Re: CFL database

["Lon" <Lonnie@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Dave Houston" wrote:
>>
>> Interesting link. The high frequencies used by the SMPS are in the range
>> that cause some epileptics problems...
>
> Oh, bullshit!!  Photosensitive epileptics are mostly sensitive to strobes
> in the 5-70 Hz range.  Most photosensitive epileptics tend to be affected
> in the 15 to 20 Hz range.  It varies a bit from person to person but there
> is no problem with high frequencies nor is there a known problem at
> frequencies below about 5 Hz.

While some may argue over the numbers there clearly will be some issues with
small group(s) with a mandatory FL/CLF world.  It will be interesting to see
if high efficeincy incandesents prove out and are available as a subsitute.
Current rules do not support thier use.

There is a parallel here to asmatics.  New inhalers are all CFC free, and
are clearly not working as well as prior versions.  There is no exception to
the CFC ban, even for demonstrable medical purposes.

>> I wonder how the demise of incandescents will affect treatment for SAD.
>
> The "demise of incandescents" is all in Dave's head.  Incandescent lights
> are going to have to become more efficient.  They will because the
> technology is close to current and there's a huge market for them.  As to
> S.A.D., light therapy treatment isn't even FDA approved.

FDA approval is not requried for it, but is generally considered effective
by most professionals working in the field.  See the links to the Mayo
Clinic and Columbia Univ. below.
http://www.columbia.edu/~mt12/blt.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/MH00023
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1400/1484.asp?index=6412




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