The visual and non-visual effects of light
On Earth, everything revolves around light, which is why it is no surprise that humans are completely attuned to light. Light affects our mental well-being, our immune system, our concentration to even our hair growth.
Light is not just light; what is usually understood by light is the electromagnetic radiation within a certain bandwidth. These wavelengths are tailored to the perception of the human eye. The effects of light are greater than mere perception. We call these the visual and non-visual effects of light.
Visual effects are influenced by the quality of light. The balance and presence of different types of electromagnetic radiation
Non-visual effects are affected by specific wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
Daylight lighting design
Perception is a complex interplay between our eyes and our brain. Optimal stimulation of the receptors in the eye play a major role in good perception. Good perception reduces eye fatigue and its associated symptoms. Common complaints caused by eye strain are:
1. Fatigue
2. Red eyes
3. Having difficulty seeing sharply
4. Physical complaints such as back, shoulder and/or neck pain
5. Headache
6. Concentration problems
The right light at the right time
Sufficient daylight during the day stimulates circadian rhythm
Rich light spectrum provides simplified perception
Sufficient quality light positively influences mood
Positive influence on energy
Optimal stimulation of receptors
Thanks to our progressive lighting design, daylighting solutions are atmospheric, functional and economical. The ClearSky product line consists of a series of products that feature our special daylight LED Light engines. Our unique technology provides bright and diffused light with high intensity without painful glare.
Clearlight combines current knowledge regarding the visual and non-visual aspects of light with atmosphere, appearance and creativity. By combining our unique lighting technology with more than 20 years of experience in lighting design, knowledge and creativity merge into one-of-a-kind spaces full of experience and atmosphere.
From improved well-being, complaint-free work to improved sleep and hair growth stimulation. The right light is at the root of many benefits.
“Clearlight’s unique lighting technology combines diffused light with a rich, high-quality spectrum. High-quality lighting solutions at an attainable price is what Clearlight stands for.”
Targeted light conversion to stimulate mitochondria (670nm)
Perfectly composed light (Black Body Lucus)
Recent scientific research confirms the importance of good light quality. Light plays such an enormously important role in our lives that we must be respectful of this fact. The number of studies further exploring all the different facets is enormous. It ranges from athletes to the demented elderly from assembly workers to architects. Everyone has an interest and benefit from the right light at the right time.
A brief summary of physiological effects of light on humans:
1. Vision, image-forming (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014).
2. Synchronizing circadian system (Brown 2020) (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014).
3. Regulation of melatonin secretion (Brown 2020) (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014).
4. Stimulates cortisol production (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014)
5. Sleep/alertness (Brown 2020) (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014).
6. Pupil constriction (Brown 2020) (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014) (Kankipati, Girkin et al. 2010)
7. Reduces lapses of attention (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014)
8. Effective treatment of seasonal affective disorder (Lucas, Peirson et al. 2014).
But think also about stimulating skin repair, hair growth, ATP production, stimulating repair and healing, stimulating blood circulation and much more.
