Patient's question:
I, as a mother, really feel like a failure. This afternoon, I took a self-portrait of my head in the living room without turning off the flash. The baby was lying in the crib in the bedroom, and the flash light shone through the bedroom door. The camera didn't take a picture of the baby but was exposed to strong light. Will this have any effect on her eyes?Doctor's answer:
Taking photos while pregnant should be fine. However, when taking photos of babies, it's best to avoid using flash. A baby's retina, especially the macula, is still developing and is particularly sensitive to the damage caused by strong light. Moreover, there are usually no immediate symptoms of injury, and the effects may only become apparent later. Since a baby's eyes are delicate and their development is not yet complete (especially for newborns), it can be difficult to identify symptoms even if they occur. However, occasional accidents should not be a major concern. It's still recommended to be more cautious.