luminette 3 Light Therapy Glasses - Wearable Light Therapy Lamp - Natural Relief for Sleep Problems, Seasonal Mood Disorders & Jet lag - Portable Daylight Lamp (Blue)

These glasses are magic. That's the only way I can describe the effects that I have noticed over the past 4 weeks of wearing them. I am a male in his early 30s who is in excellent physical and mental health. However, ever since a very young child (elementary school!) I have gotten up very early. Sometimes, 4am-5am, which to me is OK. But there have been times throughout my life where I would be getting up as early as 2am, for basically no reason. Working from home means I can work at any hour I want, and I got into a habit of doing this, because the house and my home office/studio is very quiet at those hours. In fact, nearly a decade ago, it saved my life, as my apartment building caught fire at 3am, and I was the only one awake. I called 911, simply because that is when I am awake. Everyone made it out (everyone on the top floor, including a baby, had to be rescued via the fire department with rescue ladder trucks as the entire hallway was up in flames) - but the fire chief who was on scene later that morning said they got there within "minutes" of people on the first floor being overcome by the smoke. I felt like I had been in that apartment for some reason. And my early morning waking was a big part of it, though I often think I just got lucky in that case.Nevertheless, it has sometimes felt impossible to stay asleep longer than this 2-3am thing. I remember thinking, how do people actually stay in bed so long? I have not had an alarm clock wake me up in decades. To much of the amusement of my friends, and occasionally, even doctors, I have expressed how I wish I could sleep in ! Many people say, damn, "I wish I was like you!". It has it's advantages, especially for morning shift work, which I have done nearly my entire professional career; 6am-2pm shifts in public safety dispatch, air traffic control, and such. Yet, the issue here is I, for many years, would be sleepy by 8-9pm, and it was something I have always wanted to try to shift. Even if I went to bed at 11pm or later, I would still be up at 2-3am.I have spoken to doctors about this, and it's not insomnia (my sleep cycles are actually excellent). I have heard at least one person describe this as an 'evolutionary advantage'. I don't know if I'd go that far. LOL. Basically, it became fairly obvious that I did not have insomnia, or any issue with my sleep itself. I got tired, I slept, and I naturally woke up. But it simply happened on a shifted cycle, one that was a few hours advanced than the planet. Indeed, I thus finally came to realize that I was one of the rarest of the 'circadian rhythm challengers': a young person who did not have delayed sleep phases, but actually had the truly elusive and often overlooked ADVANCED sleep phase disorder. This is common in older people. But apparently I've always had it. And there's a lot of evidence it's tied to genetics (I have family members who have this, too).But - wearing the Luminette 3 for one or two sessions in the mid afternoon, in just over 4 weeks, has pushed my sleep a full TWO HOURS. I have been naturally awake until around 10pm now, and I am now getting up around 4-5am consistently. I haven't seen 2am on my clock in weeks. Furthermore, I am absolutely less tired throughout the day, and my Fitbit sleep and stress scores all improved. Of note, my heart rate variability also improved by almost double. I was very skeptical of this device, simply because I did not understand how powerful circadian entrainment can be. But, wow. I am convinced now. I also have a few pairs of Spectra479 blue-blockers, for use later on in the day, too.My only critique, and it's more or less just a suggestion, but it should be explained that, removing the protective blue film that is over the hologram is a bit confusing and can put the functionality of the device at risk. I figured it out, but I could see how someone could actually inadvertently rip the entire hologram off the device; which is the centerpiece of the technology. So, the company should better explain this, or just ditch the protective film all together. All in all, this is not enough to detract from my personal opinion of these, which is that they are a true 5/5 device, and one that has greatly improved my life.

I have been looking into solutions for light therapy after reading about the effectiveness and was surprised to find light therapy glasses. I have been using these for better sleep and better visibility during the day from wear and tear working on a computer 40+ hours of the week. So far, so good. I really like the fact you can wear these around the house at your own leisure. If I am doing things standard tasks around the house or just curled up on the couch, I put them on to get the wear time. I am seeing an overall benefit but you do need to use them daily. I find if I skip a day, the benefits aren’t as noticeable. When I do wear them its anywhere from 15-30 minutes – again just depends on what I’m doing around the house. For me, benefits have been much more alert & less strain felt on my eyes. What I like: How easy it is to wear them, they are snug and don’t fall off, very comfortable to wear, comes with a nice travel case, and re-chargeable – very practical and no need to keep purchasing batteries. It comes with extra nose pieces too, which is always appreciated to have an extra set aside should the current piece get wear and tear. Overall I really like these and would highly recommend if you are looking for a solution to better sleeping, better alert, less tired eyes – usage has been outstanding for me!

I bought the Luminette 3 (new) from the official Luminette store on Amazon because my doctor recommended bright light therapy. I used them every morning and was pleased with them - for the 10 days they worked before they died.On the 11th day the lights turned off completely mid-session despite being fully charged. I plugged in the charger and one light turned on and stayed on, which is not how it behaved before. When I disconnected them and turned them on again, they turned off after just a few minutes. Now when I plug them in, nothing happens at all. No lights. No signs of life.I shouldn't have to file a warranty claim and deal with the shipping hassle after owning such an expensive product for just 11 days.If I had known these Luminette 3's would be so untrustworthy I would have purchased the Ayo's. This is very disappointing.

I have suffered from SAD my whole life and I also work 24 hour shifts that deeply disturb my sleep schedule. I usually manage this problem with sunlight exporsure, but during the darkest days of the year, I'm up and out the door before the sun comes up, so I am unable to enjoy a morning walk and get any sunlight in my eyes. I have a large medical-grade lightbox that I used to set up on my counter while I was preparing my morning coffee and breakfast, but I never spend enough time standing in front of it at the prescribed distance.With these luminette glasses I just throw them on first thing and do my morning routine with them blasting at level 3. The timer on level 3 is 20 minutes I believe - just about as long as my morning routine. Nothing replaces the sun, and I can't say for certain that this is as strong as a serious light box (not the cheap stuff on amazon), but I can say that I'm feeling good. I'm energized in the morning, and my sleep cycle is slightly less messed up than normal.I'm very happy I purchased these, and particularly this Luminette brand. I wouldn't take the chance with cheap knock-offs, nor would I blow money on smart features and apps. This product is simple, straightforward, and powerful, and I'm grateful for the impact it has had on my wellbeing.Also you look absolutely crazy wearing them, which has turned into a fun game with my three year old daughter.

I’m offering this review because I’ve spent over a $1,000 on different models of light emitting glasses so I’m familiar with the main three brands (Luminette, Pegasi, and AYO). I have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder so I don’t know whether the glasses help with depression or SAD. I understand the mechanism behind these conditions is similar but I’m no doctor so take this with a grain of salt.Pros:Lumimette’s light is strong and I feel it more than Pegasi and AYO. You can set it to one of three levels, and I always go for the strongest because my sleep condition is pretty severe. It energizes me in the morning after about 10 minutes. There’s no way after that point I can go back to sleep because I’m fully awake. The glasses cause me to wake up earlier the next day, too. Luminette is different in that its light is white (though blue-enriched according to the ad) while AYO and Pegasi use blue and green light, respectively). The other two brands feel weaker to me.The price has fallen over the years so that’s nice. I believe I paid $300 for the first model.Cons:The older model was pretty clunky and the nose guard fell off eventually so I was not that thrilled with that product despite it being pretty darn effective. This newest version (Luminette 3), however, is smaller and fits more securely. But I just notice it on my face slightly more than AYO or Pegasi. I should point out that my AYO glasses broke within a year of purchase.These glasses, and all of the glasses, take quite a while before they affect my fall-asleep time. That can be very frustrating because I’m waking up earlier but not necessarily getting drowsy earlier at night. Eventually I do fall asleep earlier but it can take a while. So this is no magic bullet and you need to use it every day. A missed morning here or there is not a problem but you should plan on daily use. I’m extremely grateful for the product because it’s helped me so much, but you have to manage your expectations.

I have used SAD lights for at least 15 years. When I finally bought this wearable SAD visor, I felt a little "spoiled," but I was wrong. This light therapy visor is wonderful. It is so easy to use, and it makes light therapy happen first thing in the morning, while I'm having coffee and browsing the news on my laptop. It has three levels of intensity, and it times itself according to which level I've chosen. I generally use the least-intense level, but when visiting my grandchildren, I was able to zip through light therapy in short order, on "high." I love this! It costs about what my SAD lamp cost, but what a difference! It accomodates ME, rather than making me sit in place so that the lamp shines on my face. It comes with a charger, which I keep in the zipper case with the visor. Perfect for travel as well. SIMPLE. FAST. EFFECTIVE. EASY to use. I cannot recommend this too highly. If your choice is between a lamp and this visor, skip the lamp! This visor works!

I really wanted to like the luminette and maybe I didn’t give it enough time but I did wind up returning it. The biggest reasons why I did not like it was pressing the on/off button was a pain and it didn’t always work. But also, I was getting terrible headaches. After returning it and trying the AYO, I can say this probably wasn’t so bad but more likely mostly user error. With the AYO, when you place it on your face, it automatically turns on. That was really convenient and also it’s lighter and the nose piece is flexible. These were major advantages. But like the luminette, with the AYO, I was also getting headaches. I realized quickly that with the AYO, I was not using proper placement and it was too far down. In hindsight though, I believe the luminette was the correct placement but I used the highest strength of the 3 and for twice the recommended amount of time. I have sleep phase disorder and it’s very intense. I was really eager to see results but the problem with being prone to migraines made this a challenge. Just be very sure that they are placed in the right position and also that you gradually build up with the light strength. I do believe it comes down to personal preference and I do prefer the AYO as the light is not as intense and does not give me headaches plus it’s lighter and less bulky to wear and turning it on is more straightforward. Convenience makes a difference to ensure that I continue use. That being said, I’ve only been trying the AYO for a week now and had only given the luminette two weeks. I’m not 100% sold on these light therapy glasses. Ease of use and convenience is very important but so is lack of side effects and also effectiveness. Neither have yet to make me more alert. The AYO is easier to use and therefor more convenient and the light does not give me headaches so there’s that…

Was so tired in the morning’s when I was not able to wake with the sun-no matter how much sleep I got. My body needs sun to wake up and my job requires me to get up before the sun rises. I had all the tests, took vitamins and realized I need the sun. On weekends even with less slept, I wake rested if I can get up with the sun. I tried the sun simulating alarm clock, but it was too disruptive to my husband. Then I found these glasses! They are amazing. I put them in first thing in the AM before sun rises. It took about 3 weeks, but I have so much more energy tricking my body into thinking the sun is out. It has 3 levels. Highly recommend!

Purchased direct from Luminette as these weren’t available on Amazon at the time. I tried every light there was. White, blue and green light Therapy and various brands. A few details that make the average light therapy product less convenient than it should be is that 1) distance to the light source is everything. 2) that distance is waaay less than you think (typically under 12” to see maximum benefit from a high lux light). Most people do not use the standard type SAD lights anywhere near that close, the lux to your eyes falls off dramatically over distance. 3) standard type SAD lights do serve a purpose and can be nice to have as a quality CRI light source that may off some benefit. 4) standard high lux SAD lights are a giant hammer when what you really need are more precisely targeted light frequencies over raw lumen. Though, again, I do think broad spectrum light IS helpful as an adjunct to the Luminette device when you are working at the desk, computer, reading etc.The issue I had with the majority of lights is that I got little benefit. I had to guess at whether I was in fact seeing a benefit. For me, my deepest winter SAD symptom is increased food cravings. This is the final boss for me and when I absolutely know I’m deep in it, and may have screwed up by not starting treatment sooner. It’s remarkable to seasonally find yourself ravenous and needing to muscle through winter to keep the body weight stable. For others their worst manifested SAD symptom may be different, but I think we all have that one thing that lets us know that what we are doing to treat SAD isn’t working or to know we should have been treating it sooner and not let it go that far; loss of interest in things and depression being super common.Luminette was a Hail Marry if ever there was one for me. I ignored this product for too long thinking it couldn’t be a serious treatment, not enough LUX, not enough LED’s…surely...…well I had to order it direct as Amazon was not an option, but no product, absolutely not one single product of the hordes of products I tried to treat my SAD with over the years, even came close to what this did for me. You cannot make SAD go away completely, at least mine won’t, but the massive improvement of all symptoms in LESS than 7 days (7 to 14 days being the typical wait and see period for most lights) blew my mind. It was the first time in all these years I felt I had experienced relief of my symptoms.Keys to success. If you have a more flexible morning schedule during wake up time due to a later shift vs. straight out the door to work, set your alarm to wake up the same time every day. Period. No matter what. If you have SAD and messed up sleep like a lot of us do with exhaustion during the morning and endless mental energy at night, set the morning alarm and stay with it no matter what. The bed time tends to take care of itself after treatment takes effect.Also, don’t hesitate to use this around when it gets dark in your region. Where I am, in the summer it’s light until 10:30 and in the winter it’s dark by 5. So this time of year, I would begin to use it by 5 for 20min on high to gain the best effect. This is the hardest one for me to integrate, but if and when I do, it works the best. Just use it when there would normally be light but there isn’t anymore. It will not interfere with sleep.I absolutely recommend this product and as strange a setup as it is with its fewer LED’s and the hologram sticker/reflector, this is THE product. The splitting off of the blue light frequency is brilliant and avoids the use of blue LED’s which have higher photonic energy and, as postulated, may lead to issues later on like macular degeneration. This is a safe product based on my own deep dive into it and meets the standard for its medical claims.Worth the try, give it time to work, lots of people seem to find 4 days results in improvements, but give it a full 2 weeks as the majority will respond in this time frame. Having this on your face like glasses solves the proximity issue and sidesteps the lux issue as well as the potentially deleterious blue LED light issue while targeting the specific receptors that help regulate circadian rhythm.This is why this product is one of the most elegant solutions around right now.

J'ai acheté cette luminette pour contrer le blues hivernal et retrouver un bon rythme de sommeil et je suis agréablement surprise parce que ça marche VRAIMENT. Ça représente un investissement, mais qui en vaut la peine. De plus elle est facile d'utilisation, avec 3 intensités et donc 3 durées de séance aux choix en fonction du temps disponible et des besoins.

J'utilise ces lunettes de luminothérapie depuis la fin octobre et j'en suis très satisfait.Pour ce qui est du côté pratique :1. Un étui rigide de bonne qualité est fourni, ainsi qu'un chargeur ; elles sont très faciles à transporter2. Elles ne sont pas aveuglantes, même à puissance maximale, et permettent de vaquer sans gêne à ses occupations à condition (et seulement à condition) d'avoir déjà habitué ses yeux à la lumière le matin, et de les utiliser dans un environnement suffisamment lumineux3. Elles sont légères et n'appuient pas sur le nez4. Le réglage est minimaliste et facile5. Depuis deux mois que je les utilise, avec une seule charge de la batterie je peux faire six séances de 20 minutes à puissance maximaleJ'étais séduit par le concept d'un dispositif portable qui évite d'être statique devant une lampe pendant plusieurs dizaines de minutes par jour. Je les utilise tous les matins au réveil, 20 minutes en luminosité maximale, c'est devenu une routine. Je ne saurais dire si elles sont à elles seules responsables de l'effet, mais après un coup de mou au début de l'automne je sens que j'ai nettement plus d'énergie dans la journée. Je commencerai à les utiliser plus tôt l'année prochaine en espérant un effet préventif.Je ne regrette pas cet achat, et je recommande ce produit.

Jag kör 20-30 min varje morgon så fort jag vaknar och det hjälper verkligen bra mot min säsongsdeppression. Jag har haft en vanlig lampa och kört 5-10 min under frukosten men det funkar inte alls. Det verkar som att avståndet från ögonen samt konsekvent belysning i minst 20min är medicinen. Rekommenderas starkt till alla som lider under höst och vinter.

Li sto usando tutte le mattine appena mi sveglio, non sto usando più la melatonina per dormire la notte, diciamo che funzionano, solo un piccolo appunto riguardo la posizione corretta, tendono a scendere un pò quando si indossano con conseguente mal posizionamento del fascio di luce, mi sono dovuto ingegnare con un laccetto elastico che ho agganciato su entrambi le aste e poi lo appoggio sopra la testa, così facendo non scendono e fanno il loro lavoro.