Short Wave LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It
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Dec 22, 2023 
Naomi Miller, a lighting scientist and designer at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, shares her expertise on LEDs, having studied them for nearly 20 years. She explains how certain LED lights, especially holiday ones, can flicker and cause discomfort such as headaches and nausea. Naomi dives into the advantages of LED technology, its environmental benefits, and the challenges of flicker-free options. She also discusses the phantom array effect and offers practical tips for consumers to choose better lighting.
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Discomfort with LEDs
- Aaron Scott describes experiencing discomfort from LED Christmas lights.
- The lights caused a jittery sensation and made the world feel off.
LED Flicker Issues
- Naomi Miller, a lighting scientist, explains that LED flicker can cause headaches, migraines, and nausea.
- People with traumatic brain injuries are more susceptible.
LED Benefits
- LEDs are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, using a fifth of the energy of incandescent bulbs.
- The switch to LEDs will significantly cut carbon emissions and save billions on utility bills.