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Scattering of light by parts of the eye From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ocular straylight is a phenomenon where parts of the eye are able to scatter light, creating glare. It is analogous to stray light in other optical systems; scattered light reaches the retina, but does not contribute to forming a correct image.
One can observe the effect of straylight by looking at a distant bright light source against a dark background. If the source is small, it would look like a small bright spot if the eye imaged it perfectly. Scattering in the eye makes the source appear spread out, surrounded by glare. The disability glare caused by such a situation has been found to correspond precisely to the effect of true light.[1][clarification needed] As a consequence, disability glare was subsequently defined by this true light, called "straylight".[1][clarification needed]
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Individual differences
Straylight can differ considerably between individuals. Aging of the crystalline lens of the human eye causes straylight to become worse.[2] Lens extraction and artificial lens implantation is an effective treatment.
Less common causes for straylight include:
- Diseases of the cornea, e.g. Fuchs' dystrophy.[3]
- Lack of pigmentation, e.g. albinism.[4]
- Laser refractive surgery, with occasional haze formation.[5]
- Excessive floaters in the vitreous humour.[6]
- Contact lenses.[7]
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