For your Low Vision customers.......

[hcjilson]

One of the most obvious reasons a low vision customer is having difficulty reading is often overlooked. That is specifically, inadequate lighting. If you have low vision people in your practice, take a look see at the new review Traci has done on a new light bulb. You may find it here:

http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...&threadid=8821

[Stopper]

More light more sight.

[hcjilson]

that the first thing an ARMD will go for is magninfication without considering lighting! Obviously its a case for both but when I go out on a home visit, the first thing I notice is the lighting. Oftentimes finding low watt bulbs in inefficient lamps. Older folks.....and some younger ones, think that low watt bulbs save money because they use less juice.Pennywise and pound foolish.

hj

[Traci]

High wattage in some types of bulbs for reading can cause increased glare problems. A low vision specialist (OD) that I interned under recommended to use a 50 watt Reflector Bulb in a task light for reading. But for regular lamps, I think this Eye Saver Bulb will be great alternative!

Halogen and high wattage bulbs for general room lighting are great as well as fluorescent. I've also had a number of clients prefer a combo lamp - one that gives both fluorescent and incandescent lighting from one fixture.

:idea: After all light is the basis for vision - use it.