lightning_talk.md

Computing In Technicolor

####Turing's Eyewear Problem

Background

• Former optometrist, pony trainer, magician, and pedal cabber

Eyestrain:

• 73% of adults under 30
• 65% of Americans report symptoms
• 9/10 report using devices for more than 2 hours per day, don't you feel bad for them.

High Energy Blue Light

• violet/blue band from 400 to 500 nm
• cause of age-related macular degeneration
• fancy term for vision loss, slow recovery from exposure to bright light, color sensitivity

The problem

• computers emit a small spectrum of high intensity light

The glasses

• create warm, full-spectrum colors
• increase contrast on the screen
• slight magnification
• prevents dry eyes
• overhead pipe drip protection

Suggestion 1: 20-20-20 rule

• Every 20 mins, look at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds

Suggestion 2: Blink

Suggestion 3: Adjust Ambient lighting

• Screen should be same brightness as surroundings
• Avoid overhead direct lighting

Suggestion 4: Download f.lux

• changes the color spectrum, more red as night goes on
• fun fact: red lights for camping/SEALs to keep pupils dilated so night vision remains

Suggestion 5: Buy glasses

Suggestion 6: Orange Mocha Frappachinos