the sensation produced by luminance within the visual field that is sufficiently greater than the luminance to which the eyes are adapted to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility
Stray or scattered light within the microscope system; extraneous light from windows or lamps; light scattered by the specimen that masks image detail and prevents thorough observation An under or over corrected objective or condenser may also cause glare
A complication of refractive surgery in which the patient sees additional luster around lights Glare is a subjective experience that often decreases with time