I have some problem with macular degeneration and good lighting is essential. My husband has set up a draft table light with a circular bulb for my sewing table. It is affixed to the sewing desk in front of my machine and the extension arm comes forward. There are no shadows and it is like daylight. I do all of my hand work in this area as well as my machine work. Floor lamps, even with bendable arms and Ott lights do not work as well for me. I will look into the headlamp idea in the future as that sounds like a nice idea that would be more portable.