OttLite 13w Slimline Task Lamp
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This compact task lamp uses OttLite's high-color-temperature bulb technology (around 5850K) to produce bright, daylight-like illumination that enhances contrast and reduces glare — making text, fine details, and colors easier to distinguish at close range. It's well-suited for someone with low vision who needs strong, even lighting for reading, writing, crafts, or close-up tasks without the harsh eye fatigue that comes from standard incandescent or cool fluorescent bulbs. This is a complete, ready-to-use solution: plug it in, position it, and it works — no special setup required. The 580-lumen output is solid for a task lamp in this size, but it's a single-bulb compact design, so those needing very wide-area illumination or significantly higher lumen output may want to look at larger floor or magnifier lamp options.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Plug the lamp into a standard outlet.
- Adjust the articulating shaft and rotating shade to direct light onto your work surface.
- Fold flat when not in use for storage.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.