Are older people more sensitive to discomfort from overly bright lighting systems than young people? The answer is yes. The average population is more sensitive in direct proportion to their age from below the 20's to the 70's. Also, blue-eyed people are more sensitive than brown-eyed, and indoor workers have greater sensitivity than-outdoor workers. These new results of a several year study may point to lower brightness luminaires for commercial and industrial interiors and especially for institutions where older people live and work.
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