Authors : Rajat Subhra Ghosh; Debprasad Sinha

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep1437

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Abstract : Near-infrared (NIR) radiation is a part of sunlight that can reach deeper layers of biological tissue. Its possible contribution to skin ageing has gained attention in recent years. NIR exposure can increase tissue temperature and may affect cellular processes linked with oxidative stress, collagen changes and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. The skin around the eyes is thin and has less protective tissue than many other facial regions, so changes caused by long-term environmental exposure may become noticeable more easily. These changes can include loss of skin firmness, fine lines and alterations in tissue structure.This review focuses on the possible relationship between NIR radiation and ageing of the skin around the eyes. It examines the reported effects of NIR on tissue temperature, oxidative processes, MMP-related activity and collagen-related changes. The review also considers the potential use of NIR-filtering ophthalmic lenses to reduce exposure of the periocular region to selected NIR wavelengths. Absorptive, reflective and hybrid filtering approaches are discussed along with their basic optical mechanisms and practical limitations. NIR attenuation through ophthalmic lenses may offer an additional method of reducing cumulative environmental exposure to the periocular region. However, the available evidence is not sufficient to establish NIR-filtering lenses as a treatment for periocular ageing or infraorbital darkening. Further experimental and clinical studies are needed to determine the extent of NIR-related skin changes and the protective value of NIR-filtering ophthalmic lenses.

Keywords : Near-Infrared Radiation; IR-A; Anti-Ageing Lens; IR-Blocking Lens; Infraorbital Dark Circles; Photo Ageing; Collagen; MMP-1; Ophthalmic Optics.

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