Carex Health Brands Carex Day-Light Sky Bright Light Therapy Lamp 0,000 LUX Sun Lamp To Combat Winter s and To Increase Your Energy, Blue, 1 Count

Well, there are a TON of these light boxes available. With prices ranging from $20 to three digit territory, I was more than skeptical. Is this thing just an excuse to sell funny light bulbs? I did some research comparing the various ones that seemed legit, and this Day-Light one came up several times. It has the right lumens, a lens to protect you from UV, looks to be sturdy, and the reviews were good. But... anyone can make a site/product look good on the web. Wanting to see the lamp in person, I went to the local medical supply place. They had the 'Classic' model instead of this lamp one, but I turned it on and knew in an instant it was a quality lamp. There is no flickering or glare of any kind, just 'warm' light. You wouldn't want to stare at it, but it's not as though you're looking at the sun. I've used it for the recommended time which is 20-30 mins, and it has certainly done something. I don't think it's changed my life or anything, but it has made me feel a bit more 'up'. I opted for the lamp version because I wanted it on my desk, and the panel version isn't really designed for a desk. The base is heavy which makes it quite sturdy. The 'light box' part of this lamp is about 10"x13", the height is about 24" at almost full stretch (you can adjust the height and angle). When you are doing your session it says you should have this at a 15 degree angle. Then you can bend the neck down to make this an incredible task lamp. Nice white light to work with, no glare. Good for craft/detail oriented work. The brochure states that you shouldn't use this lamp after 8pm as it will wake you up too close to bedtime. After all, a big part of light therapy is to regulate your sleep cycle. This brand is recommended by the Center of Environmental Therapeutics and they seem to be legit. They have a site if you wanna check it out. The site, and the brochure, and anyone who knows anything will tell you that a light box isn't guaranteed to work for everyone. They also tell you - AND THIS IS IMPORTANT - light boxes are not regulated by the FDA and ARE NOT considered medical devices. This means that anyone can slap a funny light bulb in there and claim it will help you. There was some talk a while back that tanning beds were good for you because it helped you to get more sun. VERY untrue since they still expose you to UV rays which are harmful. Some of these lamps might be on the up and up, but some are definitely scams. Do your homework, ask a doctor/shrink, ask someone who uses a light box - this is a serious chunk of change to drop on a lamp. I went into this with the view that at worst I'd get a really bright lamp. I'm not saying this is some kind of miracle worker, but I live in Maine where it's dark at 4pm in the wintertime. It's dreary and depressing, and I've always felt that way. I'm hoping this will alleviate some of the 'blahs'. PS - In the reviews for the Classic one (more people opt for that one) there were a few people who griped that it stunk up the house. They might've missed the instructions telling you that packing stuff must be removed from INSIDE the light. There's some rubber things inside to prevent the bulbs from getting knocked loose during shipping, along with a couple rubber bands in there too. You have to remove them before you use the lamp! It comes with a little screwdriver, and you have to take off the lens(cover) to get the packing materials out of there. There were some rubber things jammed in so the bulb wouldn't wiggle around, and they were REALLY hard to get out. I had to use pliers. Gotta be careful not to break the bulb! The bulb itself is supposed to be replaced every 2 years even if it isn't burnt out. After that time they claim it will lose some of its lumens and not be as effective. update 2011.12.18 - My light's still going strong! Definitely helpful in the morning. I just turn it on while I'm getting ready, checking my email, etc. I'm very pleased that my light is still serving me well :) Again, I want to stress to people that you should do a little research. Someone made a comment about UV rays, suggesting that light boxes are part of pseudo-science and UV rays are helpful. This is from the CDC (centers for disease control) web site: Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can penetrate and change skin cells. The three types of UV rays are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC)-- UVA is the most common kind of sunlight at the earth's surface, and reaches beyond the top layer of human skin. Scientists believe that UVA rays can damage connective tissue and increase a person's risk of skin cancer. Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, so they are less common at the earth's surface than UVA rays. UVB rays don't reach as far into the skin as UVA rays, but they can still be damaging. UVC rays are very dangerous, but they are absorbed by the ozone layer and do not reach the ground. Too much exposure to UV rays can change skin texture, cause the skin to age prematurely, and can lead to skin cancer. UV rays also have been linked to eye conditions such as cataracts. I'm gonna take the CDC's word on the harmfulness of ALL UV rays. Lack of sun exposure does lead to Vitamin D deficiency, but you can take a daily vitamin to get it that way. update 2012.05.16 - Replacement bulbs! Not as easy as you'd think. In the manual for the light, it says that the bulbs are '2 x 55 watt compact flourescent, 4000 kelvin'. If you do a search for Uplift Technologies Day-Light Sky replacement bulb, you will get a couple of options. There is a 3 pack, which seems to be a good idea HOWEVER, the 3 pack bulbs are 36 watts, not 55. The single replacement bulb IS 55 watts. If you use the lower wattage, I don't think the light will be as effective, so I'm gonna get 2 of the single ones (the light has 2 bulbs inside). Update 2013.03.04 - Light bulb confusion solved! A representative from Carex/Uplift Technologies contacted me within 24 hours (awesome customer service!) with a response about which bulbs to use with the Day-Light sky and how they work: This is the correct bulb for the Day-Light Sky, DLA2000BLB. There is a difference between "Kelvin" and "Lumens or Lux". Kelvin Color Temperature has more to do with the color of the light, whether it be warm (yellowish) or cool (blue). The Day-Light is 4,000 K which is almost in the middle of the spectrum, more towards warm. The light emitted from the Day-Light is measured in Lux, this is a measurement of the intensity of the light coming from the lamp. 10,000 lux is recommended, you will achieve this with the Day-Light Sky if you are approx 12 inches from the light at the right angle. The farther you move away from the lamp, the lower the lux. Also, if you use it on the lower setting, the intensity will diminish to 6,500 lux which is still therapeutic, you would just need to use the lamp longer than the recommended 20-30 minutes. Update 2014.01.22 - Rubber band confusion solved! In the comments, a wise man :D pointed out that there is nothing in the instructions telling you that you MUST remove the rubber bands/packing materials before first use. It also tells you that there will be a smell for the first few hours of use. This makes sense for anything plastic. The funny smell is called 'offgassing'. I removed the bands/packing materials because I figured that the smell people had complained about came from that. Makes sense, they are rubber and rubber can be stinky. I emailed the trusty Carex/Uplift technology people for an answer on Sat. I got my answer on Tues because it was a holiday - this proves to me that their excellent customer service is not a fluke, they are a genuinely caring and attentive company. The email info: The rubber bands and black inserts are only there to secure the bulbs during shipment. Both can be left in until the bulbs need to be replaced, as the black inserts will not have much heat applied to them. As for the rubber bands, they will dry out and often simply fall off after a couple of hours of use. They may emit some odor during the first hour or two of use, but this is negligible for most people and it soon dissipates. If someone is highly sensitive or concerned about any odor, they could remove the rubber bands before use. However, even if the rubber bands and black inserts are removed, like most new electrical appliances, there may still be an odor for the first hour or two of use.

I noted that I was in the dumps after the sky turned grey for a couple of weeks - mostly because of the contrast to a prior spade of sunny days that left me very happy and content with life. I knew about SAD and the lamps, decided to try because my sister recommended, and settled on this one because of the additional task lamp function and general normality of looks. After a short and intense struggle with my insurance (BCBS Horizon NJ- they don't tell me whether I am covered because they can't find me an in-network supplier, which may not even be a legal loophole for them) got it on my own even though it is obviously incredibly expensive. It came today. Looks are fine. It looks like a thing your doc would have you stare at while you wait, but in a better (bluish) color. fits behind my laptop on my desk, but you have to figure an extra inch to the base because of the cable sticking out. The plug is three-prong, which also is a bit annoying. First I read the thing that came with it. The news are you can't use it with retinal dystrophy or macular degeneration which I didn't know yet.There's also a bunch of medications you shouldn't be on like St Johns Wort, so check before you buy. I then uncurled the lamp from shipping position, which I found you shouldn't do until you are ready to screw on the base. I plugged it in, and both bulbs lit up but one was loose, lying inside on the plastic screen. I disassembled the lamp (which by the way I really didn't like because I think that's enough money to ask for a working lamp). It was an easy fix that also allowed me take out the infamous rubber bands and bricks. I highly recommend having your forceps with you when you wrest out the rubber bricks. It says in the instructions where they are, and that you can take them out if you happen to have to go in there anyway. The bulbs are held in place by a pair of poorly designed metal clamps. Every time I adjust the head now, one bulb rattles disconcertingly against its clamp, which cannot be good for the bulb. But it works. Screwing the base on was a piece of cake for an Ikea-girl like me (the holes align! Yey!) and I went for my first session. It is a nice light - I am finicky about light - but hurt my eyes a tad, even though I wasn't looking into it but at my screen under it. I was wishing for my sunglasses. After the 30 min I used it on and off as my task light, and the kids did too. VERY bright still, had a to do a lot of dusting off the screen, and the kids who sit lower than me and got more light were a bit stunned. Did it work? I didn't expect it to yet- but yes, it totally did. Before I had my session I was desperately trying to just stay awake and to think of how to get a bit more comfortable- another coffee? ignore the kids and lie down on the couch? After, I was good in a normal way. Instead of dying of fatigue I shoveled snow and did the laundry, did homework with the kids, made lunch, cleaned the kitchen, got firewood, couple errand calls, cleaned the kids room. and the kids..cooked dinner...shoveled the drive way again, more firewood, clean up, finally got a Christmas present for the husband....the stuff I had to do and was glad to get done. So far so good. The whopper: I am STILL awake and it is almost 10 pm! I usually scuttle off to bed as soon as I can, glad to lie down at 7 pm if I can ( I get up around 5 am). Instead I was able to pack the kids off and baby my poor husband who came home exhausted and a bit sick, and write this review. The double whopper: I can bear the sound of the fireplace fan in our tiny living room, which usually drives me NUTS when I am tired. I have been running around the house with earplugs for the last few months and still had to leave the room because of the sound when I got too tired. So this is great for me. I know no excitement over a new toy and no placebo could carry me though that! I will update. Update: this thing works like a charm and the effect by far exceeds my expectations! Somewhere between happy and content at all times, too much energy to sit around for coffee. Will not make up for too little sleep but totally does take out insane carb cravings. Only little niggle: I think it does flicker somewhat. But you know: oh well.

Love it! It has been so helpful with my depression and lethargy! I had heard about sun therapy lamps, but had never taken the time to really research them or try one. Recently my doctor recommended that I try one to help with my depression. I was skeptical that it would help, but it did!!! Even the first time I used I noticed a significant difference. I have the lamp sitting on the nightstand next to my bed. As soon as I wake up in the morning or when my alarm does off I turn it on. For best results, you should have your eyes open to use it. I have found, though, that if I turn it on right when my alarm goes off and tilt my face toward it, even if my eyes are still closed it helps wake me up. It is like having the sun shinning in your window, it helps you wake up more cheerful. Pros: Powerful sun lamp, but not so powerful that you can't look straight at it. Very adjustable so you can tilt it however you need to. Two brightness settings. Heavy stand so it will not knock over easily. It really works! Cons: Very large lamp. It takes up significant room. Very heavy.

Date Purchased: 12/1/2015 Date Received: 12/4/2015 In-Use Date: 12/6/2015 Review Type: Standard Amazon Price The Need ------------- For years I've had pretty bad cases of what was sometimes called "winter blues" but is now recognized to be Seasonal Affect Disorder. It started (or was noticed) when I was a fairly young kid and continues to this day. I've tried many things over the years but recently I had a distant relative come to visit and it turns out she also has dealt with this. She told me that she had been using light therapy for the last 2 years and that it had made a tremendous impact in her mood and energy levels. I've looked in to light therapy many times before but whenever I went looking for a light it always seemed like it was every quack and con-man offering one and never anything that resembled respected medical and scientific information. This time, after talking with her and now feeling that at least in theory the therapy was valid, I was determined to understand more about these lights and what was really behind them. Perhaps this time was also different because I had been dealing with coral and plant grow lights for a couple of years so now had a decent grasp on LUX, color ranges, wavelengths, etc. Whatever the reason, with this knowledge in hand this time it was clearer that when a lamp manufacturer or company was promoting their product with anything under 10k LUX and without specific testing of output, color temp and UV blocking as "light therapy" they were basically preying upon a mostly uninformed marketplace. Products that cost $50-$100 are simply not equivalent to professionally researched, built and tested products no matter how they try to market themselves. The Research ------------------- After a good deal of research I decided upon the Carex Day-Light Sky unit. I preferred the non-clinical look of it compared to some of the other Carex models and other brands. As I intended to use this in my home office area, I liked being able to use it for a task-light when not being used for light therapy purposes. It was well reviewed by consumers and was noted in reliable research. It wasn't until I received the box that I became aware that the unit is built like a tank. As per some of the questions asked about the product, anyone thinking of suspending this light above their heads better have a good idea of what they are doing in mounting it due to the potential damage to your wall, light...and skull. I read through the manual and all online information I could find in order to get valid information about the use of the product. Contrary to a lot of the information suggested in the questions above and online in general the unit is intended be used 1) approximately 1 ft from your face 2) the light should be directly in front of you, not off to the side and 3) the light should be shining down from slightly above your eyes. The receptors that are most impacted by this light are along the lower portion of your eye socket so light that is entering your eye from or below horizontal will be less beneficial than if the light is used as the manufacturer suggests. This is why the unit is built as it is, with the light emitting from the panel sitting above your eye height and down at a slight angle towards you. The research behind light therapy shows that the intensity of the light is what has proven to be effective as light therapy, which is why the 10k LUX is so important. If you are receiving light that is less intense it simply does not have the same effect on your body. It should also be noted that light intensity follows the inverse square law. This means that when the the manufacturer suggests that you sit 1 ft from light, thinking that you can sit 2 ft away and still receive half the intensity is incorrect; at 2 ft away you are receiving 25% of the original light intensity. And that again takes you to a level of intensity that is unlikely to have much, if any, of the desired effect for S.A.D. The Effect -------------- I started with 20 minutes per day for about the first week just to make sure there were no ill side-effects, especially with the wide variety of medications I am prescribed. As I did not notice anything of issue, I went up to 30 minutes. By this point I believed I was feeling some of the effects but couldn't be sure due to the mood issues from S.A.D. and/or a placebo effect. However by the end of the second week there was absolutely no doubt that the therapy was working. I undertook this therapy in December, usually one of the worst times of year for my condition, and for the first time in a number of years I actually managed to keep some momentum through December and in to this year. It's been about a decade since the last time that happened. In order to make sure that this was not due to something other than the light or that this would be a short-term effect I have waited to write a review. As we entered spring and the time change, I tapered off of the light usage as I was able to get more natural light. Now, 8 months from when I started using it, I can firmly state that this therapy not only helped me through winter but that due to my other health issues there are times I am unable to spend significant time in sunlight and a couple of doses from this light are enough to make a difference. I expect to resume more regular use of the light again as we head in to late fall and the time changes, providing less natural light exposure each day. Lastly, I mentioned that the product is built like a tank. This is a very well built product. No skimping on "lightweight" parts either in the physical build or as far as I can tell in the electronics that control the lighting. I see zero flicker. The lights come on and turn off instantly. There is no sound and only a little heat produced by the light. The arm and adjustments that hold the light have virtually zero play in them. I wish more products were built like this one. I give this product a hearty 5 five stars! I hope it can help you as much as it has helped me. Since I purchase most items on on-line. I rely heavily on the feedback of other people when making my own choices. Therefore I view leaving straightforward and useful reviews as a RESPONSIBILITY and take it quite seriously. I am NOT paid to give reviews, nor do I have ANY relationship with any seller. These are my own opinions, based on my own experiences and my own or a member of my household's use of this product. I hope you find this review helpful. If you agree, please click the YES below so that I know I have helped you. If I left out any information you could use for your own purchase decision please leave a comment and I will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you.

I am aware that I have been suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder for many years. Some years seem to be worse than others. This last summer I spent more time outside in the early morning hours than normal and I really got a feel for how beneficial that early morning bright light can be to ones mood and overall health and well-being. As the summer wore on and the days began to shorten, I began to notice very quickly the effect of decreased light. It soon became fall and every morning when I awoke and went for my early morning run or walk it was dark and just barely becoming light by the time I came home. I started feeling really strongly like I would benefit from one of these lights, so I began researching them. I deliberated for two or three weeks, and by this time I was really starting to feel markedly more depressed than I had been all summer. My mood had really changed in that short period of time. So, I decided that I had better get one of these things quickly. I was almost sold on one of the Phillips blue light models, but then when I looked into the research that the blue light can damage the eyes and just decided that it was not worth the risk. So, I eliminated that...now how do I choose from all of these models? Well, I happened upon the Day-light Sky and was impressed my the specifications. I went to the company's website and did a little more checking around and ultimately decided to give it a try, even though it was more expensive than many of the other models. I figured that if I didn't like it, I could return it. Well, it is now about five months later and I can confidently give the Day-Light Sky a 5-star rating. It is effective! I could tell a difference the very first day of use. I started using it in early September. I set it up on my kitchen table every night before bed. It is too large for me to keep set up all of the time so I store it in a closet during the day. The cord is detachable from the unit, so I just keep that plugged in and hidden underneath the table, so it is super-easy to take out at night and plug in. I have to admit that initially I was suprised by how large it is. I did read many of the reviews and the dimensions, but I wasn't really visualizing correctly how large it would be. Ultimately, it didn't make any difference to me, but I had to devise a way to store it because I live in a small home. It is important to set the unit up at the propper distance and angle. When I first started using it, I measured the distance from my face to the light just to get a feel for how to set it up. Now it is easy since I have been doing it every day. The light itself is not harsh. It is very bright, but not headache inducing bright. I rented a light box several years back and it was so bright that I would get headaches from it. This unit has a nice cover that seems to diffuse the brightness a bit. I use the light on the high setting for about 15-30 minutes. Sometimes I forget and get caught up reading something and go over the recommended time. This does not really seem to make much of a difference since I am using it so early in the morning. Many times I will switch over to the low setting after I have had it on high for 15-20 minutes. It is a really nice task light and I can see how it would be really good for crafters (kind of like a verilux crafters light but much larger). So far the light works perfectly. I would imagine that I will have to replace the bulbs at some point. It is very stable and has a substantial base...it won't tip over. It has really made an amazing difference in my mood this winter and I would highly, highly recommend this particular model to anyone who is interested in invesing in a really good light. I can now face fall and winter confidently because of this light. It sounds silly, I know...but it is true :)

I bought this as opposed to the picture frame style because of the long neck and the way I can set it up higher than my head, which is how you're meant to use these. The light MUST come at you from higher than your eyes, to mimic the sun beating down on you from the sky. You don't use it like a makeup mirror and blast it directly at you. The light is set at two levels: <low> is bright and <high> will cast shadows two rooms over. If this doesn't work on your SAD, I don't know what will. I'm not joking, as I take mental well being seriously. It works on mine and was strongly urged that I get one, by my mental health provider. Yes, it works, folks. And I have bipolar disorder on top of seasonal blahs. It only took about 2-3 days for me to notice it was working. It took about 5 days in a row of use to get the mojo back that I so desperately needed. I got the flu and didn't use it for a week, and wow that was a harsh reality check to lose the mojo again. That's how you know it's been working--when you can't use it and you feel the malaise set in again. I know the company can't make claims specifically, but I can tell you this will help even the darkest blahs. I wish you all the best to feel better again too. The way you can swivel the light panel to store it when not in use is brilliant. You can lower the neck, swivel the panel sideways, and tuck it out of the way. It doesn't have to be a big honkin' worklight looking thing all the time. It's weighted on the base so the light panel doesn't set it off kilter and fall over. The panel is so adjustable also--tilting at many angles to get it right for your needs. I set it up on a box so the light angles down towards my eyes, and then use it as prescribed. Based on the size and adjustability, you can sit with someone by your side and both get the light effects. Just set it up higher on the table. This is the only light I've seen that could accomodate more than one person at a time.

I bought this light in 2021 so have owned it for 5 years. The light did not fall off a table. The hinge started by giving away and the light dropping down. I would readjust but would eventually fall down again. Finally a piece broke out of the hinge and the light would no longer hold upright. I used the light for seasonal affective disorder October -February and year around for sewing. The light was very bright for older eyes that are not yet ready for cataract surgery. I loved my light. I am not unhappy with the product just reporting what happened. It could have been a defect in this one light. This defect could have been found and fixed in newer models. My husband is a fixer of most things, but he tells me there is no way for him to strengthen the hinge for me to continue to use the light. I wanted to just alert you to this in case it helps to improve this product for future buyers.

I purchased this product last year in the heart of Winter. I suffer from SAD and occasionally battle insomnia. Although I can't sit here and say that this was the miracle cure for all SAD and insomnia, I can say without a doubt in my mind that this mimics the same sunlight that shines down in the summer months and gives you that feeling of being alive. I have always had trouble during the wintertime. I get depressed and lose all sense of well being. I become slightly insecure and have much less energy. If I can help just one person who has the same issues then I will feel like I made a positive difference in someone's life. I will start with this product. I live in Central Illinois. From October to April it's generally cloudy and quite depressing. Sometimes I find myself wondering if the SAD comes more so from the desire to have bright light in our life when it's virtually impossible to get and that creates a sense of loss? Hard to tell. However, the science recognizes the facts. Sunlight helps to produce the feel good chemicals in our bodies and also keep our melotonin (this is the chemical that tells us to feel tired) levels in check. If you are like me and you have been desperately trying to find an answer to help yourself feel better in the winter months I can assure you I wouldn't take the time to type this review up if I didn't want others to experience the "relief" from the dreary, depressing winter months of Illinois. This product basically gives you the power to create a SUNNY DAY. You know when you sit in front of your TV and the Weatherman says, Monday Rain, Tuesday Snow, Wednesday Cloudy, Thursday Partly Couldy, Friday Mix of clouds and sunshine, etc. You get a quezzy feeling inside. Well here is why I love this product. I have Sunshine at my desposal. We need sunshine.. It makes us feel happy. It keeps our bodies in the right rhythm. With this product you literally can hit a switch, whether it's a torrential downpour or you are like most of my Illinois friends and are on day 9 in a row of cloudiness, you now have the power to be in control of "sunshine"! Now this isn't the only thing that helped to destroy my SAD and sleeplessness. I also work out regularly and eat a healthy diet. To help combat my insomnia, I have also started to take Natural Calm Magnesium with 2 Holy Tulsi Basil capsules an hour before bed. You can also purchase these Products on Amazon. I hate to sound like I'm trying to sell these products but after years of taking sleep aids, xanax, and all the other horrible pills that Drs are giving away like candy these days, this is the stuff that worked for me. It calms my nerves after a very long day and helps me to relax just enough that my tired mind can drift into sleep. If you are like me please please please give this combo a try before you visit your dr and get put on those nasty medications. I use my light for 15 mins in the morning to give myself a nice "awake" feeling. I quit intaking large amounts of caffeine in the mornings and substitute coffee with green tea now. I found that anything above 50 mg of caffeine a day was drastically affecting my energy levels. The coffee would deplete my energy levels so fast! Its like I have fluent energy throughout the entire day now as opposed to a quick 2 hour burst of energy and feeling like I was hit by a bus until the next cup of coffee. I go to the gym and work out for about an hour and head home. If its been a dreary day out or its too cold to get some sunshine, as is the case right now in Illinois, I turn my light on for 15 minutes and get the feeling of "alive". This product, along with a couple other quick fixes in my life routine have made it so I have gotten rid of the SAD and insomnia. Hopefully my story can help someone, who much like myself came to this same message board 1 year ago just hoping for a miracle!

I am a very low energy and low concentration person. I have difficulty focusing on paperwork in my home office. I didn't think this works dl necessarily help but figured it couldn't hurt. To be honest, I think it helped a lot!

Just received the above product here in Scotland. Looks okay except that electrical plug is for USA! This product was ordered through Amazon UK and should come with a UK compliant electrical plug shouldn’t it???

I've been looking for a way to combat the winter blues and general low energy, and this light therapy lamp has made a world of difference. The design is great—it's surprisingly sleek and easy to place on my desk without taking up too much space. The adjustable head is a fantastic feature, allowing me to angle the light perfectly while I'm working, reading, or having my morning coffee. The light itself is bright and clear, but it's not harsh or glaring at all. I have it on for about 30 minutes each morning, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my energy levels and mood throughout the day. I feel more alert and less sluggish, which is exactly what I was hoping for. If you're on the fence about light therapy, I can't recommend the Carex Day-Light Sky enough. It's an investment in your well-being that truly pays off.

This lamp has been instrumental in helping me with my sleep inertia. As soon as my alarm rings, I turn it on and within 10 minutes I am fully awake and alert versus before it would take me 30+ minutes and 2 cups of coffee. I believe it has also helped me with winter blues - I feel better overall but I have also made other life changes which would be contributing to the overall positive impact. All in all worth the money and totally recommend!

Le luminosity is good but surface being so big, its hard to be very close to it wile still working on computer.