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SunRay

The SunRay's moderate size, light weight, and reasonable price have made it a very popular unit.  As recommended by leading researchers, the light is delivered at a downward angle for maximum effectiveness. The leg pieces of the desk stand are easily detached and reattached to the back of the unit for portability.   

The SunRay provides 10,000 lux @ 18.5"; 5,000 lux @ 23"; and 2,500 lux @ 42".  Full set of bulbs included. 

Specifications:

- UL and CSA approved
- Made in the USA by Sun Box© Co. 
- Dimensions: 24" x 23.5" x 4"; Weight 14 lbs
- Very light weight, aluminum construction
- Full-spectrum, UV blocked by diffuser
- Spectrally transparent prismatic diffuser that does not filter the quality of light and will not yellow 5,000K
- Low heat and no bulb flutter with advanced electronics
- Advanced energy efficient electronics that do not overload the lamps
- Manufacturers Lifetime Warranty on all their light boxes.
- Two year guarantee on bulb
- 10,000 lux at 18.5" from the unit
- 5,000 lux at 23" from the unit
- 2,500 lux at 42" from the unit

Item #: SB-558
Regular Price: $399.00

How do I use light therapy for S.A.D.? Light therapy requires very bright light. The SunStation produces up to 10,000-lux. This is approximately 20 times brighter than normal room lighting. Sit with your eyes open. Exposure to other skin areas will have little or no positive effect. The light box sits at eye level on an angle to provide the most comfortable and effective exposure without excessive glare. Reading at the desk, or just sitting in a chair facing the light about two feet away is all that is necessary. At this light level, 20-30 minutes a day is an appropriate treatment.

Most persons who benefit from light therapy experience positive changes within two days to two weeks of daily treatment. If symptoms do not improve, increasing the treatment up to 45 minutes a day, or using briefer periods twice a day, may be worth trying. Daily, or almost daily, treatment is likely to have the best effect. You may find it helpful to increase the length of exposure during the darkest winter months. Since symptoms may return after cessation of treatment, many SAD sufferers find repeated treatment periods during the fall-winter season most effective. There is some research evidence to suggest that light exposure in early morning may be more effective than afternoon exposure. It is best to avoid exposure to bright lights in the late evening as this may shift the timing of your sleep period.