MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthe and Corning
Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announce their collaboration to develop
and introduce Eyesafe® technology made with Accessory Glass 2 by
Corning®. When integrated with Corning Glass, Eyesafe® technology
selectively filters UV and high-energy visible blue light emitted
by digital devices.
Similar to sunscreens, which have an SPF rating, Eyesafe
technology has an RPF® rating -- or Retina Protection Factor. The
higher the rating, the more digital blue light energy is blocked.
Eyesafe technology made with Accessory Glass 2 by Corning® provides
consumers with improved scratch resistance, reduced scratch
visibility and better drop performance compared to existing screen
protector solutions (1).
According to a 2016 Nielsen Audience Report, the average screen
time has grown to 10.4 hours per day (2). As such,
blue light exposure has increased, especially among children (3,
4). Research shows that prolonged exposure to the blue light
emitted from electronics can result in a variety of health concerns
for adults and children, including computer vision syndrome, (5)
eye strain, (6) sleep cycle disruption (7, 8) and a variety of
other ocular health concerns (9, 10).
"As screen time and blue light exposure from devices continues
to increase, we are excited to collaborate with Corning, the
leading innovator in glass technologies for the display industry,"
says Justin Barrett, Healthe's CEO.
"Together we have developed a best-in-class light filtering
technology which offers protection from high-energy visible blue
light and provides the benefits of Corning's superior glass for
device protection."
"Corning is excited to collaborate with Healthe to create a
better user experience by leveraging our unique material science
solutions," said Scott Forester,
division vice president, Marketing and Innovation Products, Corning
Specialty Materials. "Corning's Accessory Glass was designed for
screen protector applications and delivers superior scratch and
drop performance. The combination with Eyesafe technology now
provides consumers with added protection from the harmful effects
of blue light."
Eyesafe technology made with Accessory Glass 2 by Corning® is
available for a variety of digital devices on Eyesafe.com and from
select Eye Care Professionals in the
United States. To learn more about Eyesafe technology made
with Accessory Glass 2 by Corning®, please visit
Eyesafe.com/Corning.
About Healthe & Eyesafe Technology
Healthe is a worldwide supplier of Eyesafe® blue light filtering
technology for the world's leading device manufacturers. Eyesafe
technology and associated intellectual property portfolio was
developed by world-class engineers and a team with decades in
electronics, display materials, and light management to selectively
filter UV and high-energy visible (HEV) blue light while
maintaining color quality. Similar to sunscreen, Eyesafe technology
has an RPF® or Retina Protection Factor rating which corresponds to
the amount of blue light energy filtered. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Healthe works to
develop technologies and standards in conjunction with leaders in
the eye care community. To learn more about Healthe and Eyesafe®
technology, please visit Eyesafe.com.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators
in materials science, with a 166-year track record of life-changing
inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass
science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep
manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop
category-defining products that transform industries and enhance
people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in
RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation,
and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global
leaders in their industries.
Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which
allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while
also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic
industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical
communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology,
automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading
products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices;
precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless
technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art
communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug
discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and
trucks.
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June 27, 2016.
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