This should make reading on your gadget less of a chore.

This sounds like an excellent option if you suffer from eye strain or dry eyes from reading on a screen for lengthy periods.

·       Limiting your exposure to blue light and dark mode may be beneficial.

Effects like insomnia and eye strain have been linked to blue light exposure.

While using dark mode on your device may reduce your exposure to blue light, you may also find that reducing the screen's brightness at night, especially when the room is dark, has the same effect.

·       Switching to dark mode can extend the life of your battery.

You can't say that this improves your health.

However, if you spend much time staring at screens, you probably wouldn't hurt anything by extending the time between charges by an extra hour or so.

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