This is such a sturdy and bright lamp!    I have poor vision and have to get close to things to do them.   No matter where I sit to knit, it seems that I am either facing a light and back-lighting my project, or my head is casting a shadow on what I am working on.   I am able to but the light over my head so it is on top of my project and I am able to see it much better!   The light is bright and the color is true and it does not put out a lot of heat.