We've listed the most frequently asked questions below.
If you don't find answers to your questions, please call one
of
our Customer Service Representatives at 1-888-417-6222 weekdays
8:30am to 5:30pm EST, or email us at info@eyesaverbulb.com.
Where
are Eye Saver bulbs currently sold?
Eye
Saver bulbs are sold exclusively through eye care providers:
optical stores, vision centers, distributors, opticians, ophthalmologists
and other eye care professionals.
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How does Eye Saver help individuals with
Macular Degeneration?
Eye Saver casts more light onto reading surfaces
and task areas. Individuals with Macular Degeneration, in particular,
notice a dramatic improvement in their ability to see and read
when using the Eye Saver bulb. In fact, the Discovery Eye Foundation
recognizes the Eye Saver as a useful light source for those
who need enhanced lighting due to low vision or eye diseases
such as Macular Degeneration.
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How much does it cost to buy an Eye Saver
bulb?
Suggested retail is between $8.99 – $11.99, depending
on the wattage. Eye Saver is a simple, inexpensive
aid for individuals with low vision.
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What fixtures can Eye Saver bulbs be used
in?
Eye Saver bulbs are direct replacements for
standard incandescent light bulbs. They are for use in table
and floor lamps,
and must be used base down for maximum benefit.
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In what wattages is the Eye Saver bulb available?
Eye Saver is currently available in a 125 watt
and a 50/125/175 watt 3-way version.
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How effective is Eye Saver for individuals
who have Macular Degeneration?
Research conducted with individuals
who wear contacts, glasses and/or those who experience Macular
Degeneration
show that
close to 90% found Eye Saver to be much brighter
than traditional light bulbs. The research
group found Eye
Saver to be beneficial
for reading and performing detailed task work.
They also stated that they would purchase the
bulb again
in the
future and that
they would recommend Eye Saver to others.
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How do Eye Saver bulbs compare to full spectrum
bulbs?
Eye Saver bulb is a full spectrum lamp with
100 CRI, higher than the CRI of a full
spectrum fluorescent.
Due to this
wide color range, Eye Saver provides warmer
color than a full spectrum
fluorescent.
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How does the innovative design and silver
coating provide more light onto a surface area?
The innovative design of Eye
Saver bulbs was developed in association with NASA. The
silver
coating effectively
reflects and concentrates
the maximum amount of light toward reading
materials, hobbies, crafts, or whatever task
is at hand.
The lightly frosted
finish reduces eyestrain by diminishing glare.
Eye Saver produces
40% more light than a standard incandescent
bulb of equivalent wattage.
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Is Eye Saver only used for reading?
Eye Saver
bulbs can be used for reading, hobbies, crafts, or any tasks
requiring
bright light.
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How is Westinghouse associated with Eye Saver?
Westinghouse
Lighting Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer
of
more than 5,000
lighting products,
including light bulbs, lighting fixtures,
fans and decorative electrical
products for both consumer and commercial
applications. Eye Saver is one of
these products.
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How long do Eye Saver bulbs last?
Eye Saver lasts 2,000 hours, twice
as long as standard incandescent
bulbs.
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How does Eye Saver produce up to 40% more
light?
Eye Saver’s reflective coating
directs 40% more light onto the
work surface.
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How can I purchase an Eye Saver bulb?
Individuals can purchase Eye Saver
bulbs from their doctor or optometrist.
Eye
Saver is also
available
through eye
care distributors. For help in
locating a distributor, call 1-888-
417-6222.
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What distributors currently stock Eye Saver?
Stormin Norman, Vicron
and U.S. Vision. Additional distributors
and retailers
will be added
in the near future. For help
in locating a distributor,
call 1-888- 417-6222.
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Will Eye Saver be sold in Canada?
We are in
the process of establishing a distribution network in Canada
that distributes
to optical
stores, vision centers,
distributors, opticians,
ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals.
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Can Eye Saver be burned in any position?
Eye
Saver should only be used in a base down application
due to
its unique
design
that
projects light downwards.
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Is Eye Saver energy efficient?
Eye Saver
is efficient because it controls
light from escaping
through
the top
of the bulb, thereby
directing
more light
(than a standard
incandescent bulb of similar wattage)
onto the work
surface.
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Does Eye Saver give off more heat than a
standard bulb?
Eye Saver gives off
the same amount
of heat as
a conventional
incandescent
bulb
of similar
wattage.
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Is Eye Saver an incandescent, halogen or
fluorescent bulb?
Eye Saver is
an incandescent
bulb.
NASA
conducted research
with other light
sources
but found
the incandescent
light
bulb is the
best
light source
for this
application because
it produces
the maximum
amount
of light with
less
glare.
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How does Eye Saver compare to the GE Easy
Reading bulb?
The GE
product
does
not
concentrate light
to
the
task at hand,
but
rather, radiates
light
in
all directions,
not
necessarily to where
it
is
most
needed.
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Will Eye Saver be sold in 220 Volt for European
applications?
At
this time
Eye Saver
is not
sold in
Europe. Westinghouse
Lighting is
currently reviewing
this option.
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Can I use Eye Saver (the A-19 equivalent)
in a fixture that is only rated for 100 watts or lower?
This
lamp should
only be
used in
a socket
rated for
the wattage.
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Is Eye Saver better than Halogen?
For
this application,
incandescent light
sources are
preferred over
halogen. Halogen
bulbs produce
more heat
and glare
than incandescent
bulbs.
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Why is Eye Saver available in 125 watt vs
100 watt or 150 watt?
NASA
conducted research
of different
wattage and
designs. The
wattage combined
with the
chrome top
design optimizes
the Eye
Saver bulbs performance.
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