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Evening light and sleep quality in older adults

RCT demonstrating reduction of evening blue light exposure improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia symptoms in older adults with sleep complaints.

Sleep Improvements

  • Sleep efficiency: +5%
  • Insomnia severity: 30% reduction
  • Sleep onset latency: 15 min reduction

Light Modification

Blue-blocking glasses or amber (2200K) lighting 2-3 hours before bed.

Outcomes

  • Sleep Efficiency
    5
  • Insomnia Severity
    -30
  • Sleep Onset Latency
    -15
    min (Minutes)
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