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What
is glare? While there is no easy quantitative measure, but we
all know glare when we see it. When you look directly at a lighting
fixture lamp, that fixture will create glare. When our eyes see
a very bright light source, they adapt to it by "stopping down"
to a smaller opening. This makes it very difficult to see anything
that is less brightly lit. We are effectively "blinded" by the glare.
When driving, we may be unable to read signs, see the road or other
hazards ahead. When walking, it may be difficult to see the sidewalk.
Drive
past a brightly lit fast food restaurant or gas station and the
glare makes it hard to see the road ahead. Especially if you are
over 40, your eyes take a few minutes to readjust from being blinded
by the light. Hopefully, you can see the road and traffic ahead
well enough to drive safely while you are dealing with the glare.
eLights
stocks a wide selection of environmentally friendly Floodlights,
Path Lights, Cutoff
Wallpacks, and Motion
Activated Lighting. These high quality outdoor lighting fixtures
help you aim light where you need it for safety, security, and night
time accents. When properly installed, Dark
Sky Lighting Fixtures avoid shining light in a neighbor’s
window, blinding passing
motorists, and needlessly lighting up the sky.
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For
more information about Dark Sky Lighting
International
Dark Sky Association
Friendly
Lighting Fixtures
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