Patient's question:
Yesterday I gave the baby a full moon haircut and wanted to take a photo to him. Accidentally, I turned on the flash, and the distance between the baby and the camera was only 20~30 centimeters. Did it affect the baby? What should I do? Is it harmful to use the flash once? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you solve your question! The strong flash light of the camera during photography, taking a bath with the baby under the bathroom heater, and the strong sunlight shining into the baby's eyes in summer may all harm the baby's eyes. When the baby's eyes are directly exposed to strong light, there is a high-energy ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 400 to 500 nanometers called "blue light," which is more harmful to the baby's eyes than ultraviolet light. It may increase the risk of macular degeneration in the eyes again when getting older and may even lead to permanent vision impairment.