If oncoming headlights make you squint, you’re not alone
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Ever ride in the car at night and have to squint at a wall of blinding light coming toward you? You are not imagining it—headlights have steadily increased in intensity and visual harshness over the past decade, according to automotive reporting by The Washington Post.