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Kitchel, Elaine – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2000
This review of the literature examines the effects of blue light (or near UV - ultraviolet), especially that given off by black-light tubes, often used with children with visual impairments. It finds a long-term danger of retinal and lens damage and offers six practical suggestions which emphasize using proper filters and limiting exposure to…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Light, Ophthalmology, Radiation
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Parker-Jenkins, Marie; Parker-Jenkins, William – School Science Review, 1985
Provides information to identify and implement the key characteristics which contribute to an efficient and comfortable visual display unit (VDU) lighting installation. Areas addressed include VDU lighting requirements, glare, lighting controls, VDU environment, lighting retrofit, optical filters, and lighting recommendations. A checklist to…
Descriptors: Display Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Glare, Higher Education
DeBruin, Jerry – 1986
Designed to develop creativity in young learners, this book contains interdisciplinary activities which focus on the theme of light and color. Activity pages are provided that can serve as front and back covers of a student booklet and the suggested activities can be duplicated for insertion between the covers resulting in a booklet for each…
Descriptors: Color, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science