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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Jun 25.
Published in final edited form as: Saf Sci. 2008 Oct 1;46(8):1223–1233. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2007.08.001
General description Precise description Viewer's reaction
Acceptable 1. Not noticeable There is no glare with this light setting, and I could look at it for any length of time with no discomfort.
2. Just noticeable There is a small amount of glare with this light setting, but I could look at it for a long time without discomfort.
3. Satisfactory The level of glare is tolerable for this light setting. I could look at if for a few minutes without discomfort.
Borderline 4. Not quite satisfactory The level of glare is a little bothersome. I might want to look away in less than a minute.
5. Just acceptable The level of glare is at the border of acceptability. I might want to look away in less than a minute.
6. Bordering on disturbing The level of glare is somewhat disturbing. I might want to look away in less than 30 s.
Undesirable 7. Disturbing The level of glare is definitely disturbing. I would want to look away in less than 15 s.
8. Nearly unbearable The level of glare is nearly unbearable. I would want to look away within 5 s.
9. Unbearable The level of glare is definitely unbearable. I would want to look away in a second or two.