Any fluorescent bulb (tubes or CFLs) will emit a “flicker,” which can trigger nervous system events like migraines, tics, or seizures in sensitive individuals.

Are fluorescent lights harmful to your health?

Fluorescent lighting may increase UV-related eye diseases by up to 12% and, according to our calculations, may cause an additional 3000 cases of cataracts and 7500 cases of pterygia annually in Australia. Greater control of UV exposure from fluorescent lights is required.

Can fluorescent lights cause confusion?

Experts have acknowledged that fluorescent lights can make a person feel dizzy due to their inherent flicker rate. This flickering is invisible to the naked eye but still transmitted into the brain, setting off a chain reaction of neurological activity.