Yesterday was Earth Day and I couldn’t help but notice the spotlight on compact fluorescent light bulbs. On the outset, these light bulbs sound like a great way to be a little greener and save some cash. But...for those of us with Irlen Syndrome, fluorescent lights wreak havoc on our ability to read. They also provide a nice, BIG headache if we try to read under them for long periods of time. The Irlen Institute site goes further and states “fluorescent light triggers headaches, migraines, stomachaches, fatigue, eye strain, anxiety, and irritability.”
For most people with Irlen Syndrome, daylight is the best light source, with incandescent lighting coming in at second place. Heck, I’d prefer a candle to fluorescent lights!
There is a legislative move to eliminate the incandescent light bulb and replace it with the compact fluorescent light bulb. For people with Irlen Syndrome, this move will make reading indoors all the more difficult.
The Irlen Institute is hosting a petition to help prevent the ban on incandescent lights. Please click here to learn more and about the health side effects of fluorescent lights.
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