Do you need to be directly in front of this light? I would be using while exercising and would likely have it in my peripheral vision.
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My understanding is that it just has to be in your field of view (the instructions in the box say as much). I am not a doctor.Don't forget the inverse square law, though; in other words, the farther away from the light you are, the less light energy you'll receive (duh)... but double distance is 1/4 power, triple distance, 1/9 etc. I think it's designed to be at about arms-length, give or take, not like 10'.
868634
Allison, No, in fact, it's meant to be used off at an angle on either the right or life side, aimed at your face. Directly looking at it would be akin to staring into the sun--it's that bright!
868635
You don't place it directly in front of your eyes but off to the side. It should work good while exercising. I bought this for my grandson who has SAD and it's made a big difference.
868636
I understand that you need the light to shine on your face. I put mine on the counter when I'm eating my breakfast & reading my emails. I don't put it so its right in my face thou.
868637
No - my wife uses hers in the am off to the side while she reads the news or her iPad for 1/2 hour. It is about 1-2 feet away from her at a 45 degree angle.
868638
Just keep it in your peripheral vision. I have it sitting on my desk at work...and I am a true believer this product works, especially since I live in Seattle!
868639
Allison - you have to be a bit closer. Like while you're on your laptop, I use it when I'm checking my email and such. It's not big enough to use as you asked. You don't have to look at it, but need to be fairly close. I love mine! You should get one.
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Yep, what everyone else said. It's supposed to be off to the side, but not too far away. I can't remember for certain what it listed for how far away to position it, but I want to say it was something like 20 inches.
868641
I used it from the periphery and i seem to remember reading that this was fine. I've read that having the light slightly above eye level is best so that the experiences it as if it is coming from the sun. Here is a link on more than you may have wanted to know about how to use the light to address specific health matters: http://day-lights.com/us/light-therapy-news/downloads/light-therapy-wp.pdf
868642
You don't place it directly in front of you eyes but to the side. It should work good while exercising. I bought this for my grandson who has SAD it's making a big difference.
868643
Allison,No, in fact, it's meant to be used off at an angle on either the right or life side, aimed at your face. Directly looking at it would be akin to staring into the sun--it's that bright!
903302
Yes, it is. Directions suggest putting light at chest level on an angle to your body so that light is received via your eyes without looking directly into the light.
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Hi, I set it about arms length away from me on my desk each morning and turn it so I can just see the light in my peripheral vision. Ever so often I will look right at the light but not enough to hurt my eyes. It's adjustable so you can adjust how much light you can stand to look at. I don't have mine set at full 100% because it can be blinding. I usually have it on for an hour sometimes I'll forget about it until it's been an hour and a half and just turn it off then. I use it every morning and I've been able to turn my self around from sleeping all day to sleeping at night which was my purpose for getting it. It was recommended to me by the Sleep Center of America in Denver.
353819
Yes, I believe you should be able to do that. Make sure you do it inside a box or in a closed place so no other light source can interfere.
1588907
Based upon the principle of how it works, YES. The light will still reach your retina and activate the brain. As far as cautions, or potential adverse effects or side effects, you really should research further. I can't comment on that or be responsible for the above.
2129686
In a sense yes, you're using a tight band to hold the light on frame. It's as simple as pulling the band off and taking the light with you.
2093266
Yes, the biult-in IR illuminator allows one to see pretty well up to 30 yards when in near complete darkness. But you don't want to look at the ground in front of your feet 'cause the image you see is not true 1x. Bascially the ground will look closer than it actually is when using the NVD and it is hard to not stumble when navigating this way. Use one eye with the device to look ahead, use the other to glance at what is in front of your feet. If its too dark to see whats in front of you with your unaided eye, then tuff luck. A good headleamp may be more pratictal for trail walking.
1767260
Yes, you can. I've tried it. It's may be best used for non human subjects. The light is hard on the eyes.
2252085
Without knowing how much room and depth you have to place the light, yes, the light will light it up; no sweat. You'll have to play the "light placement" game. Hope it works out.
360831
You should be able to do this, but why would you want to? Focusing would be difficult and it will drastically reduce the amount of light getting through the lenses. Then there is the increased motion factor.
509107
Probably. It's pretty voluminous to keep directly in front of you. It's not obnoxious and it doesn't hurt your eyes to stare into it but it is a very bright soft beam. When I have it on in my room in the evening its the only light i need on. It lights up a room better than any of my table lamps. My boss kept one in his office but it was a huge office and he's a dramatic guy. He also kept it behind him instead of in front of him.
1290398
It is incredibly bright, so if you're not going to make eye contact with it, go for it. If you will keep making eye contact with the bulb, I'd avoid it.
626234
It is better to have it positionee above your eyeline. I think instructions say to keep it about 18 inches away, but i keep it more than 18 inches away and it still works. Be very careful not to look at it too much, as it can cause permanent damage to your retina, according to my eye doc.i like it. easy to use and i do see benefits. good luck. :)
2000502
It is a very bright light but you are not supposed to look directly at it. Bright enough that it is difficult to look directly at it even on the "low" setting. It is meant to sit off to the side of you and only for a half hour to an hour.
425037
yes, absolutely you can. I discovered that it is quite powerful even in daylight, so now when I bike in town if I'm riding on roads (and not on the numerous ally ways in my town) I use the flashing red rear lite from this item every time I go out, night or day. I've started to use the flashing front LED light as well. Cars need to see me if I'm on the road.
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Turning on the light is not that hard , it is just a extra step to do . You would have to train using the laser.
2130882
The light is not too bright. You can also turn off light and just use therma-cell