Phillips goLITE Blue Can this light be used for those who have had cataract surgery?
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C - According to a user review I just saw on Costco.com, no it shouldn't be used if you've had cataract surgery. I'd maybe check the Phillips site to see if they have a copy of the user guide available, though. Or maybe call your surgeon and ask what type of light you can use? Good Luck!
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Nope. Mine burned out and there is no replacement. None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. I would not buy this light. The center light is an incandescent but there is a problem there also. A regular bulb is to long so it exposes the bulb below the shade forcing you to tip the light up so it does not shine in your eyes. Altogether it is a very poor design or one that forces you to get replacements from the company but I never found the replacements anywhere.
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Hello, HG, I have to admit I have twice now used the blacklight flashlight at night just to look for pet urine and I haven't been wearing protective UV glasses. I just had a long discussion about this with my spouse who was a scientist and who told me that for my small use of that flashlight there is very little likelihood of my having any damage to my eyes; however, "little likelihood" is not a comforting thought to me and so I think I will acquire a pair of those glasses. I don't like to take chances with my eyes. Thank you for mentioning this possible problem.
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Good question. I would suppose you can, as long as the rechargeable battery mets the voltage/current specifications for the light. If you aren't sure, I'd recommend against making the change.
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Thanks for your message.Blue LED photon is used for clam the skin.We suggest have the blue light treatment 10 minutes each day.Thank youProject E Beauty Patrick
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Should be ok. The light is about a inch smaller then a standard bulb. U can get it in blue-red also.
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If your skin is exposed to the UV light of this lamp, then the cholesterol in your skin can be converted to Vitamin D3, so you will certainly benefit. It would be prudent to contact your optometrist and ask for their recommendations about wearing contact lenses or glasses while using the lamp. My own suggestion (until you get word from your optometrist) would be to not wear any lenses if you use the lamp, just to be safe.
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Barbara, from what my MD has told me (he's the one who suggested I get the light lamp), it's only good to use the light box in the morning after you wake up, for about 30-45 minutes. It's not meant for use all day long in a low light environment. Hope this info helps...you may want to ask your doc about it!
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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
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No, it's not a bad thing. Yes it's lower than 500nm but that doesn't mean it's not safe. This blue light is similar in wavelength to the sky itself, so it's like looking at blue sky (though NOT looking at the sun of course). I would be (and am) far happier using a lower power blue light than a high power white light which also contains the same blue wavelengths. You probably know that sunlight contains all the colors of the rainbow so it's best to think of this blue light as a safe kind of sunlight with all the other colors taken out because they're not needed. At night, for good sleep, you want to BLOCK as much blue light as possible so that your melatonin (the sleep hormone) ISN'T suppressed. The best way to do that, if you don't want to go back to evenings with only candles for light and no televisions or computers, is to wear glasses like these Orange glasses for the last 2-3 hours before you go to bed. They look silly but if you're having problems with energy/sleep they can have a miraculous effect literally overnight. Nothing, and I mean nothing, has affected my sleep as much. Not expensive beds, or prescription sleeping pills, or exercise. Nothing. They are worth their weight in gold :-) Does that help? I hope so.
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It doesn't hurt anything at all. I do it all the time. I also use the light about 4 times per week. 1-3 hours at a time
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Unfortunately the goLITE BLU uses custom batteries which are not designed to be replaced. You can still use it plugged in, though.
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no. the light covers a very small area and is definitely blue. in order to get a good view of where u r stitching, u need to pull the glass down very close...the smaller more magnified circle is too small and isn't magnified enough. there must be better mag/lamps out there. i'm sorry i bought this one.
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the short answer is no,however you could try to take it to a eye glass store that has their own lab..and talk to their people that work with plastic lens..anyother way would cost more than the light..paul
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Thanks for your prompt reply - I actually already own this item! After years of use, the bulb has burned out and I'm tying to determine if it can be replaced. I'm disappointed with the short lifespan of the item, but I wasn't necessarily disappointed with the performance. With the proper room placement, focus of the lens, and assurance that there was no light polution, the item performed quite well. Until it died, of course!
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Thanks for your message. Blue LED photon is used for clam the skin. We suggest have the blue light treatment 10 minutes each day. Thank you Project E Beauty Patrick
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No, and I have cataracts. They are just plain eye drops and Iv'e read that the blue color that isn't FDA approved won't hurt your eyes.