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Problem With Fluorescent Lights At Work And Sinus Headaches
If you find that you have more headaches and Migraines while at work, it may be the office lighting. Traditional office lighting generally presents three potential headache and Migraine triggers:
- Glare on computer screens from any overhead lighting
- Glare from overhead incandescent lighting
- Flicker from fluorescent lighting
Let's take a look at these three issues:
Glare on a computer screen from overhead lighting may be the easiest to address. There are several approaches you can...
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From Our Experts
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Migraines at Work? Check the Lighting.
If you find that you have more headaches and Migraines while at work, it may be the office lighting. Traditional office lighting generally... Read more »
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