Lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing learning environments, especially in academic spaces like libraries. This study investigates the effect of lighting intensity on reading comprehension and efficiency among the Architecture students from Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao. The participants, selected through purposive sampling, were divided into two groups based on their use of corrective lenses and tested under three lighting conditions: general, task, and accent lighting. A reading comprehension test and time tracking were used to assess reading speed and accuracy. The results showed that task lighting produced the highest reading speed and efficiency, followed by general lighting, while accent lighting resulted in lower performance. The study also revealed that visual acuity influenced performance, with participants who wore corrective lenses showing varied results across lighting conditions. The findings suggest that task lighting is optimal for improving reading comprehension and efficiency in academic environments. This study recommends incorporating flexible and adjustable lighting systems in libraries and other learning spaces to accommodate diverse visual needs and improve academic performance. Further research with larger sample sizes and varying lighting conditions is necessary to strengthen the generalizability of these results and explore additional factors affecting reading efficiency.