Eye Saver is an incandescent bulb. NASA conducted research with other light sources but found the incandescent light bulb is the best light source for this application because it produces the maximum amount of light with less glare. (back to top)

For this application, incandescent light sources are preferred over halogen. Halogen bulbs produce more heat and glare than incandescent bulbs. (back to top)

Individuals can purchase Eye Saver bulbs from their doctor or optometrist. Eye Saver is also available through eye care distributors. For help in locating a distributor, call 1-888- 417-6222. (back to top)

Both regular incandescent bulbs and halogen bulbs create light by heating a filament (made of tungsten) inside the bulb; the heat makes the filament white-hot, producing the light that you see. Usually, the bulb burns out when the filament wears out. The filament on a regular incandescent bulb wears out over time because the tungsten on the filament evaporates and is redeposited on the bulb's glass.

The GE product does not concentrate light to the task at hand, but rather, radiates light in all directions, not necessarily to where it is most needed. (back to top)

Some electronic timers and photocells contain parts that are incompatible with compact fluorescent light bulbs; using these bulbs in incompatible products will result in a shorter light bulb life. To find out if an electronic timer or photocell is compatible with compact fluorescent bulbs, check with the manufacturer of the timer or photocell. Yes. CFLs, when compared with standard incandescent bulbs, offer many benefits. First, they help save energy and money.

Halogen is a type of incandescent lamp. It has a tungsten filament just like a regular incandescent that you may use in your home, however the bulb is filled with halogen gas. When an incandescent lamp (one which produces light by heating a tungsten filament) operates, tungsten from the filament is evaporated into the gas of the bulb and deposited on the glass wall.

Incandescent Bulb or Filament Bulb as its normally known was invented by Thomas Edison. It's not energy efficient. For example, 100 Watt of energy. You put it into a normal Incandescent Bulb or Filament Bulb. Out of that 100 Watt of energy you put into the bulb, 80% (or 80 Watt) is used to heat up the tungsten filament and 20% (or 20 Watt) is used to produce the light. This means only 20% is used to produce light and 80% wasted as heat.

The primary difference is in size; compact fluorescent bulbs are made in special shapes (which require special technologies) to fit in standard household light sockets, like table lamps and ceiling fixtures. In addition, most compact fluorescent lamps have an "integral" ballast that is built into the light bulb, whereas most fluorescent tubes require a separate ballast independent of the bulb. Both types offer energy-efficient light.

Eye Saver bulbs can be used for reading, hobbies, crafts, or any tasks requiring bright light. (back to top)

Westinghouse Lighting Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of more than 5,000 lighting products, including light bulbs, lighting fixtures, fans and decorative electrical products for both consumer and commercial applications. Eye Saver is one of these products. (back to top)

We are in the process of establishing a distribution network in Canada that distributes to optical stores, vision centers, distributors, opticians, ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals. (back to top)

Eye Saver should only be used in a base down application due to its unique design that projects light downwards. (back to top)

Eye Saver is efficient because it controls light from escaping through the top of the bulb, thereby directing more light (than a standard incandescent bulb of similar wattage) onto the work surface. (back to top) Eye Saver gives off the same amount of heat as a conventional incandescent bulb of similar wattage. (back to top)

An incandescent bulb is highly inefficient and requires 10 times more energy than an LED. The capacitor in NightStar can only power a filament light bulb for a few seconds. By comparison, the energy stored in a battery is great enough to power inefficient devices for several hours. However, when a battery's energy is depleted, it either has to be discarded or recharged. Rechargeable batteries require external and often costly charging devices.

The white powder that you see inside a fluorescent lamp is called phosphor, which is a substance that emits white, visible light whenever it absorbs light waves. Both compact fluorescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes contain a gas that gives off invisible light when excited by electricity. This invisible light travels to the phosphor coating on the bulb, where it is transformed into light visible to the human eye.

Puncture resistant gloves are recommended for cleaning up broken glass. After picking up all large fragments, wipe area thoroughly to clean any remaining glass or phosphor residue. If necessary, ventilate area to remove any remaining fine phosphor dust. After handling broken lamps, wash hands and face thoroughly. Incidental exposure to lamp contents is not harmful. The basic phosphor used in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps is a relatively inert phosphate.

Yes, the unit can be used to power resistive loads such as coffee pots, hot plates, blenders, and incandescent and halogen lighting (not fluorescent).