Red Light Therapy: Eye Health Miracle?

Dr. Allen reviews the latest research on red light therapy for eye health (myopia, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and diabetes). Red light therapy is a hot topic in eye health right now so please let me know if you have further questions!

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Red light therapy, also known as Low Level Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation, is emerging as a promising approach in the field of eye care, offering potential benefits for various ocular conditions. Deep red light therapy for eyes, which involves the use of wavelengths typically between 600-1000 nanometers, has garnered significant interest due to its non-invasive nature and the growing body of supportive research.

One of the key areas of red light therapy research focuses on its application for macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. Studies suggest that red light therapy may help in energizing and repairing mitochondrial function in retinal cells, which could potentially slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Research also indicates that red light treatment may improve visual acuity, color vision and contrast sensitivity in these patients. This is particularly promising as it offers a simple, safe method to possibly maintain vision in those affected by this condition.

Red light therapy for dry eyes is another area of interest. The therapy's ability to enhance cellular energy production can improve gland function necessary for tear production, offering relief for symptoms of dry eye syndrome. This is significant as dry eyes affect millions worldwide, and effective, non-invasive treatments are highly sought after.

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Furthermore, the implications of red light therapy extend to diabetic patients who often suffer from diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition. Early research indicates that red light treatment may mitigate some of the adverse effects diabetes can have on the eyes, such as diabetic macular edema. Additionally, there's growing curiosity about the effectiveness of red light therapy for myopia, with many early studies suggesting potential benefits in reducing the progression of nearsightedness in young children.

As research continues to evolve, it will be crucial to closely monitor the outcomes and establish standardized protocols to maximize the benefits of this innovative therapy.

Additionally, please be careful about using any over-the-counter red light therapy devices on or around the eyes. Especially if they are not designed to be used for the eyes. If the device is not the correct wavelength, the correct power density or the correct fluence, there could be a risk for vision loss or harm.

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0:00 Red Light Therapy for Eyes
0:44 How does Red Light Therapy Work
2:40 Red Light Therapy Research
3:08 Red Light Therapy for Macular Degeneraton
4:30 Red Light Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy
5:04 Red Light Therapy for Dry Eyes
5:33 Red Light Therapy for Eyelid Styes
5:50 Red Light Therapy for Myopia
7:25 My Questions
7:58 Is Red Light Safe for the Eyes

References
How Red Light Therapy Works
PMID: 28070154
Red Light for Myopia
PMID: 38378527
PMID: 37030495
PMID: 38180093
Red Light for Macular Degeneration
PMID: 31404033
PMID: 34511875
PMID: 37972955
Red Light Therapy for Dry Eyes
PMID: 33689636
Red Light Therapy for Diabetes
PMID: 38026594
Red Light Therapy for Chalazion
PMID: 31564823

[Donnybrook]

My sister is 64 and received 2 infusions of stem cells for spinal cord damage in her neck which was from an injury. A pleasant side effect which the Doc never mentioned was that her vision was restored to 20/20 or better and she no longer needs glasses. She wore bifocals as she couldn't read without glasses either. Miraculously, she can read without glasses again. She also mentioned her skin has been rejuvenated and noticeable muscle mass in her legs spontaneously returned. She is pain free now.

[modemarose]

How refreshing, to see a young ophthalmologist bringing this type of information to the public. Good Job 👌🖤🙏

[khayeelwilson-el]

To be honest, I’ve used red light therapy on my face with the eye goggles on for about 3 months, and one thing that I’ve noticed recently is that a long black floater that’s been in my left eye for decades is no longer there.

[keithbyrd]

Please make additional videos on the optimal red light wavelengths, distance from the source, duration of exposure, etc. for optimizing eye health.

[rlwings]

I've been going to a Red light Sauna and my skin got so soft, especially on my face! - Also lots of extra energy and a sense of well being. - No kidding, this 'Red' thing is real!

[PhoticSneezeOne]

I am suffering from dry eye disease for about 6 years. Tried everything, nothing worked until now.
I bought a 50 watt red light led bulb with 660nm and 830nm near infrared led chips (for around 50$). 10 days in with a 2x 15min exposure routine my dry eyes improved so much i can´t believe it. Remember to close your eyes!
Eyelids are far less swollen, morning dryness is reduced and inflammation is nearly gone.

EDIT: Someone or something is deleting my answers to all of you.
DON`T use it with your eyes open. The manufacturer doesn´t matter as long as you get the wavelenghts right (630-660nm is the key - the near infrared 830nm is just a bonus to heat up the glands)

[KotoriOnWheels]

This is sooo timely!

I've been using my panel (660nm and 850nm) for the last week finally at the right distance (very important) and my chronic corneal ulcer AND dry eyes has been sooo much better!

[mikapinky]

Yea please make a video about red light devices for dry eyes!

[marneangel]

I don't know if it's helped my eyes but my skin looks AMAZING! I'm 52 and I'm always floored by the difference that my red light panels make for my skin!

[stanronn]

Id love to see a step by step on how to use light therapy for the eyes. Like how close or far to sit is safest and should you look directly at the light or if you should close your eyes. I haven't seen any explanation videos on this and im afraid to do it wrong. Thank you for this information.

[ChevySS]

I'm 73 and have a small, high quality, flexible red light LED panel. I heard about the beneficial effects of allowing some red light to get into eyes. I also heard (online) that it was best to do the red light gazing (RLG) close to first waking up. So I did a tiny little bit of RLG for a couple of weeks, and I swear my vision did get better. BUT.... worried about safety, I stopped. I think this is a marvelous topic and hope you will dive deeper into it. Thanks!

[avkmurthy]

It is very useful and promising to say the least. Please make additional videos about this subject as soon as you get any further info. Thank you very much for making this video.

[LivingTheGroovyLife]

I've been using a full body panel red light every day for the last few years. It's been amazing! After just a few months of use I was able to stop using a prescription for dry eyes! It is awesome for my skin, and I feel it calms me and gives me a relaxed feeling! Great video!!

[ItsMeNanaD]

I’m here to see if this will help stop macular degeneration.
Edit: damn as a 53 yr old, I’m learning my near sightedness could have been helped or reduced greatly?! Will it still help in my 50s? I’m now near sighted yet require bifocals in my daily life. It’s so frustrating. Better late than never to find these things out. THANK YOU DR FOR ACTUALLY HELPING PEOPLE & figuring out how you can still get rich from posting it for all of us! I hope you make millions off your YT ❤❤

[trio]

I have been a type 1 diabetic for 42 years and have developed diabetic retinopathy. I have been getting injections every 8 weeks for the last 4 years. Seeing new research like this makes me so hopeful for the future! I am going to ask some questions to my retinal surgeon next time I go in and see what he knows of the research. Maybe I can be his guinea pig 😄 thanks so much for sharing!

[ivinskio]

This video came at the perfect time for me. I've been struggling with dry eyes and occasional eye fatigue, probably from all the screen time. After a bit of research, I decided to try red light therapy and ended up purchasing a panel from Future Form Official, a company in Norway. I've been using a 660nm and 850nm setting, twice daily for 15 minutes each session. My eyes feel less irritated, and there's a noticeable decrease in dryness. It certainly has made a significant difference in my daily comfort. Thanks for shedding light on this therapy, and please, keep the info coming!

[janmoore]

This is so encouraging to me. My Mom had Macular Degeneration and I have extremely dry eyes so I am hoping you will keep us informed on the research for eye health and red light therapy. Thank you for this video!

[DoctorEyeHealth]

Have you heard about red light therapy for eye health? What other questions do you have?

[ElysianAngel]

Would love to see a video that really delves into specifics, like wavelength, power density and fluence.
It would also be great to see videos on the devices that are currently available (so we can understand which are good for what and why).
Thank you, I would love to watch such videos!

[ptarlow]

Thank you for this promising info on the study of a red light device for treating macular degeneration. I’m an 83 year old artist who is trying to keep my sight going so that I can keep working.