My father's vision is such that he needs a very bright light to see much at all. Is a sixty watt GE Reveal bulb in this lamp really bright?
509278
No, it is not bright enough. My mother has the same problem and we haven't been able to find anything that helps at this point. We purchased this lamp and she still says there is not enough light.
509279
This was a gift to a friend of ours who has needs 5X magnification to read. It was recommended by a vision specialist. As I recall it came with no bulb. We bought a separate bulb that cost near $30, and that proved to be what he needed.
1797197
Hmm...I don't think it gets THAT bright. It does get pretty bright. I would say more like a 60w bulb.
1261503
We have it over our kitchen table. It has two 60 watt bulbes. We have plenty of light.
243824
Yes. It's actually nice. Just a suggestion, tho: I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
580042
Yes very bright light. I have a htg supply 600 watt digital ballast with a XXXL magnum hood. Works wonderful.
103344
The light is quite bright and will light up an entire room. I can't say if it would help with vision problems.
658382
Yes. I only have a 60 watt bulb in there and the amount of light is considerable. It takes up to a100 or 120 so it will definitely put out alot of light at that wattage.
1777130
Not sure what you mean.....it is brighter than a 65 watt bulb, but needs a the spotlight "can" to tuck the wires into.
1387998
I think so. It is designed for a small lightbulb, so it will be limited by bulb size more than brightness. We have installed a clear, 4-watt bulb that allows for reading, but if you needed more light, I have seen 15-watt bulbs of the same size that will fit the lamp (GE brand, at the local Safeway). And there is a whole variety of LED that may fit as well, but I did not look into them. Maybe the second option would fit your needs best?
532619
Yes- this is my main light in my living room. The top is open- so a bright light bulb makes a big difference.
713239
It only takes a 60 watt daylight bulb. It is very bright because the light is concentrated and the metal around the bulb does not get hot. You can goggle the lamp for more details. My mom loves it!
1898567
This bulb is quite bright - I also use mine for close, small work. The light has to shine down directly on my project. The lamp I had this LED light in put the bulb shining up, and because the sheath and base covers about 2/3's of the bulb, not enough light was shining down on my project. Once I moved the bulb to a more versatile lamp, the light was as bright as I needed.
173025
The package says 630 lumens for the 60 watt reveal. If you zoom in on a picture of the package you can see it in the lower left hand corner.
175813
Hello, max watts is 60 I think but you can use energy saving bulbs to give more power. It's a beautiful lamp but for a desk may give too much light around, which could bother your eyes. But... I think it could work.
213891
This is very bright. But I had the original bulb replaced with this one and it's even brighter Triangle Bulbs T50026 - FML27/65K, 27 Watt, 6500K Natural Daylight, 4-pin GX10q-4 Base, FML Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
328876
No it would not be too bright. If someone were to be 12 to 16 inches and staring into the lamp, perhaps.
708776
With four sixty-watt bulbs, it's pretty bright, though the lights aren't shining down; they are shining up. Therefore, it's not a "reading light," per se, but it's certainly bright. If you are looking for a reading light, you might want something that can be angled down toward your book.