Due to the distinct characteristics of LEDs from conventional light sources, such as the compact source size and directional illumination, LED lamps are more probable to induce glare that disturbs human's visual perception. In order to evaluate the disability glare, an optical simulation platform was established based on a human-eye model. A discomfort-glare evaluation procedure was developed to assess visual comfort when reading with a LED desk lamp. Experiments were performed to find the appropriate illuminance combinations provided by the LED desk lamp and ambient lighting based on visual comfort.