Do fluorescent lights, energy-saving lights, and the like harm newborn babies' eyes?

Patient's question:

Please ask if newborns looking at household lights such as fluorescent lights, energy-saving lights, etc., will cause harm to their eyes. For treatment, will fluorescent lights, energy-saving lights, etc., cause harm to newborns' eyes?

Doctor's answer:

The visual development of newborn babies is relatively immature, but they are quite sensitive to light. Therefore, try to avoid projecting light directly into the baby's eyes, and you can adjust the lighting in the house to be softer. Of course, the fluorescent lights or energy-saving lights commonly used at home generally do not cause harm to the baby's eyes. What needs to be noted is that strong light should not shine directly into the baby's eyes, as strong light can cause damage to the baby's eyes.

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