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See also: Light Box
What is Light Therapy? Light therapy is a way to treat seasonal affective disorder, depression and certain other conditions by exposure to bright artificial light. During light therapy, you sit or work near a device called a light therapy box. The light therapy box gives off bright light that mimics natural outdoor light.
Reasons Taken
3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Light Therapy.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 66% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 33% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Light Therapy or how long patients were taking Light Therapy before stopping.
