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Intro to Lighting GOOD LIGHTING IS CRITICAL Did you know that the human eye needs 10% more light every decade that it ages? At 30 years of age, the eye requires twice the light to see what you could see at the age of 10 years. At 50, a person requires six times the light needed at the age of 10, and at 60 years, it is fifteen times that amount. This is why good lighting is so critical for all aging eyes, and particularly important for anyone with low vision. For the low vision user, proper lighting can make the difference between being able to read something easily, or not read it at all. Generally speaking, the better quality of light used with a magnifying lens, the less magnification power that may be needed. LS&S offers a wide variety of lighting forms suited for different purposes and preferences.
For more information on Luxo’s Wave Plus rectangular magnifying lamp, visit our website.
HELPFUL TIPS:
• When reading, try to put the sun at your back.
• Try to reduce glare as much as possible in your house. If you cannot reduce the source of glare and you are still being bothered, try using a pair of indoor, glare reducing sunglasses.
• General ambient light helps you move throughout the house, but position small task lamps wherever you may find yourself working on a different activity—on the kitchen counter, on a desk, or even on your dresser to help find matching socks.
• When using a reading lamp, position the lamp between your eye and your reading material, i.e. below your shoulder. This will increase the perceived strength of the light, and may allow you to reduce the wattage, and therefore glare and heat, of your light bulb.
• Try to allow as much sunlight as possible into your house. This is the best form of light there is.
Bulbs Compact Fluorescent Full Spectrum Bulbs Ecolume compact fluorescent bulbs are a very efficient and ecological light source that last up to 13 times longer than conventional bulbs. Full spectrum lighting allows in lots of natural lighting. Bulbs last 10,000 hours and fit standard lamps and fixtures.
Chromalux Full Spectrum Bulbs
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Model No.
Watts
401026 401027 401028
75w equivalent 100w equivalent triple 75/100/115 watt
Price $15.95 $18.95 $21.95
Halogen Light Bulb This 72 watt halogen bulb provides high intensity and brightness, giving you more light right where you need it. Bulb lasts up to 3,500 hours, or 4 1/2 times more than regular bulbs, and can save on energy costs. Screws into a standard socket. 18932
$6.95
1-800-468-4789
With this innovative, extra-long life bulb, the light is purified–allowing colors to maintain their true color and vibrancy. Studies by health care organizations indicate that low-vision patients respond favorably to Chromalux. 3,000 hour life. Model No.
Watts
Price
A19FR/60 A21FR/75 A21FR/100 A21FR/3 Way
60 75 100 50/100/150
$6.95 $7.45 $8.45 $9.35
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