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Le traitement par la lumière des troubles circadiens du rythme veille-sommeil
Using Light to Treat Sleep-Wake Cycle Disorders
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Abstract
Phototherapy is potentially indicated in several circadian sleep-wake disorders.
- Phototherapy is based on scientific and clinical evidence for treating circadian sleep-wake disorders.
- The effectiveness of phototherapy depends on light characteristics such as intensity, duration, timing, and wavelength.
- Conditions potentially treatable with phototherapy include advanced sleep-wake phase disorder, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, non-24-hour sleep-wake rhythm disorder, jet-lag, and night-shift work sleep-wake disorders.
- Phototherapy may not be suitable for patients with retinal disorders, necessitating consultation with an ophthalmologist.
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