From Debra Lynn Dadd

Here’s another reason to not use fluorescent lights.

According to an article published in the American Journal of Public Health, increased us of fluorescent lighting my increase UV-related eye diseases by up to 12%.

“The safe range of light to avoid exposing the eye to potentially damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation is 2000 to 3500K and greater than 500 nanometers. Some fluorescent lights fall outside this safe range.”

The light that comes from fluorescent lighting is similar to that of sunlight, bringing UV exposure indoors to homes.

The paper gives many details about fluorescent lighting and it’s dangers.

SOURCE: Eye Disease Resulting From Increased Use of Fluorescent Lighting as a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy

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