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Are LEDs changing economic trends?

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Are LEDs changing economic trends? Despite the increasing number of electronic devices that need a daily charge, the United States has seen a steady decline in energy use. It has been observed that some trends have created this decline in electricity use. First, energy-saving appliances have become more common in homes. Second, Edison's incandescent bulb has been dethroned by the ultra-efficient LED . THE LEDS ARE TENDING As more than 450 million LEDs have been installed. Almost 70 percent of Americans have bought LEDs to date. All that is said, low energy lighting now accounts for 80 percent of all lighting sales. ”This includes LED and CFL. WHY LEDS HAVE A MOMENT It is no secret why LEDs are currently in the spotlight. They use 85 percent less energy than their counterparts and last much longer. With the increasing adoption of LED lighting , the use of electricity is not the only thing that is declining. So are the prices of LED bulbs. They are now competitively pric...

How LEDs can help age your eyes

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How LEDs can help age your eyes As we age, our eyes begin to disappoint us. For some, this means buying reading glasses and updating their prescription lenses. However, another less traditional solution to help relieve the symptoms of eye aging is good lighting . EYE AGING SYMPTOMS Some symptoms of eye aging include a reduced ability to see small details and print, reduced contrast sensitivity or the ability to distinguish differences in light and dark colors, reduced color discrimination, sensitivity to glare and changes dramatically in lighting, and an increase in eye fatigue. All of these symptoms are normal. They usually start around age 45, and most people at the age of 60 require glasses. Also for 60 less light, it is able to reach the eye. Most children over 60 need twice as much light to see someone in their thirties. LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR EYE AGING There are some simple and manageable solutions to help aging eyes complete tasks more easily. When watching telev...