Editor, Times-Union: If you have had an eye exam your eye doctor most likely dilated your eyes in order to check the inside of your eyes. When the test was completed and you went outside you needed dark sunglasses. It was hard to focus because of the light.
Deer have very large eyes, and when in the dark their eyes are very dilated so they can see. You’re driving with your bright lights on and suddenly a deer appears and is confused by the lights in their eyes.
When driving with low beam lights they are pointed to the road and right side of road is adjusted properly. This lets deer and other nocturnal animals see your vehicles.
We have all faced an incoming vehicle in which the driver failed to dim headlights. Your eyes are dilated due to the darkness. The lights almost blind you and you have to look away.
This same thing is what deer and other animals see when you drive with high beams on. I have driven with only low beams for many years and have had deer stop at edge of road because they can see me. Please, drive with your low beam lights on.
