retimer uses light therapy to change the timing of your internal body clock also known as your circadian rhythm.
Circadian rhythm, governed by the body’s internal clock, regulates our sleep-wake cycle and various physiological processes over a roughly 24-hour cycle. By exposing individuals to carefully calibrated light sources at specific times, light therapy can effectively treat conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and jet lag.
Depending on your needs, retimer can help you adjust your sleep or wake times.
retimer can be useful for people who:
The best time to wear retimer depends on what you are wanting to change about your sleep pattern. Generally, using retimer in the morning will make your sleep time and wake time earlier. On the other hand, using retimer at night will generally push your sleep and wake time later.
You can use our retimer mobile app to create a customized schedule that would work best for you.
Most people will only need to use retimer once per day. This may be either in the morning or in the evening, depending on why they are using retimer. To find out your optimal time to use retimer for your desired outcome, use our sleep mobile app.
Using the device outside of the optimal time may be counterproductive. Regardless of when you use the device, it is typically recommended to use the device for 60 minutes or less in a 24-hour period.
Yes, in most cases you can read and work while you are using retimer.
retimer is designed to fit over reading glasses and corrective lenses, allowing you to read and work as usual. The light source from the device is soft, meaning it should not interfere with reading.
It is not recommended to wear retimer when driving, or doing tasks that would be unsafe to perform without your concentration, or could risk the device getting wet.
No, retimer glasses are not waterproof, and showering with them may damage the product.
retimer should not be used by children younger than 13 years of age. Check with your doctor before use if any of the following apply:
A small percentage of people may experience side effects when using Light Therapy, such as headache, dry mouth, eye strain, nausea and hyperactivity. These side effects can usually be resolved by discontinuing use of the device.
Yes. retimer has undergone independent ocular safety testing, and is also UV free.
These tests were performed by a separate third-party to confirm that the retimer device and light source is safe for the eyes.
There are some additional things that you can do to help support your use of retimer:
Light Therapy involves exposure to specific kinds of light (known as wavelengths) for a prescribed amount of time (up to 60 minutes a day) and at a specific time of day (morning or night). To find out your optimal time to use retimer for your desired outcome, use our retimer mobile app.
Light Therapy can help you change your sleep. When you are using retimer, the eyes detect the light, and your brain is signalled by your body to be awake and alert. This helps your body know when it is time to sleep, helping you maintain a consistent sleep-wake rhythm.
retimer doesn’t use any light in the ultraviolet or infrared spectrum, and the intensity of light delivered is lower than what one will experience outdoors in sunlight.
However, we recommend consulting with your physicians if you suffer from eye ailments like retinopathy, cataract, photosensitive disorders, etc. before using this product.
Yes. Each retimer comes with a premium case for transportation.
