Is a strong sunlight lamp (10,000 Lux) safe for Linnies?

[ked]

I live in Canada and there is lack of sunlight here in winter. Doctors recommend getting a 10,000 Lux Sunlight lamp. These are also known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) therapy lamps.
Are these safe for linnies considering they provide an exposure to 10,000 lux of light?

 

[Dona]

I don't have any knowledge about lighting and birds, but I looked on Amazon and see this bird light with the highest version at 1100 lumens.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0757WR223?ref=emc_s_m_5_i_n&th=1

 

[HelenVanessaDavies]

Hiya, I live in the UK use lighting for my linnie and budgie - we have an Arcadia Puresun Avian light kit (mini) which emits 2.4% UV-B and UVA (it's very bright but I don't know what the lumens it puts out) - I'm not sure whether the SAD lamps have integrated UVB but it's the UVB that allows for birds to produce vitamin D. I have a heat lamp as well that doesn't emit UVB for use if there's an issue with the heating in winter or if I have any bird that is unwell and undergoing treatment.

 

[orphansparrow]

I have read that sunlamps/bright lights can damage little one’s eyes. Let me see if I can find it..

Here’s something from a cage company, but I think they’re trying to sell somethings too:

UVB Light for Parrots | Avoid Cataracts or Blindness

M&M Cage Company Has a Passion for Birds. We’ve Designed EZ PetLight with ChewGuard to be Safe for Parrots. Read Expert Cautions on UVB Bulbs.

www.breedingcage.com

More:

https://www.putnamveterinaryclinic.com/sites/site-6748/images/UV%20lighting.pdf