Energy-saving lightbulbs a possible health hazard to those with poor eyesight
Energy-saving lightbulbs may help the environment, but it seems they are not yet quite up to scratch in other areas. In June it was revealed that some epileptics are reporting dizziness and discomfort as a result of using energy-saving bulbs. The cause of this is something of a mystery, given that the bulbs don't flicker at the rate usually considered necessary to cause effects in epileptics.
According to an article published yesterday in The Scotsman, concerns are now also emerging that energy-saving lightbulbs are not the safest option for those with poor eyesight - particularly those who are also elderly and not very steady on their feet. The very slight delay which energy-saving bulbs experience before reaching full brightness can prove a problem for these people.
The solution to this is to use LED light bulbs. They turn on instantly and have no flicker. Here's an article I just wrote that acts as a sort of buying guide:
What Everybody Ought to Know About LED Light Bulbs - 5 Things to Know Before You Buy
Posted by: Jeff Chan | October 17, 2007 2:00 AM