Evidence-based public health messaging on the non-visual effects of ocular light exposure: A modified Delphi expert consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In addition to vision, light regulates circadian rhythms, sleep, mood and alertness. Despite growing scientific understanding, there remains a gap in translating this knowledge into accessible, evidence-based guidance for the public and policymakers.

Objective

To formulate scientifically grounded statements about the influence of light on human psychological and physiological health, intended for dissemination to the public and policymakers.

Evidence review

An international consortium of 21 experts convened at the Ladenburg Roundtable in April 2024 to develop consensus-based public health messages on the physiological and psychological effects of light. Experts were selected based on their scientific contributions to chronobiology, psychology, neuroscience,

SUBMITTER: Spitschan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12083622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature