Circadian Solutions has also participated in research on light therapy. Exposure to intense, artificial bright light is the only effective means of shifting circadian rhythms back to their normal pattern. Since 1981 intense artificial light therapy has been implemented and researched in the U.S and abroad. Obviously, if you suffer from SAD, your goal is to feel better fast and get results from your symptoms. The light intensity , quality and treatment field size are the factors that have the biggest impact on recovery time and successful results.
Greater distance means greater freedom during therapy.
Treatment Field Size - Patients respond better and quicker with larger treatment fields. Smaller treatment fields may have 'dead spots' and are not as effective. Over the last 20 years we have found that a larger field of 10,000 lux light will produce a stronger, more rapid response and require less maintenance time. As we increased the treatment field area, the response rate improved. Apollo has also funded more research and received more grants than all other lightbox companies combined.