Pain Relieving Light - (How) Is it Possible?

About 15% of the population suffer from migraines and it is estimated that about 40% of all people with migraines would benefit from preventive treatment, but only 3-13% use it. Migraine is a huge burden for society and individuals. Migraines can be intensified by light, and some patients need to stay in a dark room until the attack is over. People with this type of photosensitivity show a clear preference for light color, specifically green, which has been shown to be more comfortable and even pain relieving in some cases. We will present a feasibility study with the aim of preparing a series of experiments to investigate if regular short-term green-light-exposure can prevent migraines. We will present findings from the literature, developed light equipment, and plans for future testing of migraine friendly light solutions.

Ryberg, KarlMonocrom (author)
Wallin, KjellFagerhult Stockholm (author)
Linde, MattiasSahlgrenska University Hospital (author)
Laike, ThorbjörnLund University,Lunds universitet,Miljöpsykologi,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Environmental Psychology,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)mpe-tla (author)
Karlsson, Bodil S.A.Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) (author)
Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE)Monocrom (creator_code:org_t)

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