November 17, 2020 - Optimal Lighting in Your Home w/Low Vision Lighting and Interior Design Experts

November 17, 2020 - Optimal Lighting in Your Home w/Low Vision Lighting and Interior Design Experts

Author: Prevention of Blindness Society November 16, 2020 Duration: 1:24:48

0:00:00 Opening announcements

0:07:43 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers

0:12:37 Erin Schambureck, Interior Designer. A talk on lighting for seniors and people with low-vision:

   >0:14:30 IES Consumer Guide on 'Lighting your way to better vision'; 

   >0:15:40 Basic Terminology and types of lighting; 

   >0:22:20 What to consider for lighting your home; 

   >0:25:50 Practical applications and how to shop for lighting; 

   >0:32:30 Secondary ways to improve lighting at home (interiors and contrast); 

   >0:38:30 Conclusion 

0:47:08 Greg Guarnaccia, Design Engineer. More helpful tips

0:51:03 Q&A 

1:22:45 Closing announcements


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