Table to illustrate different light intensities
(Lux is unit to measure light intensities)
Research has proven that 30 to 60 minutes exposure to 5,000 to 10,000 lux
give enormous benefits to more than 80 % of light therapy users.

Under sunny sky
on the beach

100,000 lux

Outdoor in summer, when the sky is clear, light levels can reach
50,000 to 100,000 lux.

Outdoor, on a sunny spring morning

10,000 lux

A few minutes after sunrise

SADelite desk lamp
(at 20 inches / 50 cm)

10,000 lux

Suggested treatment schedule
with SADelite :
20 to 30 minutes / each day,
preferably in the morning.

TRAVelite lamp
(at 10-12 inches / 25-30 cm)

10,000 lux

Suggested treatment schedule
with TRAVelite :
30 minutes / each day,
preferably in the morning.

TRAVelite Lamp
(at 15 inches / 40 cm)

6,000 lux

Suggested treatment schedule
with TRAVelite at that distance :
40 to 60 minutes / each day,
preferably in the morning.


In a very well lit office

500 à 1000 lux

Even in very well lit office, light levels reach rarely more than 1000 lux.


At home

300 à 700 lux

(conventional lighting)


Desk lamp

100 lux

(in a bedroom)

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