Desklamp
The Lumie Desklamp is an attractive reading and work lamp that delivers high intensity bright light. The lamp has a stable base with an on/off switch and a flexible neck that is fully adjustable. The lamp provides 10,000 lux at 30cm / 12in and 2 500lux at 80cm / 37in for light therapy. You can also dim the light and use the desk lamp as a normal reading or work light.
The dimensions of the Lumie Desklamp are 40 x 15 x 15cm (16 x 6 x 6in) and it weighs 1.9 kg (4ln 3oz). It uses a 220-240V mains power supply and has a power output of 55 Watts. The lamp is provided with a Daylight Spectrum bulb.
The Desklamp is guaranteed for three years and the light bulb is guaranteed for 500 hours of use.
Health benefits
Research has shown that some people with severe symptoms of SAD suffer real disruption to their everyday lives. Various forms of light therapy are available for treating SAD, and these have been shown to be highly effective. The Lumie Desklamp can be used to treat SAD, and it doubles as an ordinary office or reading lamp. It is useful for people who don’t have time to sit in front of a special light box – with a desk lamp you can obtain your daily light therapy while you work.
The ideal light therapy involves being exposed to 10 000lux per day, about the same as a spring morning on a clear day and about 20 times brighter than a well-lit office. Lux is a measure of how much light is falling on your eyes, so if you sit close to the source of light more will fall on your eyes and the lux will be greater. The light must enter your eyes to be able to have a beneficial effect on the pineal gland and other parts of the brain that regulate mood.
When you use the desk lamp at therapeutic light levels, at a distance of 12 inches away, the desk lamp delivers 10 000 lux. You can obtain the daily light dose you need in about 45 minutes. Sitting further away provides lower light levels, so you need to continue therapy for longer to experience the therapeutic effects. At a distance of 30 inches, the Lumie Desklamp delivers 2 500 lux and your treatment time would then be around two hours.
The flexible neck allows you to angle the lamp so that light falls on your eyes and provides the right amount of bright light needed to relieve the symptoms of SAD. After the necessary treatment time you can dim the light as desired and use it as a normal desk lamp. The special daylight bulb provides an excellent light for reading, and is also comfortable and safe for your eyes.
For more information see the Bupa factsheets:
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Jet lag
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
