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Analysis of Compact Fluorescent Lights for Use by Patients with Photosensitive Conditions

May 11th, 2019

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is hazardous to patients with photosensitive skin disorders, such as lupus erythematosus, xeroderma pigmentosum and skin cancer. As such, these patients are advised to minimize their exposure to UVR. Classically, this is accomplished through careful avoidance of sun exposure and artificial tanning booths.

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Is your pocket-friendly and energy efficient LED light affecting your health? Yes!

May 2nd, 2019

Studies have also reported that children are more vulnerable than adults to flicker-induced ill effects.

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WVU researchers identify how light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients

April 3rd, 2019

In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, West Virginia University neuroscientists linked white light at night—the kind that typically illuminates hospital rooms—to inflammation, brain-cell death and higher mortality risk in cardiac patients.

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Revision of the EU Green Public Procurement Criteria for Road Lighting and traffic signals

March 24th, 2019

In residential areas, in order to reduce the risk of human annoyance, the CCT of light sources shall be ≤3000K and a dimming or switch-off programme shall be implemented

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Health impact assessment of introducing LED street lighting in Stockport

February 17th, 2019

Evidence indicates that exposure to artificial bright light during the night-time suppresses melatonin secretion, increases sleep onset latency and increases alertness. Chronic ALAN exposure can cause circadian rhythm misalignment which may have negative effects on the psychological, cardiovascular and/or metabolic functions.

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Ecological benefits of part-night lighting revealed

January 21st, 2019

Study shows there is no difference in pollination success between part-night lighting and full darkness, highlighting the ecological benefit of switching off our street lights even for short periods in the night.

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Effects of street lighting technologies on the success and quality of pollination in a nocturnally pollinated plant

January 18th, 2019

Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly important driver of global change. Lighting directly affects plants, but few studies have investigated indirect effects mediated by interacting organisms. Nocturnal Lepidoptera are globally important pollinators, and pollen transport by moths is disrupted by lighting.

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Supporting health, wellbeing and performance of humans

January 17th, 2019

Human Centric Lighting supports health, well-being and performance of humans by combining visual, biological and emotional benefits of light.

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Light Sensitivity, Fluorescent Lights

January 1st, 2019

Irlen Spectral Filters are able to filter out the offending wave lengths of light which create the stress, thus allowing the brain to be able to make the normal adjustments for various lighting conditions, glare, and brightness.

Sunglasses are not enough. You may think they provide comfort and protection, but individuals who are light sensitive need to be protected from all lighting, not just sunlight. Individuals with light sensitivity wear their Irlen Spectral Filters from the time they wake up until they go to bed at night. Irlen Spectral Filters do not reduce brightness or contrast while providing the same comfort as being in a dimly lit room. Since they do not make things darker, like sunglasses, they can even help with headlights at night.

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Colour in the treatment of visual stress

January 1st, 2019

The use of colour to treat visual discomfort and perceptual distortions (visual stress) has been the subject of recent controversy.

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