ARE THERE RISKS for computer users?

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2 ARE THERE RISKS for computer users? In addition of UV light, blue light ( nm) can be harmful to the retina (blue-light hazard) The photoreceptors in the retina are particularly susceptible to damage by blue light, a process that can lead to cell death and retinal disease. American Academic Ophthalmology Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology Retinal damage is the first cause of blindness in the occidental world. It s a long-term effect. Life expectancy is increasing every year. Nearly 70% of American adults experience some form of digital eye strain due to prolonged use of electronic devices. The Vision Council 2.014

3 Sleep disorders and blue light (Harvard) White light and any kind of light can suppress the secretion of melatonin. Blue light does so more powerfully. Blue light suppresses melatonin for about twice as long as green light; it also shifts the circadian rhythms by twice as much. Research shows that light at night may contribute to certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Another study sheds some light on the possible connection to diabetes and obesity.

4 CVS Computer Vision Syndrome 80% of computer users have the following symptoms: Headaches Dry eyes Visual Fatigue The Mass Eye and Ear Hospital says that one out of seven ER patients is treated for symptoms related to CVS. Digital workers can spend up to 8 hours in front of computer screens.

5 Scientific Evidence 12 years of research from one of the most prestigious groups of scientists regarding the impact of light on ocular health 12 YEARS OF RESEARCH 100 RESEARCHERS 25 INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED 120 SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

6 So, what does the last research conclude? New findings regarding phototoxicity Part of the LED light emitted by new electronic devices could damage retinal cells. In vitro experiments have shown that after exposure to direct LED light: 93% Retinal cells apoptosis without protection (Cell death) 10% Retinal cells apoptosis With protection (Reticare) (Cell death)

7 Old Screens (CRT) - White Paper Indoor - New Screens LED spectrophotometer: Ocean Optics USB2000+VIS.NIR

8 LED vs. Old Technologies LED is at least 5 times more intensive than older technologies in the high energy spectrum of light. All devices emit very similar quantities. Qué ha cambiado ahora?

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10 In the United States, people spend an average of 444 MINUTES EVERY DAY looking at screens, or 7.4 hours That breaks down to: 147 minutes spent watching TV 103 minutes in front of a computer 151 minutes on a smartphone 43 minutes with a tablet

11 What does it look like? Reticare Ocular Protector Structure 1 Silicone layer of high, uniform and long-lasting adhesiveness 2 Protective barrier that absorbs part of the potential toxic light and reduces visual fatigue 3 Protective layer that avoids scratch marks % tactile layer Reticare improves visual comfort, reduces eyestrain and absorbs part of the most energetic radiation of the light emitted by screens of electronic devices, improving retinal cell survival rate by up to 83%*. Reticare protects your eyes while you enjoy new technologies. *Results of in vitro experiments with human cells from the retinal pigment epithelium, concluded (after 36 hours of exposure to LED direct light) that the survival rate of cells with protection increased up to 83% more than those without protection. Private and Confidential 11

12 The Global Market Retail There are more than 4 billion devices without protection 4,000 Million units Integration To implement technology from factory. The forecast of smartphone production in 2014 is: 1,000 Million units B2B There are millions of workers that use all types of devices with screens and need protection for all of them. Private and Confidential 12

13 Products Reticare for SMARTPHONES Reticare for TABLETS Reticare for LAPTOPS FASHIONABLE GLASSES for computer use PROTECTION FOR LARGE INSTALLATIONS B2B RETICARE S GLOBAL LAUNCH: RETICARE STRUCTURE: RETICARE ADVERTISEMENT: Private and Confidential 13

14 For whom? Children 1. Children lack the natural protective barrier that, until the age of 25, is not completely formed. 2. They have shorter arms and therefore utilize electronic devices at closer range. 3. They tend to focus at a closer range while using electronic devices (proximity of 4 cm). Digital Workers 1. Very high exposure to blue light (between 8 to 9 hours per day). 2. The multi-screen effect. It is common for our eyes to be impacted by multiple screens at the same time. Senior Citizens and other groups at risk 1. It is estimated that 20% of patients 66 to 85 years of age have macular degeneration. 2. It is important to keep our ocular system in good health considering that life expectancy increases every year. 3. Groups at risk: Any person who has any ocular illness is at greater risk.

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