Health professionals are recognizing bright light therapyhealth issues. as an option for a number of Health Issues:

F or optimal bright light therapy treatment, use the following guidelines when purchasing any bright light therapy system:

• Choose a bright light therapy system that has been clinically tested to be safe and effective.
• Choose 10,000 LUX white light over colored light. Blue light may cause eye damage and has no known benefit over white light.
• Choose a system with a broad field of illumination. Smaller products make it difficult to keep your eyes within the therapeutic field of light.
• Choose a bright light therapy system that will project light downward. Products that sit below you will project light up into your eyes making bright light therapy sessions uncomfortable.
• Choose a bright light therapy system that has a proper diffusion screen. The screen should balance the distribution of light and block harmful UV rays.

Light Therapy Benefits:

• The Winter Blues
• Sleeping difficulties
• Jet Lag / Shift Work Adjustment
• Low energy

Day-Light Sky (DL2000) Features:

• Two Light Settings:   The two-light setting provides 10,000 LUX, while the one-light setting provides convenient task lighting.
• BrightZone:  Technology Engineered and tested to provide the field of illumination and 10,000 LUX experts recommend for maximum therapeutic benefit.
• Compact Light Enclosure:  The Day-Light Sky light enclosure is 33% smaller than the Day-Light Classic while mainlining the same field of illumination, adding versatility for the user.
• Contemporary, Discreet & Multipurpose:  The Day-Light Sky is designed for discreet use in the home or the office, providing bright light therapy and everyday task lighting in one attractive package.
• Glare Free:  The white diffusing lens eliminates glare and evenly distributes the light. Two 55-watt light tubes emit a warm light and minimize potentially harmful blue rays.
• UV Filtered and Safe:    Hi-impact polycarbonate lens filters 99.3% of harmful UV rays.
• Height Adjustable Arm:  The height adjustable arm allows the light to be positioned at the appropriate height and angle for the user. This is the optimal light positioning recommended by light therapy experts.
• Flicker Free:  Manufactured with high efficiency, electronic ballasts, the Day-Light Sky eliminates the annoying flicker experienced with ordinary fluorescent fixtures.  

Day-Light Sky DL2000 Specifications:

Model No. DL 2000	Description Day-Light Sky
Description	Details
UL & C-UL Listed
Enclosure Size	13.69" x 10.38" x 2.75" (26.2 cm x 35.2 cm x 7.2 cm)
Height on Legs	Max: 27.25” (69.2 cm), Mid: 26.25" (66.6cm), Min: 25" (63.5cm)
Weight of Light	8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
Electronic Ballasts	Instant on, no flicker
Lens Material	High-impact polycarbonate
UV Diffusing Filter	99.3% UV filter
Two-Way Switch a) 3 light setting b) 2 light setting	10,000 lux 5,000 lux
Light Tubes:
Compact fluorescent	2 x 55 watt compact fluorescent
4,000 Kelvin color temperature
Warranty:
Five-year limited warranty

How to Use the Day-Light Sky:

When used correctly, the Day-Light Sky is an effective way to help alleviate symptoms experienced with the winter blues, as well as sleep-related issues during the fall and winter months or all year round.

Bright light therapy has been shown success to help relieve Sleeping difficulties, Jet Lag, Shift Work Adjustment and low energy.

For optimal light therapy, the Day-Light Sky must be adjusted at the correct height to allow your eyes to be positioned toward the center of the light screen. Select the two-light setting which delivers 10,000 LUX of illumination - the amount recommended by experts (the two light setting delivers 5,000 LUX).

Begin with 30 minutes at 10,000 LUX shortly after awakening. People respond differently to light and the therapy time may need to be adjusted.

 

Proper useage of the daylight sky dl2000

Correct Position Sit 12" from the light. At this distance you can read, or eat breakfast comfortably during your light therapy sessions.

Incorrect: Too Far Away Sitting too far away (over 12") from the day-light will require longer sessions.

Incorrect: Too Close It is not necessary, or recommended to sit this close to the light. You should not stare directly into the light.

Incorrect: Too Close It is not necessary, or recommended to sit this close to the light. You should not stare directly into the light.