The Government is set to ban the sale of the old style light bulbs within the next four years in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The first bulbs to go will be the 100 watt and Frosted Incandescent Light Bulbs.
This new ban is sparking outrage amongst consumers and campaigners who say that Low Energy Light Bulbs can trigger significant health problems for those who are sensitive to light or have certain medical conditions such as Epilepy, Anxiety, Migraines and even Lupus.
Those Charities working with people with Light-Sensitive Health Conditions, said the Government was "disregarding" public concerns over the usage of the new generation of bulbs.
Low Energy light bulbs use technology very similar to Fluorescent Lights, which can have a "flickering" effect. It is this effect that is said to cause Migraines, Anxiety Attacks and even increase the risk of seizures for those who suffer from Epilepsy.
Some individuals even report that they experience dizzyness, lack of concentration, pain ( Lupus) and nausea when subjected to light from Low Energy Light Bulbs.
Despite these reports EU health experts concluded that there is not enough evidence to suggest that Low Energy Light Bulbs can aggravate Epilepsy or Migraines.
Do you suffer from any of the above conditions, are Low Energy Light Bulbs causing you problems? Let us know, simply leave a comment.
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I'm having a terrible time with headaches and light sensitivity. This has been going on for about 18 months, when I had to start wearing a hat on the job because the fluorescent lights were hurting me. They've recently replaced a lot of lights with newer ones in the GG park and on the Bart subway. I can't even train outside in the early morning darkness now because the lights are so bright that it's giving me headaches. I have to wear a visor on the subway because the lights hurt my eyes. It's unbelievable. We still don't know exactly what's going on with me....I think I have occasional migraines...and then I'm having virtually chronic headaches from the light. The doctor says its chronic migraines....I feel like it's chronic light irritation headaches and the occasional migraine. The new light bulbs are hurting me.
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