Light for Bearded Dragons

Question
Could you tell me whether or not you recommend the Zilla Desert Series 50 Fluorescent Coil Bulb?  It appears to be a 20 Watt UVB bulb (which didn't seem that much to me) but my 5 month old beardie has been closing his eyes in the terrarium lately.  I have also bumped him up to a 150 watt basking bulb and noticed that he hasn't been basking directly under it.  I could switch him back down to a 100 watt basking light, but am more concerned that the Zilla UV light is hurting him.  It also seems to throw off a lot of heat.  Thanks for your advice.

Answer
Hello Melissa,

Unfortunately, you are correct in your conclusions.  The RZilla Tropical 50 series is not a good light, I hate to say.  Here is a link so you can read about the problems those lights have caused & why.  It is a light that emits low wavelength UVB which causes all sorts of health problems.  It can make them very ill, so definitely please turn off the UVB light now.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm

What are the temperatures in the tank?  What type of thermometer do you use, a stick on type, a digital probe or a temp gun?  
What sized tank is he in?  
The better UVB light to get is the Reptisun 10 tube bulb.  Here is a great site you can get it for a good price:
http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-fluorescent-bulbs/504983/zoo-med-rept...

I would go ahead & turn the light off & just use a bright white basking light for now.  He will be fine for a week or two without UVB & that will allow time for his eyes to heal up.  He is probably dehydrated because of the bulb, too so try to give extra baths & oral fluids for a week or so, as well.

Let me know how he is doing.
Tracie