Lighthouse International Partners with Verilux, Inc. Verilux Products Officially Approved as Visual Aids

January 22 2004--Lighthouse International has partnered with Verilux®, Inc., The Healthy Lighting Company,™ to raise awareness of balanced lighting as essential to healthy vision. The Lighthouse has officially approved HappyEyes products for people who are visually impaired and is an advocate of healthy lighting to assist with vision difficulties. To launch the partnership, Verilux has donated 300 HappyEyes Floor Lamps, along with a cash donation to the Lighthouse to aid its work with people who are visually impaired.

"From the beginning, Verilux has been committed to promoting healthy lighting solutions and their benefits to vision. We're proud to partner with such a well-respected organization that promotes healthy vision. This partnership will allow us to combine our resources and raise awareness of healthy lighting as a factor in life-long vision health," says Nicholas Harmon, CEO, Verilux, Inc. "One of the most important factors in maintaining independence and quality of life is the ability to see clearly; healthy lighting is an often overlooked aspect of vision."

HappyEyes fixtures produce light with a spectral balance nearly identical to natural daylight. Because the eye works most efficiently in natural light eyestrain is reduced while colors and details become sharper and clearer. Reading, sewing, and detail-oriented tasks become less challenging, even for those experiencing such vision difficulties as macular degeneration.

"The aging of America is dramatically increasing the number of people who have vision loss, known as vision impairment, due to conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy," said Bruce P. Rosenthal, OD, Chief of Low Vision Programs, Lighthouse International. "The use of healthy lighting products is an important step in maintaining an independent lifestyle, which is why this partnership is so important."

Lighthouse International is a leading resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in New York, Lighthouse International is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages who are blind or partially sighted to lead independent and productive lives. Lighthouse International collaborates with many renowned global partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the AMD Alliance International, and the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). Visit its website at www.lighthouse.org for more information.

Founded in 1956, Verilux, Inc. specializes in naturally balanced, visually efficient lighting solutions for better vision, health and well-being. A leader in wellness lighting technology, Verilux lighting products closely simulate natural daylight while incorporating ergonomic design features for maximum versatility and ease of use. Use of the Lighthouse logo on Verilux products denotes Lighthouse International approval for use by people who are visually impaired.





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