BLUEWAVE® Advantage
BLUEWAVE® technology represents a technological leap in the evolution of light therapy. For the first time, we are able to isolate the specific bandwidths of light responsible for eliciting a therapeutic response. BLUEWAVE® allows us to increase the effective bandwidths while significantly reducing the overall intensity of light. As a result, patients can enjoy a more comfortable and efficient therapy.
No Reported Side Effects
At the annual Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms convention in May 2004, TMJU researchers reported their latest study using Apollo's BLUEWAVE® technology. Not only were response and remission rates equivalent to standard 10,000-lux studies, but no side effects were reported from using BLUEWAVE® .These findings were remarkable, especially considering that previous 10,000-lux light therapy studies had participants who experienced initial side effects ranging from nausea to headaches.
Greater Comfort
In addition, participants remarked that their therapy was more comfortable than 10,000-lux light therapy, and when given a choice, preferred using BLUEWAVE®. Some patients who used 10,000-lux light therapy remarked that BLUEWAVE® was 'easier' on their eyes. Under normal circumstances, light therapy studies expect some participant drop out, but the dropout rate with the BLUEWAVE® study was far lower than normal. Researchers also noted that the participation rate unusual and encouraging.
Summary Results From TJMU/Apollo Joint Study
- Found to be equally efficacious in treating Winter Blues.
- Almost 100% Patient participation (No fall out from negative reactions).
- No perceived glare.
- No adverse side effects.
- Patients preferred treatment to conventional light therapy.
Side effects are not common in standard light therapy, and almost all are temporary and easily overcome.
