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When
and where it's available to you, sunlight (or natural
light) is always your best bet. Nature's light works best
because it is "full spectrum," meaning that it contains all
the visible colors of light in equal amounts. This results in a warm,
pleasing light that fully illuminates any environment.
Pros:
The best, most natural light source that exists; brings out excellent
contrast; good for all outdoor and indoor tasks.
Cons:
Not always constant or reliable (clouds don't respect your schedule);
hard to control—changes in the amount of light can be sudden
and dramatic, which can cause pain and other problems for eyes that
have difficulty adjusting to lighting changes; can produce outdoor
and indoor glare and shadows.
Tips:
- Lattices,
adjustable blinds and sheer panel curtains are great for reducing
sunlight without shutting it off completely.
- Sunglasses
or hats with visors limit the amount of light that enters the eye.
- Keep
windows as clean as possible.
- Minimize
glare by using window tinting, blinds, or curtains. You can also
reduce glare by working with your back to the window.
- Change
the times at which you do certain tasks, e.g., chop vegetables at 2
pm rather than 5 pm.
Bottom
line: Natural light is always your best alternative so long as
you have the means to control it.
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Vision loss doesn't have to work against you.
