All my energy drains when i go into a certain building.
I'm pretty certain it is the lights they have in there.
The florescent ones with the reflective things behind them.
Anyone any ideas what i can do to counter-act this as it is going to drive me mad and make me miss the course i'm doing.
2007-08-20 11:08:50 · 13 answers · asked by ♀SaintsRLFC♀ 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The old, flickering flourescent lights bothered me to a great extent, causing eyestrain, headaches, naseau, etc. The Government keeps claiming that flourescent lights save electricity...the truth is, with flourescent lights, it always appears "dark" to me, causing eyestrain. I don't know about the compacts, but the earlier flourescent lights emitted a great deal of ultraviolet light, another cause for eyestrain and headaches.
I found some relief by wearing the "photogrey" glasses; they would become darker inside under flourescent lights than they did out-of-doors on a sunny day!
So, if you wear glasses, opt for the photogrey or any other type that becomes darker under UV lights. If you do not wear glasses, search for a good pair of sunglasses, ones that have just a slight tint...after all, if too dark, that will cause eyestrain/headaches.
Another thing that helped me was not focusing on one thing too long, but allowing my eyes to roam around to ease any strain.
2007-08-20 11:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the Fluorescent lights that are affecting you early forms of fluorescent lighting could be dangerous when working machine such as a lathe because they could give the impression that the lathe head was nor rotating. To combat this twin fluorescent lights were installed with lead lag circuits to counter the problem.
Our electricity supply is at 50 HZ ( 50 cycles per second) and it is in the form of a sinusoidal wave, modern light fittings have ballasts in them that are at 28 MHz and above, the light fittings are designed to help prevent sick building syndrome. Talk to the Building Manager of the building you are doing your course in and I am sure he will reassure you
2007-08-21 11:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autistic and epileptic people are susceptible to the strobe effect as fluorescent tubes flicker almost imperceptibly to the eye but at a rate the brain needs to constantly re-adjust to stay focused on. the result can wear you out to the point of collapse with the energy your brain uses trying to maintain it's equilibrium.
Avoid them if at all possible. If you are attending a school or other institution that uses them, and can show (see your GP etc for an investigation) they effect you, they have a duty of care to provide an environment for you to work in, or remove them altogether.
The choice of which, is theirs.
Edit. As mentioned corrective shade glasses help but get a proper eye test before picking a particular shade as the wavelength / colour that effects people varies.
2007-08-20 11:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ring of Uranus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lighting should be sufficient to enable people to work, use facilities and move about safely and without experiencing eye-strain. Exposure to fluorescent lighting is associated with headache, eye-strain, eye irritation, fatigue and increased stress and accidents. Exposure is also associated with the onset of skin conditions. Some people become allergic to fluorescent lighting and more sensitive to sunlight. Flickering lighting may produce hyperactivity. A shortage of natural light can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), resulting in a range of mental and physical illnesses.
2007-08-20 11:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by Shana 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know what you call it but I get the same thing I thought I was the only one. I get in supermarkets and shops worst but indeed anywhere really that has those type of lights. My eyes go all sore and itchy and all the colours go messed up. Kind of like hay fever..
2007-08-20 19:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by jonnyheron1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they flickker at all they have always made me feel a little dizzy or lightheaded. Sorry but I have no idea why that happens or what could be causing the symptoms you have described. But I hope someone out there does.
2007-08-20 11:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are sensitive to what is called the strobe effect of 60cps. Change to an old filament lighting.
2007-08-20 11:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by Tamart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Specially It is needed for growth and manufacturing the food, in absence of light(artificial or natural), this operation will not work.
2016-05-18 03:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by ludie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People with seizure disorder may have their seizures 'triggered' by the flickering of the florescent lights..
Do you have seizures? Avoid those areas if possible.
2007-08-20 11:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by sasha1641 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, a bit
Bright lights assault my eyes
2007-08-20 11:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋