[koilover512]

Does anyone else have issues with office lights? At work I do not have access to natural sunlight unless I leave the building. So I am surrounded by tube lights everywhere. I feel like the lights effect my eyes a lot. Does anyone else have the same issue?

[Jenn220]

Originally Posted by koilover512

Does anyone else have issues with office lights? At work I do not have access to natural sunlight unless I leave the building. So I am surrounded by tube lights everywhere. I feel like the lights effect my eyes a lot. Does anyone else have the same issue?

Yep, the overhead flourescent lights bother me quite a bit at times. Can you bring in lamps to use instead? I have a number of lamps in my office that I use instead, and it helps a lot.

[Smokey56]

Brighter lights seems to help me at work and too much time on the computer can cause me vision problems, sometimes the screens will start to run at angles - I usually do what I can to get away from it for a spell if possible.... I think it may have something to do with my eyes not being able to quickly adjust as I work - I have the same effect if I watch my fingers type and unfortunately I have to type that way...

[KathyV]

I agree with the fluorescent light statement above about bothering my eyes -- makes them twitchy. I no longer work so am not exposed to fluorescent lights daily, but I do notice problems when I go to the grocery store, club stores, etc. with all fluorescent lights. I know most offices have this type of lights also so am glad I no longer work. When I go to my dentist, I have to either close my eyes since I'm staring up at the lights or the assistant turns them off for me.

[AnnieB3]

What they don't tell you about CFL's is that they give off ultraviolet radiation, the kind that can cause cancer. Many office lights have a "filter" over them but some - like in a vet's or doctor's office - they may not.

It's not good for anyone to be exposed to UV radiation for any extended period of time. You can wear a hat at work, as silly as that may look. Or sunglasses.

What color are your eyes? People with lighter, less pigmented eyes/skin can have more problems. You may want to bring it up to your eye doctor, sometimes they have suggestions too.

If you ever get a rash after being near CFL's, bring that up to your primary doctor and/or a dermatologist!

Annie

http://sun1.awardspace.com/Sun_Protection/lighting.htm

[DesertFlower]

Annie is right. And I have learned there are other reasons to avoid these lights.

CFL lights give me double vision and also bloodshot droopy eyes.

These lights also give off pollution, I think the chemicals are what is bothering me. Here is an article and link.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/84...chemicals.html

The article states:

Their report advises that the bulbs should not be left on for extended periods, particularly near someone’s head, as they emit poisonous materials when switched on.

Peter Braun, who carried out the tests at the Berlin's Alab Laboratory, said: “For such carcinogenic substances it is important they are kept as far away as possible from the human environment.”

The bulbs are already widely used in the UK following EU direction to phase out traditional incandescent lighting by the end of this year.

But the German scientists claimed that several carcinogenic chemicals and toxins were released when the environmentally-friendly compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) were switched on, including phenol, naphthalene and styrene.

Andreas Kirchner, of the Federation of German Engineers, said: “Electrical smog develops around these lamps.

[rach73]

when I worked I used tinted lenses to help me cope with artificial light. I used to have pink tinted lenses - you don't have to be as outlandish as me but I like to make a statement.

I now have red glasses with a touch of diamonds (fake obviously!) with hot pink lenses. I use them when using a computer screen as it takes the glare off for me or when I have to attend hospital or Dr appointments. It just means I can delay the inevitable ptosis caused by these lights.


Rach