Light on the Subject

Chromalux Full-Spectrum Lightbulb

Like most office honchos, I’ve never considered generic incandescent and fluorescent lightbulbs to be particularly work-friendly. Both emit harsh white light that generates glare, eye-strain, and general fatigue. Seeking a less enervating alternative, I screwed a neodymium bulb into my desk lamp a few years ago, and my eyes have been thanking me ever since. The Chromalux simulates natural sunlight using a technique developed in solar-challenged Finland. With the rare-earth mineral neodymium a part of its glass composition, my bulb filters out dull yellow electrical emissions, rendering richer colors with a mood-friendly light. Not only has the glare in my home office been ratcheted way down, but my personal energy level seems to stay high for longer stretches.