The glasses emitted violet light to prevent nearsightedness

Researchers are collaborating on a design for glasses for myopia children aged 6 to 12 years that can emit purple light.

Violet light has a wavelength of 360-400 nm, which has been shown to activate the EGR1 gene . This is a gene that prevents the extension of the eyeball axis, thus preventing the development of nearsightedness.

Many children today have nearsightedness due to a lot of technology equipment viewing but little outdoor activity.(Photo: Star2)

Violet light is in the sunlight. Therefore, children who are less active outdoors exposed to limited purple light tend to have myopia or increased myopia faster than children who regularly exercise.

To increase the amount of time the eye is exposed to purple light, the researchers designed small light bulbs that emit purple light within the frame.

The team of Mr. Kazuo Tsubota - President of Tsubota Laboratory, Professor of Ophthalmology, Keio Medical University, successfully tested on chicks and mice by shining purple light into their eyes. The team is conducting clinical trials on humans to determine the safety of the device.

Jins Holdings will clinically test the glasses for licensing in 2020, and then produce and sell them from 2022.