Circadian Optics Lampu 10,000 Lux Light Therapy Lamp | Seen On Shark Tank

For those reading reviews and fretting over the “dots”, don't be. Used correctly (off to the side while you're paying attention to something else), you'll barely notice the individual LEDs, and they have no negative effect on the effectiveness of this as a light source. And so far, every LED based SAD lamp I've seen has them, so it's obviously not an issue. It's not a distraction if you're not looking straight at it, and you shouldn't be anyway. This is the third light therapy lamp I've owned, and by far it's my favorite. My previous two were smaller and travel friendly, and they were effective enough to be noticeable. This year though, I'm battling not only seasonal light issues and chronic depression, but grief on top of both of those, and the little travel light wasn't having a noticeable effect. Reading up on some studies, I found that this is a case where “size matters”—the most effective lamps of this sort are the larger ones. Because I use mine in the living room, I wanted something that looked attractive and not at all like a light therapy box. Circadian Optics Lattis model was my first choice, but after reading about size, I opted for the less fancy but bigger Lampu instead. And I have zero regrets. The Lampu model has three light levels, and is so bright I had to start off at medium for a few sessions and keep them short even though I had been using another lamp for three weeks. Nowadays, I can comfortably sit with it for an hour at a time on the highest level. The light angle is perfect for sitting and reading or writing while you soak in the rays—I'm writing this review while sitting with it, three months after purchase. The on/off function that barely needs to be brushed against took some getting used to, but it's actually very easy to use now. I do wish it had a built in timer, but that's a small complaint for a device that has proven to be very effective against my seasonal issues. If your only problem is seasonal depression, spending enough time with this should wipe it out. If like me, you have other depressive disorders, this should at least take the added seasonal component away so you're not dealing with compounded effects. (Either way, do get your vitamin D levels tested. Most people in the Northern Hemisphere are deficient to some extent, and that will contribute to many forms of depression.) It's lightweight, but very stable, so it's easily moved. And it's attractive enough that recent houseguests didn't recognize it for what it was until I went to use it. Best of all, it's an effective tool against seasonal depression. Easily in my top five things I've bought this year, and well worth the money.

First off, I was a total skeptic of this therapy option. I'm a SAD sufferer and really do have a hard time mid-winter due to the ongoing lack of sun and Vitamin D synthesis, so purchasing this light was kind of a last ditch effort on getting through winter in a better mental state. And... it works! OK, a little about the light itself. While the light output is similar in every way to a video LED panel (I tested the output and the kelvin temperature and it dead on matches my video LED panels), this is a really well built unit that feels sturdy. It's got a touch-pad style On button with three different settings, although I only use it at its highest. Your eyes will adjust to the brightness and then you'll see the LED lights inside the white surface, but fear not, the light output is still doing what it is advertised to do, your eyes just adjusted to the blinding light! It's got a removable power cable that I wish was a foot longer, but that's about as negative a point as I can think to make. Otherwise, this is a solidly built lamp and it even looks stylish on my desk at work. After a couple weeks of using the lamp about an hour a day, it's not that I noticed I was happier, I just noticed I wasn't headed to the dark place per my usual winter strategy; I just felt like myself, and that's exactly what I was hoping for with light therapy. I am convinced this lamp is making winter more positive for me, so it was a great investment. In summary, the lamp is a well built product, the light output is strong enough to emulate sunlight (the screen capture is from a photographic light meter, and that setting is 4.5x stronger than taking a properly exposed photo in noonday sun, so that's a lot of light). Most importantly, the product really does work for me as advertised.

I bought this for my 9yo who has autism. He has a horrible time falling asleep and staying asleep and waking up in the mornings. We use melatonin but he still has troubles and I would like to wean him off the melatonin if possible. I specifically bought this one bc it was at least 10,000 lux. I went with this model bc it had good reviews and a relatively lower price then some. It also seemed a little more durable then some which is very important in our household. We’ve had it for 2 weeks and it has accidentally been dropped twice and is still working perfectly. It uses led lights so there is no bulb to break. For my son, I use the lamp every morning while he eats breakfast for about 10 to 15 minutes. I would like to use it longer but we are short on time in the mornings. Hopefully I can start using it for longer periods on the weekends. I sit it so he gets light from the side about 8 inches from his face and doesn’t look directly into the light. So far it’s hard to say if I’ve noticed a difference in his behavior. He is nonverbal so he can not tell me what he thinks about it. He does seem more tired in the evenings but I definitely still have to use melatonin in order for him to fall asleep at bedtime. I’m not sure how long it should be before I see improvements. He probably needs more time in front of the lamp so I will have to figure that out. I have also been using the light for myself after the kids go to school on the morning. I sit in front of it for about 30 minutes every morning while I drink my coffee and catch up on emails. I have not noticed a major increase in energy (which is what I was really hoping for) but around 8:30 or 9pm I am ready for bed! Which is profound for me. I have always been a night owl forcing myself to go to bed every night around 11:30 or 12am. I think my body is catching up on sleep from all those years or not getting enough. I also feel more relaxed throughout the day and not so stressed out and find myself craving my light therapy time if I miss it for some reason. Overall I would say I am very happy with this light. 2 features that would love for this lamp to have but it doesn’t; the ability to tilt the lamp to get a better angle and to use it while not plugged in so you can use it more areas. Sometimes it is hard to find a good setup for my son bc of the cord having to be plugged in. A longer cord would also be helpful. That is why I have it 4 stars instead of 5.

Well made, good design. Can turn it up to a nice brightness. Does help during our long northern winters.

I have struggled with insomnia for years. Even if I take sleep meds I’m still up all night and getting 4-5 hours of sleep tops. I live in Florida so never heard about a SAD light but my functional wellness coach told me about this. She gave me a few simple things to do that helped my insomnia. 1. Stay off devices an hour before bed. 2. Get my circadian rhythm in order by doing two things. First go outside when I wake up every morning for 15-20 minutes with no devices and sit in the daylight. Then after breakfast use my SAD light at my desk for about 30 minutes. Since doing this routine I’m sleeping 7-8 hours a night. Stopping devices in bed is huge but I believe this SAD light is also having a big Impact. I would feel tired a lot during the day but when I use my SAD I feel more awake and less sluggish during the work day. I also never felt so ZEN in my life. I’m overall in a better mood. I don’t get frustrated as easily during the work day, and I feel like I shrug things off much easier than before. Now I see why they call these things Happy Lights. I researched a lot of data and reports from experts who tested many lamps and I settled on this one based on the positive data, the size and the sleek appearance for my desk. I can only speak for my experience but I’ve been extremely happy. Best money I ever spent!

Overall, product functions as advertised. Waiting to see how it affects my mood over the cold months. My biggest complaint, and the only reason I'm not giving it five stars, is that the box was pretty damaged on receipt. It was falling apart at the bottom, and all the usual packing take you would expect to find was missing. I suspect I was sent a returned product, and at this price point I would prefer something not covered in fingerprints (like the lamp was when I got it). Overall the product is good but I have issues with how mine was handled

Everyone should have a light therapy lamp. It helped immensely when switching from nightshift to dayshift after 3 years and it probably has benefits with helping regulate sleep cycle. This one seems to be best priced for how bright it is and matching the sun's light.

I bought this lamp last October when I could already feel the seasonal depression creeping in. I can’t believe how much this helped me. Within a week or so I could feel my mood lifting. This made such a difference for me over the winter that I convinced several friends and family members to purchase their own. A couple weeks ago I noticed one of the bulbs in the lamp was flickering. I emailed a video to the company on a Sunday and they got a replacement to me on Wednesday!

the lamp is exactly what i would expect. both my family dr and my psychiatrist recommended a light therapy lamp for my depression but i had a hard time finding one that looked like it would fit in with my home, and if i don't keep it out and in plain sight i will never use it everyday. so i was very happy to find this lamp that is small yet stylish and extremely affordable. the quality is exactly what i would expect from this price and the lamp is very bright. i only received it a week ago so we will see if it helps my mood or not but i would recommend this particular lamp for style, function, and price!

Purchased light for my wife. Using it daily and making a positive mood difference.

Scammed, the premise of product is faulty: bright light therapy is not just about ~10k lux, ambience is equally (if not more) important. If you have to buy 3 of these just to avoid burning your eyes (yes, despite keeping it on your left/right side in line with ear it will cause unevenly bright spot and cause hours long ill-effects till your eye become like balanced out again (not sure of the medical term). So yeah the promise of bright light therapy holds, but this product does not deliver it. Also, given S. Tank funding - I wonder how many reviews are genuine - since marketing is better than product.

Lamp came in the mail quite quickly. Loved that shipping was free. The lamp is gorgeous, I didn't want an ugly thing on my desk, because I know I would use something I liked to to look at, and I would look forward to using it, as vain as that sounds. I love the tap button rather than pressing in a button, (no dirty grease build up over time in a button) you simply tap and there are dimmer options. It's a rainy, cloudy day today and I'm loving the bright lamp. I've never used a sad lamp before, so we'll see how well this works over the winter - maybe I'll write back 6 months from now and update. So far, I quite like it. I also appreciated the small booklet of information that came with it, though it didn't mention 10,000 lumens (lumins?) in there, so I hope I have sufficient light for therapeutic purposes. I know the research says you have to have it a foot or so from your face to be effective. So far, so good! I like it.

The light itself is excellent. I've tried 3 light therapy lamps, and this is the best, in terms of light output. The problem is that the on/off is in a very awkward place on the back, and it's not a button but just a touch sensor. So it's on the back where you can't see it, and it's not a button so you can't feel it with your finger, which means it's hard to find the sensor when you *want* to turn it on/off. But at the same time, it's very easy to accidentally touch the sensor when you didn't mean to, like if you want to reposition the lamp. Frankly, this just makes it really annoying to use. I ended up going with a smaller Circadian Optics lamp (the square one), which has the touch sensor on a raised surface on the front, so I can reliably turn it on/off when I want, and not accidentally trigger it when I don't want. I wish they had *this* lamp with a regular button, but I feel like the company is more interested in aesthetics than ease of use. BUT it's still the best light out there, so weigh your pros and cons based on your needs.