2014 Light Bulb Ban: Here Are Your Alternatives

I have read quite a bit on the different bulbs & how some are dangerous for ones eyes. I do a lot of reading & require a very good light(at 84 it is needed)& Incandecent Halogen were highly reccommended. Nothing here really talked about good reading bulbs & while LED's may be cheaper over the long term, they are hard on eyes. Have you any information on this subject?