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PERSPECTIVE: The Long-Term Effects of Light Exposure on Establishment of Newborn Circadian Rhythm

Jacqueline Yates1

  • 1University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM : Official Publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
|October 25, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Newborn development is influenced by light exposure. Proper light-dark cycles are crucial for infant visual and circadian system programming, impacting long-term health.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal development
  • Ophthalmology
  • Chronobiology

Background:

  • Newborn development extends into the postnatal period.
  • Early life light exposure significantly impacts the maturing visual axis and circadian rhythm.
  • Inappropriate light environments during infancy may have lasting health effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of light exposure in newborn development.
  • To emphasize the importance of appropriate light-dark cycles for infant health.
  • To inform anticipatory guidance for newborn care regarding light exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of accumulated evidence on early life light programming.
  • Analysis of the effects of light at night and insufficient daytime light.
  • Consideration of long-term health consequences.

Main Results:

  • Light exposure during the newborn period influences the visual axis development.
  • Circadian rhythm development is significantly affected by early life light patterns.
  • Inappropriate light environments can lead to long-term health issues.

Conclusions:

  • Anticipatory guidance for newborn care must include considerations of light exposure.
  • Establishing appropriate light-dark environments is essential for healthy infant development.
  • Potential long-term health consequences necessitate attention to light imprinting in newborns.

Keywords:
circadian rhythmlight exposurenewborn

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