Verilux VT04 manual Instructions for use, Set-Upinstructions

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for use

Blue light therapy consists of exposing your eyes to a sufficient quantity of blue light in the 460 nm range for 30 – 60 minutes, 2–3 hours prior to falling asleep or for the same duration in the morning. Blue Light has been shown to act as a “switch” to help regulate both sleep and daytime circadian rhythm. The Verilux® TwiLight™ Blue Light Therapy Sleep System should be located between 1’ and 10’ away from you during the exposure period. You do not need to look directly at the light to benefit from its effects and some people may experience discomfort if they stare directly at the light.

•Locate the system on a flat surface such as a dresser or nightstand.

•Turn the system on 5 minutes prior to your session in order for it to develop maximum brightness.

•Continue with your normal evening activities, but allow the healthful blue light to bathe you in its illumination. Other ambient light sources should be reduced during exposure time.

•If a young child or infant is being treated with the TwiLight™ System, exposure to the direct light must be avoided to guard against potential damage to developing eyes.

•Optimum exposure time is different for each person; therefore, it is important to test various brightness levels, times of day, exposure times and distances from the light source to determine which combination is most effective.

Note: Eye disease researchers have found limited evidence that bright light and blue light therapy may cause additional harm to people with pre-existing eye damage (including glaucoma and macular degeneration), and could increase the incidents of age related blindness. Medical professionals recommend people with pre-existing retinal conditions be tested prior to using any bright light or blue light therapy system.

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