I'm new, so, forgive me if this isn't the right place for this. I don't have hand problems, but find my eyes get blurry. I can't figure out if it is the bright light I need, or that I forget to blink, or both, or just plain age.

Stitchripper, that is probably eye strain. I have 2 lights besides sewing machine lights that I use. Have terrible time with black especially at night. If I sew or read too long I get this problem. I do wear bifocals. I wish I could still hand quilt but now I would never get anything finished.