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This article is from the Alternative Medicine Therapies guide.

How To Choose a Light Therapy Practitioner and Cautions

Light therapy is usually administered (or recommended for home use) by a physician, physical therapist, or psychologist. Look for a well-trained, experienced clinician.

If the therapy is prescribed by a physician, insurers may reimburse for the cost of the lighting systems used to treat seasonal affective disorder and skin problems.

Light Therapy: Cautions

• Check with a health-care professional before starting any form of light therapy.
• If you have glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal detachment, check with your eye doctor before starting light therapy.
•  Never look directly into the light source during your therapy.
•  If you have a rash accompanied by a fever, call your doctor before starting light therapy (you may have an infection such as measles or chicken pox).
• If your skin or eyes are highly sensitive to light, avoid light therapy.
•  Avoid light therapy if you have any type of bipolar disorder.

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