Description
- LIGHT THERAPY ON-THE-GO – Enjoy light therapy whatever you do and wherever you go. You can wear the Luminette while doing things around the house (preparing breakfast, brushing your teeth, working home, etc.) or take them with you at work or when traveling. These are perfect for those who don’t want to stay still in front of a lamp for 30 minutes.
- BOOST YOUR MOOD AND SLEEP BETTER – These portable glasses emit a blue-enriched white LED light in 3 intensities (500, 1000, and 1500 lux) proven to effectively boost mood in winter and to improve sleep schedules. An independent clinical trial has demonstrated that the Luminette device allows you to get equivalent benefits as those of a 10,000 lux therapy lamp.
- EASY TO USE & COMFORTABLE – Luminette 3 wearable light therapy glasses have a slim profile of only 1.2 inches paired with a weight of 1.86 ounces to stay comfortable on your nose for a long duration. The glasses are one-size-fit-all and the flexible arms can be bent to fit every head size. They come with a micro-USB cable and US plug charger. Each charge lasts for 5-10 light therapy sessions, allowing you greater freedom and autonomy.
- PATENTED DESIGN – The Luminette 3’s patented illumination system provides your eyes with an ideal light exposure without interfering with your vision. It is designed to be compatible with your eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- SAFE & CERTIFIED – Enjoy peace of mind knowing Luminette has been safely used by more than 200,000 users since 2006 to combat winter blues, sleep disorders, and low energy. The device is certified as a “zero-risk” device according to European Standard IEC62471 on photobiological safety.
stephane –
j’utilisais deja des lumieres d’hiver version page a4, ce systeme ets plus souple, faire attention si vous avez du glaucome et autres problemes, demander un avis medical si necessaire, si non c’est un bon moyen de lutter contre la depression hivernale
David Lombardo –
These glasses are magic. That’s the only way I can describe the effects that I have noticed over the past 4 weeks of wearing them. I am a male in his early 30s who is in excellent physical and mental health. However, ever since a very young child (elementary school!) I have gotten up very early. Sometimes, 4am-5am, which to me is OK. But there have been times throughout my life where I would be getting up as early as 2am, for basically no reason. Working from home means I can work at any hour I want, and I got into a habit of doing this, because the house and my home office/studio is very quiet at those hours. In fact, nearly a decade ago, it saved my life, as my apartment building caught fire at 3am, and I was the only one awake. I called 911, simply because that is when I am awake. Everyone made it out (everyone on the top floor, including a baby, had to be rescued via the fire department with rescue ladder trucks as the entire hallway was up in flames) – but the fire chief who was on scene later that morning said they got there within “minutes” of people on the first floor being overcome by the smoke. I felt like I had been in that apartment for some reason. And my early morning waking was a big part of it, though I often think I just got lucky in that case.
Nevertheless, it has sometimes felt impossible to stay asleep longer than this 2-3am thing. I remember thinking, how do people actually stay in bed so long? I have not had an alarm clock wake me up in decades. To much of the amusement of my friends, and occasionally, even doctors, I have expressed how I wish I could sleep in ! Many people say, damn, “I wish I was like you!”. It has it’s advantages, especially for morning shift work, which I have done nearly my entire professional career; 6am-2pm shifts in public safety dispatch, air traffic control, and such. Yet, the issue here is I, for many years, would be sleepy by 8-9pm, and it was something I have always wanted to try to shift. Even if I went to bed at 11pm or later, I would still be up at 2-3am.
I have spoken to doctors about this, and it’s not insomnia (my sleep cycles are actually excellent). I have heard at least one person describe this as an ‘evolutionary advantage’. I don’t know if I’d go that far. LOL. Basically, it became fairly obvious that I did not have insomnia, or any issue with my sleep itself. I got tired, I slept, and I naturally woke up. But it simply happened on a shifted cycle, one that was a few hours advanced than the planet. Indeed, I thus finally came to realize that I was one of the rarest of the ‘circadian rhythm challengers’: a young person who did not have delayed sleep phases, but actually had the truly elusive and often overlooked ADVANCED sleep phase disorder. This is common in older people. But apparently I’ve always had it. And there’s a lot of evidence it’s tied to genetics (I have family members who have this, too).
But – wearing the Luminette 3 for one or two sessions in the mid afternoon, in just over 4 weeks, has pushed my sleep a full TWO HOURS. I have been naturally awake until around 10pm now, and I am now getting up around 4-5am consistently. I haven’t seen 2am on my clock in weeks. Furthermore, I am absolutely less tired throughout the day, and my Fitbit sleep and stress scores all improved. Of note, my heart rate variability also improved by almost double. I was very skeptical of this device, simply because I did not understand how powerful circadian entrainment can be. But, wow. I am convinced now. I also have a few pairs of Spectra479 blue-blockers, for use later on in the day, too.
My only critique, and it’s more or less just a suggestion, but it should be explained that, removing the protective blue film that is over the hologram is a bit confusing and can put the functionality of the device at risk. I figured it out, but I could see how someone could actually inadvertently rip the entire hologram off the device; which is the centerpiece of the technology. So, the company should better explain this, or just ditch the protective film all together. All in all, this is not enough to detract from my personal opinion of these, which is that they are a true 5/5 device, and one that has greatly improved my life.
Richie –
I have suffered from SAD my whole life and I also work 24 hour shifts that deeply disturb my sleep schedule. I usually manage this problem with sunlight exporsure, but during the darkest days of the year, I’m up and out the door before the sun comes up, so I am unable to enjoy a morning walk and get any sunlight in my eyes. I have a large medical-grade lightbox that I used to set up on my counter while I was preparing my morning coffee and breakfast, but I never spend enough time standing in front of it at the prescribed distance.
With these luminette glasses I just throw them on first thing and do my morning routine with them blasting at level 3. The timer on level 3 is 20 minutes I believe – just about as long as my morning routine. Nothing replaces the sun, and I can’t say for certain that this is as strong as a serious light box (not the cheap stuff on amazon), but I can say that I’m feeling good. I’m energized in the morning, and my sleep cycle is slightly less messed up than normal.
I’m very happy I purchased these, and particularly this Luminette brand. I wouldn’t take the chance with cheap knock-offs, nor would I blow money on smart features and apps. This product is simple, straightforward, and powerful, and I’m grateful for the impact it has had on my wellbeing.
Also you look absolutely crazy wearing them, which has turned into a fun game with my three year old daughter.
Anthony Delisi –
I have been looking into solutions for light therapy after reading about the effectiveness and was surprised to find light therapy glasses. I have been using these for better sleep and better visibility during the day from wear and tear working on a computer 40+ hours of the week. So far, so good. I really like the fact you can wear these around the house at your own leisure. If I am doing things standard tasks around the house or just curled up on the couch, I put them on to get the wear time. I am seeing an overall benefit but you do need to use them daily. I find if I skip a day, the benefits aren’t as noticeable. When I do wear them its anywhere from 15-30 minutes – again just depends on what I’m doing around the house. For me, benefits have been much more alert & less strain felt on my eyes. What I like: How easy it is to wear them, they are snug and don’t fall off, very comfortable to wear, comes with a nice travel case, and re-chargeable – very practical and no need to keep purchasing batteries. It comes with extra nose pieces too, which is always appreciated to have an extra set aside should the current piece get wear and tear. Overall I really like these and would highly recommend if you are looking for a solution to better sleeping, better alert, less tired eyes – usage has been outstanding for me!
Nicolas G. Ramirez –
Mi nivel de energía en las mañanas era muy bajo. Desde las 6am hasta alrededor de las 10am sólo pensaba en dormir. Me sentía cansado y adormilado.
Comencé a salir un ratito al sol y noté qué me ayudaba, pero desafortunadamente la luz de sol pega bien en dónde trabajo hasta las 9-10, siempre y cuando no esté nublado.
Está solución ha resultado de maravilla. Me siento mucho mejor por las mañanas. La uso inmediatamente al despertarme.
Immyal –
I’ve owned and used a Lumie Vitamin L lamp for quite a few years and I’ve found that it hasn’t ever really helped with my SAD. I put this down to light therapy in general not being beneficial for me. This year I struggled quite bad and revisited the solutions available. I came across the Luminette and thought they were definitely worth a shot. I’ve heard people mention they are pricey, however, in the grand scheme of innovative heath technology and the benefits these could offer, I think they are very reasonably priced tbh. They come well packaged with an accompanying carry case and appear to be good quality. Yes they are plastic, but they don’t feel or look cheap in my opinion. A full charge takes around two hours and lasts quite a few days depending on use. There are 3 intensity settings each with corresponding session durations. I currently do two sessions each morning, the first at the highest setting upon wakening and then a second mid morning on the middle setting. Incredibly I have felt full benefit and remission after only 4 days of use, so this is a game changer to me! This is probably down to a few reasons; practicality, consistency and efficacy. The hologram design splits the light and if positioned correctly the blue light will hit the bottom of the eyes whilst bathing the rest in broad spectrum light. The targeted light, intensity and duration together with consistency of use are all key factors I believe. Others have complained of headaches whilst using but I haven’t experienced that, even at the highest setting or after concurrent sessions which is good, or lucky I suppose. Nevertheless I would always want to persevere and hope that any side effects might be transient and resolve on their own. The light can be quite dazzling at first but usually only when first used in dark/dim settings and passes quickly, especially with brighter ambient light around. Anyway, I hope this review helps and hope that these help you as they have me as SAD can be pretty miserable!
Amazon Customer –
Elles conviennent bien (beau format). Ça fait environ 2 semaines que je les utilise. L’agonie du réveil le matin dure moins longtemps.
Immyal –
Llevo casi dos semanas usando este producto. Las compre por un problema de insomnio. Noto que me ha activado un reloj interno! Por la mañana nada más despertarme me las pongo sobre las 6:45 am y después del día sobre las 8 pm de la tarde me entra el sueño como si mi cuerpo me avisase de que se acerca la hora de dormir! Increíble! Además de esto, me noto más feliz y con energía cuando salgo de casa por la mañana. Seguiré usándolas a diario! Una de las mejores inversiones de mi vida por el momento!