Artificial light issue - suggestions?

Hi all.  I have a ptoblem with the artificial lights at work. The easiest description is headaches .. but it seems more than that.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to mitigate this issue short of not being around those lights.

Do tinted lenses work? If so, is it a specixl tint?

Many thanks.

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  • Have you tried blue light filtering glasses? My son finds that they help. Years ago I took him to an optician that specialised in Irlens coloured lenses and overlays and they recommended he use grey tinted lenses and overlays. He wouldn't wear glasses back then but he did try the overlays for reading and it helped. You could try a cheap pair of blue light filtering glasses (easy to find on Amazon). I get really disoriented by florescent lights. I can see them flickering all the time and it makes me feel nauseous. At home I like a warm white bulb. I find the really blue white light affects me. What kind of light bulb is it at work?  The only other suggestions I have is if you're working at a desk ask if you can move to be near a window with natural light, or ask if they can change the light bulb where you are.  

    Have you been tested for dyslexia or Meares-Irlen syndrome? If you want to find an optician that specialises search for Meares-Irlen opticians on the internet, or visual stress clinic. 

  • i was statemented in school and yes, i am dyslexic.

  • It's definitely worth trying the blue light filtering glasses in the meantime, could be an easy and quick solution. If that doesn't work for you then look for an optician that specialises in Meares-Irlen syndrome and does a clinical eye tracker assessment. And like SuffolkAutistic and Dawn said ask for an Occupational Health assessment if you want.  

  • Thanks, i have ordered some kf the coloured sheets to experiment with. Hopefully i will findca good colour.

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