Does the street light outside the window affect children's development?

Patient's question:

Because the location of my home is right next to the road, the streetlights always stay on very late. Do the streetlights outside affect the child's development?

Doctor's answer:

It's definitely not good to have strong light exposure at night, whether for adults or children. The standard for light brightness should be no brighter than the light of a crescent moon, otherwise it can disrupt the body's endocrine system. Some hormones are only secreted at night, and if there's strong light, the joints won't perceive it as nighttime, which in turn prevents the secretion. The mild consequences include night sweats and frequent awakenings in children. For adults, unless they have night blindness, it's still better to choose a dark environment for sleep.