Sleep Board Review Test 1

14. Side effects of light therapy when used at recommend dosing include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. headache

b. nausea

c. increased sensation of glare

d. excessive daytime somnolence

e. eye dryness

Answer: d. excessive daytime somnolence

Side effects reported with the use of bright light therapy used at 10,000 lux include eye irritation, irritability, headache, nausea, increased sensation of glare, erythema reactions, dryness of eyes, and dryness of skin.

Reference:

Chesson AL et al for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Practice Parameters for the Use of Light Therapy in the Treatment of Sleep Disorders. Sleep 1999;22:641-660.

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