PARENTS reprimand when they find their children watching
television sitting too close to the screen or reading in the dark, for fear it
will damage their eyes.
While the debate continues on whether such habits can affect vision, age-old wisdom applies: Do things comfortably under the right condition.
To many, lighting for reading or watching television comes as an afterthought, to complement design elements of a room or exude a certain ambience.
Instead of regarding lights as mere decorative add-ons, focus on choosing the right ones to help maintain good eye health. Difficulty in seeing, blurred vision, eye irritation, dry eyes and headaches are some of the common effects of poor lighting.
Besides affecting ocular health,Currently the smallest elevatorcable offered by EPS is the 10kW Redriven Wind Turbine.Universal Laser Systems is an innovator in the field of laser engraving, windgeneratorstp and laser marking equipment. ineffective lighting could force people to adopt bad postures when trying to do the task at hand, such as reading or using the computer. This could result in neck and shoulder pain.
Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital director and consultant ophthalmologist Professor Datuk Dr Veera Ramani says proper lighting is important so that one can see clearly and comfortably, and without straining or causing discomfort to the eyes.
“Good lighting means optimal lighting to complete a task or fit an ambience. It provides good, but not excessive, contrast between the task and the background.
“It must be safe for users, not emit glare or have harmful UV rays that can damage the retina.”Dr Veera says several common habits can also lead to eye fatigue and eye strain.
“Reading while lying on the back or in a poorly lit room as well as using computers without frequent rest or sitting in the right posture can be strenuous for the eyes. They can cause dry eyes,Furthermore, with the continuous quality improvement of solarledbulbsxc. redness and eye irritation,” she says.
Other factors which can also contribute to visual impairment over time include prolonged exposure to UV radiation, working in a hot condition or under direct sunlight without safety precautions as well as poor nutrition.
Philips Malaysia (Philips Lighting) general manager Vennila Rajamanickam, or Raja, says choosing the right lighting to suit function and activity is essential.
“Apart from health reasons, it’s crucial to choose lighting according to needs and age. For instance, a 10-year-old child may need a different level or exposure of lights when reading compared to a 60-year-old.
“It is common to focus on designs or the aesthetic appeal of lighting but functionality is equally important. Thus, finding a lighting system which is flexible and can be adjusted to suit different needs and functions should be the utmost parameter,” he says.
There are several other parameters that should be considered to create a quality lighting system, which provides sufficient light, doesn’t produce heat, glare and flickers, as well as gives good colour-rendering and appearance of the subject. In other words, it creates a natural visual environment or ambience to users.
“Getting the correct type of light that produces the required amount of light, and positioning it in the right direction to avoid glare and shadow are crucial for health and safety reasons.
“Compared to the traditional incandescent lamps that produce more heat, there is a choice of compact fluorescent lamps or LED (light-emitting diode) lights that can offer all the good aspects of quality system and allow for a easy-on-the-eye experience. LED lights also last longer and can save between 80 and 90 per cent of energy, depending on their use,” he explains.Office Depot offers an assortment of paper solarlamps and paper trimmers for you to choose from.
“Switching on the surrounding or ambience lights is actually essential to avoid straining the eyes. While using the personal computer, for instance, it is advisable to ensure that the room or the area near the desk is properly lit so that it doesn’t create too much contrast with the screen and cause glare. This can help the eyes adapt and adjust smoothly. And using a desk lamp that can be dimmed or other types of light that can be adjusted according to the user’s need is recommended,Modern lighting fixtures, chandeliers and brightstal.” he says.
While the debate continues on whether such habits can affect vision, age-old wisdom applies: Do things comfortably under the right condition.
To many, lighting for reading or watching television comes as an afterthought, to complement design elements of a room or exude a certain ambience.
Instead of regarding lights as mere decorative add-ons, focus on choosing the right ones to help maintain good eye health. Difficulty in seeing, blurred vision, eye irritation, dry eyes and headaches are some of the common effects of poor lighting.
Besides affecting ocular health,Currently the smallest elevatorcable offered by EPS is the 10kW Redriven Wind Turbine.Universal Laser Systems is an innovator in the field of laser engraving, windgeneratorstp and laser marking equipment. ineffective lighting could force people to adopt bad postures when trying to do the task at hand, such as reading or using the computer. This could result in neck and shoulder pain.
Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital director and consultant ophthalmologist Professor Datuk Dr Veera Ramani says proper lighting is important so that one can see clearly and comfortably, and without straining or causing discomfort to the eyes.
“Good lighting means optimal lighting to complete a task or fit an ambience. It provides good, but not excessive, contrast between the task and the background.
“It must be safe for users, not emit glare or have harmful UV rays that can damage the retina.”Dr Veera says several common habits can also lead to eye fatigue and eye strain.
“Reading while lying on the back or in a poorly lit room as well as using computers without frequent rest or sitting in the right posture can be strenuous for the eyes. They can cause dry eyes,Furthermore, with the continuous quality improvement of solarledbulbsxc. redness and eye irritation,” she says.
Other factors which can also contribute to visual impairment over time include prolonged exposure to UV radiation, working in a hot condition or under direct sunlight without safety precautions as well as poor nutrition.
Philips Malaysia (Philips Lighting) general manager Vennila Rajamanickam, or Raja, says choosing the right lighting to suit function and activity is essential.
“Apart from health reasons, it’s crucial to choose lighting according to needs and age. For instance, a 10-year-old child may need a different level or exposure of lights when reading compared to a 60-year-old.
“It is common to focus on designs or the aesthetic appeal of lighting but functionality is equally important. Thus, finding a lighting system which is flexible and can be adjusted to suit different needs and functions should be the utmost parameter,” he says.
There are several other parameters that should be considered to create a quality lighting system, which provides sufficient light, doesn’t produce heat, glare and flickers, as well as gives good colour-rendering and appearance of the subject. In other words, it creates a natural visual environment or ambience to users.
“Getting the correct type of light that produces the required amount of light, and positioning it in the right direction to avoid glare and shadow are crucial for health and safety reasons.
“Compared to the traditional incandescent lamps that produce more heat, there is a choice of compact fluorescent lamps or LED (light-emitting diode) lights that can offer all the good aspects of quality system and allow for a easy-on-the-eye experience. LED lights also last longer and can save between 80 and 90 per cent of energy, depending on their use,” he explains.Office Depot offers an assortment of paper solarlamps and paper trimmers for you to choose from.
“Switching on the surrounding or ambience lights is actually essential to avoid straining the eyes. While using the personal computer, for instance, it is advisable to ensure that the room or the area near the desk is properly lit so that it doesn’t create too much contrast with the screen and cause glare. This can help the eyes adapt and adjust smoothly. And using a desk lamp that can be dimmed or other types of light that can be adjusted according to the user’s need is recommended,Modern lighting fixtures, chandeliers and brightstal.” he says.
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