This latest issue in Chennai has become the talking point now!!
Posted on: 16/Feb/2022 9:27:58 AM
The LED bulbs are being used as headlights in the vehicles and this has become an issue in Chennai now.
It is now revealed that ophthalmologists or eye doctors in Chennai have been receiving many complaints from the patients about the glare from these LED bulbs used as headlights in the vehicles. Dr. Vasantha, former director of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in Egmore, Chennai explained that the glare from the LED bulbs has been making it difficult for people to drive and this is leading to many accidents. She added that many complaints have been received from the patients regarding the bright LED lights blinding them while driving on the busy roads in Chennai. She concluded that all the LED lights must be banned and the headlights must have a black strip at the centre.
Chairman of the Chennai based Agarwal Eye Hospitals Dr. Amar Agarwal also mentioned that he too received many complaints from the patients. He explained that those with cataracts must give importance and get it treated. He concluded that those with cataracts would not be able to see the light clearly but they would just see a halo around the light. Double vision present in some persons could also lead to issues. Truth is that the fear of Coronavirus had prevented many from going to the hospitals for treatment. It must be taken into note that when the rays of the light get diffracted differently, then the person would see halos around the light. Using dimmers is important for the vehicle drivers to avoid unnecessary accidents.
It was highlighted by another eye doctor Dr. Mohan Rajan that LED lights emit lights in one direction and in this way LEDs are different to the normal lights. He explained the fact that persons who have been fitted with multifocal lenses after cataract surgery were most affected. Information collected is that in the developed nations where the lane division is clearer the drivers of vehicles do not face issues regarding LED lights hurting the eyes. Rajan Eye Care Hospital chairman Dr. Mohan spoke about how LED emits blue light that would affect the circadian rhythm.
