Microsun serves as a solution towards diminishing eyesight in adults worldwide.
Diminishing eyesight doesn’t have to mean giving up the things you love. Scientific research continues to highlight the importance of proper, high-quality lighting in maintaining visual clarity and comfort, especially as we age. Microsun lamps are designed as a direct response to this need, providing full-spectrum light that mimics natural sunlight and supports healthier vision for adults around the world.
2024
Consumer Reports
The article from Consumer Reports offers tips for improving home lighting, especially for seniors who may experience vision changes. It emphasizes the importance of bright, even lighting to reduce glare and improve visibility. Key recommendations include increasing overall light levels, using adjustable task lighting, and opting for bulbs with high color rendering index (CRI) to enhance clarity. The article also suggests using dimmers for flexibility and considering motion sensors for safety. Good lighting is essential for maintaining independence and safety as vision declines with age.
In an article posted by the Atlantic Eye Institute, a New Jersey institute specializing in eye care and surgery, they cite several factors that contribute to expedited vision deterioration and provide recommendations for preserving eye health. The article goes on to highlight the impact of lighting as a key factor in eye health:
“Taking the necessary steps to ensure proper lighting for your eye health can prevent headaches, make you feel more energized, and reduce physical sensations of eye strain.”
The Illuminating Engineering Society released a report titled “Lighting Your Way to Better Vision” which details, at length, the issues posited by low vision from aging and how important lighting is as a solution. This report cites how quality of life is drastically improved through addressing vision issues with high-quality lighting. In particular, the report cites:
“Older people require light levels that are three to five times higher than younger people need, due to normal age-related changes to the eyes and eye diseases.”
"The Microsun Lamp has been a great addition to my low vision rehabilitation practice. It allows patients to read one or two lines better... and increase and improve their quality of life."
Lighting isn’t just about brightness, it’s about vision health. The articles and resources shared here offer valuable insight into how better lighting can improve daily life, especially for adults experiencing visual changes. At Microsun, we take that science seriously, crafting lamps that do more than illuminate. They support how you live, work, and see.
