Why is night vision different from day vision, and what helps preserve it?
Answer
Night vision relies on rod cells (peripheral vision), which are highly sensitive to red light but slow to dark-adapt. Avoid bright lights before flying at night; red cockpit lighting preserves dark adaptation.
PHAK Ch. 17 — Aeromedical Factors
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