DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE WAVELENGTH FILTRATION AND SELECTIVE WAVELENGTH TRANSMISSION FOR THERAPEUTIC EFFECT
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1. A method for providing darkness therapy for altering biological rhythms comprising:
- covering an individual'"'"'s eyes with an optical device, configured to block at least 90% or more light at wavelengths in the range of 495-570 nm and transmit light in at least one of orange (590-620 nm), red (620-750 nm), and near infrared light range spectrum (750 nm or greater), wherein said eyes are covered by said optical device for 2-4 hours before bedtime to normalize said individual'"'"'s circadian rhythm,wherein said optical devise comprises of red-colored lenses.
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to methods for providing darkness therapy for altering biological rhythms. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to the process of employing an optical device configured to block certain wavelengths of light while allowing other wavelengths to pass through in order to provide significant biologically therapeutic effects. These and other advantages are detailed further herein.
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1. A method for providing darkness therapy for altering biological rhythms comprising:
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covering an individual'"'"'s eyes with an optical device, configured to block at least 90% or more light at wavelengths in the range of 495-570 nm and transmit light in at least one of orange (590-620 nm), red (620-750 nm), and near infrared light range spectrum (750 nm or greater), wherein said eyes are covered by said optical device for 2-4 hours before bedtime to normalize said individual'"'"'s circadian rhythm, wherein said optical devise comprises of red-colored lenses. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An optical device for providing darkness therapy for altering biological rhythms comprising:
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a filter, configured to block at least 90% or more light at wavelengths in the range of 495-570 nm and transmit light in at least one of yellow (570-590 nm), orange (590-620 nm), red (620-750 nm), and near infrared light range spectrum (750 nm or greater), wherein said filter is a red-colored lens. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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