Read for longer.
Less eye strain.
Britain's only reading light with full daylight spectrum technology that's trusted by 500+ opticians and backed by a 90-day risk-free trial.
When did reading become a struggle?
You used to read until your eyes grew heavy, not until they grew sore. That ache behind your eyes at 9pm? It might not be your eyes. It could be your light, stealing the hours that used to be yours.
You know the signs:
Words that won't stay sharp
Print swims and blurs, no matter how hard you try
Eyes that tire before you do
Burning and strain by 9pm, even when you're not tired
Evening headaches
That familiar throb behind your eyes each night
You've blamed your eyes long enough. What if the answer is better light?
The light we see is as important to our health as the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink.
Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, Harvard Medical SchoolYour eyes will know the difference.
The moment you switch it on, something changes. Words that swam now stay still. Colours that looked flat come alive. That familiar ache behind your eyes? It simply doesn't come. This is what reading feels like when your light finally works with your eyes, not against them.
Don't take our word for it.
Hear from readers who thought their best reading days were behind them, until they discovered what the right light could do.
I built the first light for my mum.
Her ordinary lamp created harsh glare that turned every page into a struggle. I watched her quietly close book after book, setting aside a lifelong passion she thought was behind her. So I built her a light that solved the problem.
"She finished a chapter that night."
Forty years on, that single purpose means we're now trusted by eye care professionals and readers across 93 countries.
Alex Pratt OBE
Founder, Serious Readers
The Serious Difference.
Forty years of refinement. Designed and engineered in the UK. Every angle, every component, every wavelength. Crafted so your eyes can finally rest.
Daylight Wavelength Technology
Full-spectrum light for 98% colour accuracy and reduced eye strain.
Remote Upgrade
Add wireless control for convenience. Available separately.
Fully Flexible Arm
Position your light exactly where you need it. Stays put.
USB Charging Port
Keep your phone powered while you read. Built into the base.
Adjustable Beam Width
Dial in the perfect spread for reading, crafts, or detailed work.
On/Off & Snooze
One-touch control. Snooze dims gradually for bedtime reading.
Built to Last
Designed in Aylesbury. Backed by our 5-year warranty, extendable to 10.
Go Cordless
Battery base upgrade. Take your light anywhere in the home.
Daylight Wavelength Technology
Full-spectrum 98% colour accuracy with adjustable beam width for reading, crafts, or detail work.
Fully Flexible & Go Cordless
Position your light exactly where needed. Optional battery base to use anywhere in the home.
Smart Controls
One-touch on/off with gradual snooze dimming. Optional wireless remote upgrade available.
Built to Last
Designed in Aylesbury. 5-year warranty, extendable to 10. USB charging built into the base.
Designed & engineered in the UK. Free delivery. Easy returns if not delighted.
The HD Pro is no ordinary light.
See the engineering behind 40 years of refinement.
More than just a reading light.
The same full-spectrum daylight that makes reading effortless brings every detail to life.
Reading
Needlework
Chess
Painting
Jigsaws
Model Making"Wonderful for helping with my sewing especially on dark fabrics. Wish I'd got one sooner!"Mrs Warner | Surrey
Experience the HD difference
The left feels like straining in a dim room. The right feels like morning sunlight on a crisp new novel.
Drag to reveal the difference
Trusted by vision experts
When patients say they're struggling to read, this is what opticians recommend.
"Lighting has a huge impact on our ability to see. Serious Readers lights are well designed, simple to use, and provide accurate colour and detail representation."
"Serious Reader Lights simulate strong natural daylight, relieving eye fatigue and improving reading. The range of styles, warranty and customer care means I recommend with confidence."
"The clarity a Serious Readers lamp provides is second to none. Patients are amazed at the difference! Just like correct prescription glasses, the right lighting is so important."
"Serious Lights are among the best I've come across. They provide natural, high quality light that improves comfort and clarity, easily adjusted to direct light exactly where needed."
"The right light is as important as the right glasses. It reduces strain for close work, vital for anyone with cataracts or macular degeneration. Patients really appreciate the difference."
"I can give patients the best prescription, but unless lighting is right, they won't get the best vision. Once I turn the light on, they see the difference."
They'd given up on reading.
Then the light arrived.
"I have AMD and have not read a book for over 2 years. Now I have."Mrs SimmondsGuildford✓ Verified Buyer
"It's like being given a new set of eyes."Mr Hurford, Lincolnshire
"Worth every penny. I wish I'd bought one years ago."Mr Ross, Bridlington
Still not sure? That's fair.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWe hear this a lot. And honestly, the only way to know is to try it in your chair, with your book, under your ceiling. That's why we give you 90 days. If you're not reading longer, seeing clearer, and reaching for it every evening, send it back. But 99.4% of people keep theirs.
"Sceptical about your advertisement but how right it was! I can now enjoy reading a book without a struggle." Mrs Nash, SurreyMost lamps leave gaps in the light spectrum that your eyes struggle to fill in. That's what causes the strain. Our Daylight Wavelength Technology delivers 98% of the visible spectrum, so your eyes can finally stop working overtime.
"The impact of having the lights was immediate, something rarely experienced with other items purchased." Mr Griffin, LeicestershireWe understand the hesitation. HD Pro lights are engineered in Britain, built to last decades, and backed by a 5-10 year warranty. For most people, it's the last reading light they'll ever need.
"I was put off by the price for years. It's worth every penny. I wish I'd bought one years ago." Mr Ross, BridlingtonThen you send it back. No questions, no hassle, no restocking fees. We'll even collect it from your door for free (UK mainland). We've been doing this for 40 years because we're confident enough in what we make to take all the risk ourselves.
"When it arrived I unpacked it with the intention of sending it back. I was then amazed how easy it was to see and read even the smallest of print." Mrs Wells, DevonHigh Definition Light Pro
The light that brought reading back for over a million people. Sharp text, true colours, no eye strain. If it doesn't change your evenings, send it back.
Choose your style:
Find Your Perfect Light
Every light in our range uses Daylight Wavelength Technology™. From our flagship HD Pro to the ultra-portable ROAM, find the perfect light for how you read.
HD Essential
Daylight clarity for reading
- 6W full-spectrum light
- 4,800 lux max brightness
- Dimmable & replaceable lamp
- Hand-built in Great Britain
- 5-year warranty
HD Mini
Portable and powerful
- 5W LED, 3,700 lux
- 5 hours battery life
- Ultra-portable, 1.5kg
- USB device charging
- 1-year warranty
HD ROAM
Daylight, anywhere
- 6.9W LED, 3,700 lux
- 4.5 hours battery life
- 97% CRI colour accuracy
- 3 brightness settings
- 1-year warranty
Not sure which light is right for you? Call our team on 0800 032 9366 for expert advice.