What we know about light, sight and reading.
Notes from forty years of making lights, and from the research we follow.
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Beat the winter blues: 10 cosy indoor hobbies for winter fun
Beat the winter blues with 10 cosy indoor hobbies that are sure to bring joy during the colder months. From reading to crafts, enjoy this winter season!
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Winter wellbeing: Top tips and advice for a bright and healthy season
Discover our top tips for maintaining wellbeing and mental health during the winter months. Stay warm and nurture your mental wellbeing this season.
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The best Christmas lights around the world
As Christmas approaches, cities and towns across the globe transform into glittering wonderlands, each offering a unique take on Christmas magic.
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The importance of daylight and benefit of natural light indoors
Discover the vital health and wellbeing benefits of natural light. Learn how daylight enhances mood, productivity, and supports your body clock indoors.
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The ultimate guide to the clock change – get prepared for the biannual time shift
The clock change has a history as complex as the feelings it evokes. Originating in the early 20th century
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What is Blue Light and how Blue Light can affect you
We’re all familiar with the colour blue, but what exactly is blue light and what does blue light exposure mean for us?
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Why is it so challenging to treat dry-eye?
Dry-eye is the discomfort caused by your eyes not forming enough tears, or high enough quality tears to keep them moist. This can lead to redness, long-term irritation,...
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Living with Glaucoma: National Eye Health Week
Glaucoma is an eye condition which affects the optic nerve. This is the essential connection which allows our eyes to send messages directly to our brains.
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Autumn Equinox: A Balance of Light and Darkness
As we approach the autumn equinox, which occurs around 22 September, we stand at a unique turning point in the year.
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The impact of light on productivity and performance
Great lighting helps you stay at the top of your game,. The light you use when reading, working, or enjoying a much-loved hobby has a profound impact on...
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What are seven secret ingredients for healthier eyes?
We often hear doctors on the radio and the television tell us how important it is to eat “healthily”.
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The role of light in painting the sky blue
Finally, thank the heavens, summer is here! Rejoice, as all your worries are cast away… almost.
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Five essential summer eye care tips: How to take care of your eyes this summer
Summer is synonymous with sunny days, and time spent in the garden, but it's also a time when our eyes need extra protection.
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The history of lighting at Wimbledon: A tale of illumination, innovation, and tradition
The atmosphere surrounding Wimbledon is a blend of tradition, sporting excellence, and awe-inspiring spectacle, all nestled in the heart of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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From the Chelsea Flower Show to your home: The power of light in plant growth
This week we will be exposed to the magnificent world of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where nature's finest displays come to life in a riot of colour,...
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Illuminating Traditions: The Role of Light in Global Festivals and Cultural Celebrations
Celebrated on the 16th May, the International Day of Light marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore...
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The cinematic use of light in Star Wars
Let's embark on a journey through the evolution of one of the most iconic implements of the "Star Wars" saga: the lightsaber.
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How the correct garden lighting can affect wildlife
In the soft glow of a garden light, the beauty of a night-time garden is something quite magical.
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Top 9 screen-free activities for Screen-Free Week
Screen-Free Week is an annual initiative that invites people of all ages to take a break from digital screens and engage with the world directly.
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Illuminating the world: How Michael Palin’s travels light up our understanding
Today as we celebrate Michael Palin’s birthday, we take a look back at his career, as well as his upcoming projects, and the light these works have shone...
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World Book and Copyright Day
Every year on April 23rd, a celebration unfolds across the globe: World Book and Copyright Day.
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Spring forward: Your guide to the 2024 British Summer Time shift
As we gear up to spring forward in 2024, it's fascinating how the clock change can throw our inner timekeeping – our circadian rhythms – for a loop.
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A spark of genius - the history of the light bulb
The light bulb occupies a significant place in the history of human innovation.
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A worded world: Celebrating the Oxford English Dictionary's legacy
Imagine a world without the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). It's 2024, and we're celebrating not just a book, but a cultural treasure that has shaped the way we...
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High street cataract and glaucoma tests to reduce NHS waiting lists?
Labour's recent proposition, voiced by shadow health minister Karin Smyth at the Institute for Government (IFG), suggests a shift in handling certain eye conditions to high-street opticians.
