Reply from VeriluxNov 6, 2018
Good Morning Elizabeth,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review - we greatly appreciate this feedback as it better helps us to serve our customers.
We understand your concern about the brightness when using a light therapy lamp, and there are a few important things that we want to clarify.
Even though 10,000 lux is a commonly used measure of intensity for light therapy, everyone's sensitivity to light is different. The distance of the lamp, position, etc. will vary from person to person, so our customers should find what works best for their lifestyle. Light therapy has been shown to be effective between 2,500-10,000 lux. We encourage people not to be concerned about using the lamp exactly at 6" and to use the lamp at a distance that is comfortable and provides the best results for them.
With more than 20 years of research and development of light therapy lamps, we have found that the effectiveness of our HappyLight lamps is maximized, for most people, when used daily. Therefore, we also make lamps with larger surface areas, without hot spots, and adjustable intensity levels. These features allow the user to more easily customize their session, leading to a better overall experience. Our focus is making light therapy lamps that comfortably integrate into people's everyday lives as research shows that's what yields the best long-term results.
For more information on this and directions on using a HappyLight, please visit the FAQ section of our website. We do hope this helps with your concerns, and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to call us directly at 1-800-786-6850.
Best,
Cathy