Circadian Optics Lumine Bright Light Therapy Desk Lamp | As Seen On Shark Tank | Ultra Powerful 10,000 LUX Brightness | 5500K Color Mimics Noon Day Sun | Improve Your Mood, Sleep, Energy & Focus

I'm a clinical psychologist, self-diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder - the Winter Blues. In my hometown, not only do we have less light in the winter but we have A LOT of overcast days in the winter. Every year it kicks me in the butt - can't think, can't get motivated, can't sustain momentum, my productivity drops, I get moody and irritable, and I want to snack (and so put on weight). I've known about light therapy for some time, and finally (at my wife's urging) bought this unit. Within one day, I was feeling better, by the second day, I felt like my normal self. SAD is a real, scientifically documented condition that affects about 10% of the population, and it's biological. The light therapy is not simply a placebo effect - it changes how your brain functions and the kinds of hormones that are being released. The Circadian Optics Light works, and works well, because it is so bright - advertised at 10,000 lux - the recommended brightness for SAD. Most of the research on light therapy has been conducted with larger, fluorescent lights, and frankly I don't like the industrial look of them, the intrusive size, and i really don't like fluorescent light. This LED unit works just fine. I place about an arms length away off to one side, and then do whatever next to it (usually reading my Kindle) for about 45 minutes in the early morning. If i use it for less time, if find myself craving more light. I then do a booster session of 30 minutes or so in the afternoon (I'm using it as i write this) and my mood and clarity of thought return. This unit is bright enough, not too big in size, is inexpensive, and because it's LED it uses very little electricity. It works, and it works well. It is well constructed, and is small and light enough that you could pack it in a suitcase for travel. If you've been wanting to try light therapy, I can recommend this unit as being very cost effective. It works so well I bought a second unit to use at the office.

I've had this light for a little over two months now and am definitely impressed by the attractive design, simplicity of use, brightness factor with 3 settings, and overall performance. I used this light pretty much daily in the months of December and January and I found that it really does give you a boost to the day. I used it primarily in the mornings shortly after waking up for about 15-20 minutes a day. Using this light made me more awake and alert during those dark winter mornings, and I also noticed that I was in a more positive frame of mind which often stayed with me throughout the day. This light is perfect for those long, cloudy late fall and winter months and will brighten your day!

I really wanted to like this lamp enough to give it 5 stars, but the base is so incredibly annoying it’s a 3 or 4. It constantly falls off if you even just look at it. Otherwise the light is well designed, it has a vent so it’s not going to melt or catch on fire like the cheaper brands. I have seen noticeable improvements in my energy and mood using it, kind of like a big dose of caffeine without the negative side effects. Just FYI for anyone new to light therapy — to get the full therapeutic effects of a light like this it needs to be positioned very close to your face. Like 5-6” close for 20-30 minutes, which can be pretty inconvenient. That’s why the base for this one is a problem. If you are trying to actively do something during that 20-30 minutes, you will probably find yourself moving the lamp around to keep an optimal distance and the base will fall off every. single. time. I journal in the morning, so I just keep it as close to my head as possible while I write.

This product shipped and arrived as expected. I absolutely love this Bright Light Therapy Lamp. The light has three incredibly clear brightness levels. The push-button on-off switch is right in front and very light to the touch. The 10,000 Lumens meet the recommended levels for therapeutic benefit. The light is also small but sturdy and can easily fit on a bedside table or bathroom shelf away from water supplies. The size makes it easy for pack and go, offering therapy on the go. I would highly recommend this light for therapeutic use.

Nice quality product. Using it in the first hour after waking in the morning seems to be helping my sleep at night.

Love it! Easy to use

Se lo compre a mi suegra y se ha notado una mejoría; aquí ya empezó a ser invierno y la luz del sol empieza a escasear; ya no se ha deprimido como solía hacerlo antes de la lampara. Definitivamente lo recomiendo, hasta el momento no ha fallado y los materiales no se sienten baratos.

This product works as described after using it a certain amount of times routinely. If not used routinely you will not see a change. It's hard to recommend this product based upon its use from user to user. If you want to try it out be aware it may not work for you.

Nice and compact. Very bright with 3 settings of brightness. Not hard on eyes.

I did extensive research into the use of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) lamps and came to the conclusion this model was ideal for me. I’m a senior living in a comfortable one-room studio apartment facing south, but our long Canadian winters often mean my quarters are dark and almost gloomy. I must admit to a profound suspicion of all the research I followed and I guess it’s impossible to do a double-blind study on such a subjective subject, so I decided to become my own test case and see if the device did what it’s supposed to do. I haven’t had the device long enough to assess this, but I can recommend this model for those of you struggling to decide. It’s small but very effective. I like it because it has nothing to do with the internet, it doesn’t talk to me, it doesn’t have nineteen adjustable anything, it has no clock and no radio, it’s easy to assemble and just sits there quietly doing its job. Time will tell if this is all a placebo effect, but I’m happy with my choice.

I bought this item with some trepidation, I was not a believer, thinking that a simple bright light cannot get me out of the doldrums I was in. I received it quickly and it was well packed. Switching it on, it was extremely bright in the evening light so I tried the other two options for brightness and it got progressively less bright. That said, since I switched it on I have left it at its brightest setting and I will explain why. I used it the next morning for the first time, I rise at 5 am and start work at 5:30 am. I switched on the light and although I felt it was very bright I continued to bear with it. Before using this I was tired, I mean really tired, exhausted when I woke up. I struggled to get out of bed, I was challenged by the first hours of work and on occasion needed to go lie down again for an hours nap at odd times in the day. I was unable to do anything and my mind was fuzzy. From the first day I used it I felt progressively better, I have used it every day I work at home from the moment I go into my office. I would not work in winter without it now. On the first day, I could feel the light waking me up, making me more alert and making me want to get back to doing things. My wife is delighted, she says I am a different person in winter now. It may not work for everyone but it works for me. The reason I gave it four stars and not five is simply that its construction it is not an expensive item to make so why charge so high a price. Other than that, LOVE IT