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    Area of Science:

    • Visual perception research
    • Photometry and luminance studies
    • Ophthalmology and vision science

    Background:

    • Glare sources in the visual field can alter perceived brightness of objects.
    • Mesopic vision operates under low light conditions, influencing visual adaptation.
    • Understanding luminance adaptation is crucial for visual performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of transient glare on brightness perception.
    • To examine the effects of varying mesopic background (Lbs) and test (Lts) luminances.
    • To explore underlying contrast gain and retinal adaptation mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Presenting a glare source alongside a test patch on a mesopic background.
    • Manipulating two levels of transient glare.
    • Varying mesopic background luminances (Lbs) and test luminances (Lts).

    Main Results:

    • Brightness perception was significantly influenced by background luminance (Lbs).
    • Higher brightness reduction occurred at lower mesopic background luminances.
    • Test luminance (Lts) variations showed no significant impact on brightness perception.

    Conclusions:

    • Mesopic background luminance adaptation plays a critical role in glare's effect on brightness.
    • Contrast gain and retinal adaptation mechanisms are likely involved during glare exposure.
    • A physiology-based model was developed to explain observed brightness perception changes.