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As the summer starts to draw to a close, parents and students are starting to get ready for the back to school season, which means that teachers are getting ready, too! Whether it’s buying supplies for the classroom, prepping lesson plans, or setting up plans for school activities, teachers deal with a lot of factors that might cause headaches. At Octo Lights, we’re here to help teachers eliminate one more factor: sitting under the fluorescent… Read more

They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. So it makes sense that you want your kitchen to be a warm, inviting space for you and your family. The ideal kitchen needs just the right kind of light. It needs bright light so you can see what you’re doing as you cook up a storm. But it also needs light that is gentle on the eyes and soothing to anyone spending time in your kitchen. It can be difficult finding just the right balance. This is… Read more

Fluorescent lights are everywhere. From the CFLs that we install throughout our homes to the fluorescent tubes that light our offices and stores, fluorescent light is inescapable. Most of the time, the only barriers between us and the tubes are the decorative fluorescent light diffuser panels. They are intended to soften and “diffuse” the naturally harsh light of fluorescent lighting tubes, but they usually fall short. While they may protect o… Read more

Can LED lights cause headaches and migraines? This blog post will show you why led lights cause migraines. Plus, we will discuss some of the common symptoms of light sensitivity. We'll also take a look at what colors of led lights might not be as harmful for your migraines or sensitivity to light. Most importantly, lets find out how to prevent the negative effects of LED Lighting.Why Do LED Lights Cause Migraines?LED light are everywhere we look… Read more