I wasn't going to comment further but as you have at least taken the trouble to be a bit more constructive I will!

That particular page highlights something which I briefly mentioned in my last post, "bright bulbs." What we are now learning about the higher output tubes is that although there is actually nothing wrong with their UVB output per se, problems CAN stem from the light frequency actually keeping the pupils open because the animals aren't in effect registering this as a bright light. I know this doesn't make much sense, but when used in conjunction with say a regular household flourescent, the light frequencies in those tubes DO cause the pupils to close. Hence, the animals can come out to bask in a 'natural' manner but their pupils respond and don't stay wider open (and hence eliminating / vastly reducing cataract risk).

Although UV lamps have been around for some time people have to realise that the science behind them is still relatively new. We are learning. And people have to open their minds a little sometimes!
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