Are compact fluorescent bulbs causing migraines?

January 03rd, 2008 | Category: Household

certain, we know you want to do your part for the planet and all that jazz, but what whether conserving energy is killing you? Okay, well, it might not be killing you, but according to a new report out of the UK, it’s possible that those new-fangled fluorescent bulbs everyone is telling you to buy these days may be aggravating your migraines, making you nauseous, or causing you physical pain (if you’ve got lupus). The Daily Mail says that considering the bulbs work in the same fashion as typical fluorescent bulbs (which can be irritating to some), the subtle flickering inherent to the technology can cause problems. Britain’s Migraine Action organization director Paul Jansen said, “For some society a migraine attack can be triggered by fluorescent lights, video screens, stroboscopic effects and flashing lights.” And added that, “We hope that the Government will allow regular light bulbs still to be available to those who need them.” On the flip side, compact fluorescent supporters say only older technology or low-energy bulbs have flickering issues, and that new models being produced are clear of

problems. Surely that may be the case — but we need something to blame that stabbing eye pain on.

[Via Switched]

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