Lecture: Can red light therapy be used in eye care?

This session will explore how visible light affects physiology and cellular behavior beyond its traditional roles in vision and circadian rhythms. The focus will be on the influence of blue and red light on metabolic processes, particularly how red light affects mitochondrial ATP production and its potential impact on eye health. Current research will be discussed, highlighting red light's role in disease progression and symptom relief for conditions such as AMD, myopia, and diabetes. The session will also address potential limitations and cautionary considerations for red light therapy.

Learning outcome(s):

Practitioners will gain insights on how photobiomodulation, particularly red light, can be used to manage ocular diseases, relative to their scope of practice (s.7)

Practitioners will be able to communicate effectively with patients about red light therapy, relative to their scope of practice (s.2).