Patient's question:
Born a few days ago, the family was happy and took some photos of the baby. It was winter, and the lighting wasn't enough, so the camera turned on the flash itself. When the baby was a month old, I also used a flash when taking photos of the baby. Later, people said that this was not good for the baby...Doctor's answer:
The development of a baby's eye is not yet mature, and the eye is very "delicate." For this reason, it cannot withstand the strong light of an electronic flash, as the impact of this intense light on the retina is too severe. If the distance is within 1 meter, the harm to the baby's eye is even greater.Guidance:
1. Before the age of 1, the macular area of a baby's retina is extremely delicate and continues to develop for 8 months after birth. Therefore, a baby's eye cannot withstand the strong light of an electronic flash. The impact of this intense light on the retina can damage retinal nerve cells in infants.
For babies under 8 months old, use a camera with a flash sparingly when taking photos. It is best to use natural light as much as possible. If you must use a flash, you can adjust the angle of the flash, directing it upward at the ceiling or sideways at the wall, or use a slow shutter speed with a wide aperture to capture the photo. This can also help achieve ideal baby photos.
Of course, parents who have previously used a flash to take photos of babies do not need to be overly anxious. Just be more mindful in the future.