Abstract: A low profile lighting system and method for illuminating objects for enhanced visual perception and for providing an energy-efficient and effective lighting system. The low profile lighting system comprises a first housing unit for housing an electronic unit, a second housing unit for housing at least one light source unit and at least one voltage supplier. The electronic unit, the light source unit(s), and the voltage supplier(s) are all electrically connected. The light source unit further comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) connected in series to form different configurations. Additionally, the intensity, luminosity, and brightness of the light output from the light source unit is adjustable between a predetermined maximum and minimum value for producing safe light over an object.