Night vision

Halos and glare at night

At night, the pupil widens to capture more light. It then lets rays through the edge of the optical zone, which can create halos around headlights and street lamps. Compare day and night:

What you see (at the wheel)

Driving scene

Your pupil

Educational diagram — Dr Moïse Tourabaly, ophthalmologist. For information only, does not replace an examination.