luminette 3 Light Therapy Glasses - Wearable Light Therapy Lamp - Natural Relief for Sleep Problems, Seasonal Mood Disorders & Jet lag - Portable Daylight Lamp - 300,000 Satisfied Users (Blue)

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.

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.

First of all, compared to other options I've had in the past, this one has a nice industrial design and is pretty solid and stable. It's easy to turn on and off with the single button and the way the lights light up it's easy to control . It's easy enough to be able to plug in and charge up. Eyewear glasses, and I was quite impressed with how well the adjustable nose bridge fit behind my glasses rims. If you have a wide face or large head, this is where it's a problem. Because it's made of pretty solid plastic, it will not bend or flex very much around your head. I tried dipping the back half of the wings in hot water, which did soften them up a little bit, but there's no easy way to stop it from squeezing too hard at the temples. So give it a try, I think you'll probably be happy with them, just know that if you have a wide face or a large head you'll know within the first couple hours worth of trying them if you'll be able to withstand the squeeze on your head for the months you'll be using it in the winter time.

I love these glasses, which free me from being chained to a light box! Helps me realign wake time when travel, also works for SAD. I can do other things in my morning routine while wearing them, make and eat breakfast, brush teeth, etc. Sits very solidly on nose, over my glasses, extremely comfortable, I forget I have them on. Nice case. My only beef it the charger, which is really short, so annoying to use. Requires a charge every 3 or so uses for me (depends on how long use, and at what intensity. I use the highest.)

I bought this item 15 months ago. It is a great idea, but the plastic is so flimsy that it broke after a few months. I put it back together with a rubber band, but it has broken again today and there is no way to fix it. I am sorry I spent $200 on this.

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!

I really wanted to like the luminette and maybe I didn’t give it enough time but I did wind up returning it. The biggest reasons why I did not like it was pressing the on/off button was a pain and it didn’t always work. But also, I was getting terrible headaches. After returning it and trying the AYO, I can say this probably wasn’t so bad but more likely mostly user error. With the AYO, when you place it on your face, it automatically turns on. That was really convenient and also it’s lighter and the nose piece is flexible. These were major advantages. But like the luminette, with the AYO, I was also getting headaches. I realized quickly that with the AYO, I was not using proper placement and it was too far down. In hindsight though, I believe the luminette was the correct placement but I used the highest strength of the 3 and for twice the recommended amount of time. I have sleep phase disorder and it’s very intense. I was really eager to see results but the problem with being prone to migraines made this a challenge. Just be very sure that they are placed in the right position and also that you gradually build up with the light strength. I do believe it comes down to personal preference and I do prefer the AYO as the light is not as intense and does not give me headaches plus it’s lighter and less bulky to wear and turning it on is more straightforward. Convenience makes a difference to ensure that I continue use. That being said, I’ve only been trying the AYO for a week now and had only given the luminette two weeks. I’m not 100% sold on these light therapy glasses. Ease of use and convenience is very important but so is lack of side effects and also effectiveness. Neither have yet to make me more alert. The AYO is easier to use and therefor more convenient and the light does not give me headaches so there’s that…

I have used SAD lights for at least 15 years. When I finally bought this wearable SAD visor, I felt a little "spoiled," but I was wrong. This light therapy visor is wonderful. It is so easy to use, and it makes light therapy happen first thing in the morning, while I'm having coffee and browsing the news on my laptop. It has three levels of intensity, and it times itself according to which level I've chosen. I generally use the least-intense level, but when visiting my grandchildren, I was able to zip through light therapy in short order, on "high." I love this! It costs about what my SAD lamp cost, but what a difference! It accomodates ME, rather than making me sit in place so that the lamp shines on my face. It comes with a charger, which I keep in the zipper case with the visor. Perfect for travel as well. SIMPLE. FAST. EFFECTIVE. EASY to use. I cannot recommend this too highly. If your choice is between a lamp and this visor, skip the lamp! This visor works!