Philips: Get The Right Light

It’s no secret that people are spending more time staring at screens today. It’s not surprising either that people, especially the young, are suffering from poor eyesight after stressing their eyes all day on a PC, tablet or phone. What may surprise, however, are the actual number of hours that our eyes have to focus on a screen. A few seconds looking through a Facebook feed and 10 minutes digesting the morning’s news on a phone add up to hours of usage each day.

Cutting down on mobile usage is one sure way of reducing the stress you place on your eyes each day. At the same time, having enough light and the right kind of light around you goes a long way to relieving the strain as well. This is important not just for times when you are focusing on a small screen, but for other tasks as well. Whether relaxing with a book in bed or simply having supper at the dining table, the light that you choose at home is more important than before because of the unprecedented amounts of stress we place on our eyes today.

So, how do you choose the right light? The things that come quickly to mind are brightness and temperature. How illuminated should a place be and whether to go for white or yellow light are questions you should consider carefully. But one thing to bear in mind is the tasks that will be done in certain spaces.

Sometimes, brighter, whiter lights may be needed for more detailed and precise tasks such as cooking in the kitchen, however, when it comes to washing up, you only need general lighting. With dimmers, it is possible to have the best of both worlds and control the lighting strength and brightness, so you can ensure you have the right light at the right times. Other tasks which would require brighter lights are when you are surfing on a tablet, working on a laptop or reading and studying. Of course in these situations, a desk lamp will assist in that it can provide a concentrated illumination.

Ultimately, there’s no substitute for taking a break during long stretches of work or play. Be this an online game or a school report, the hours spent staring at a screen will make your eyes more tired. Over time, this affects your eyesight as well, so take care of your health and eyesight, and be sure to take a break from a screen every so often.

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