Does jaundice testing harm a child's eyes?

Patient's question:

When the nurse measured the baby, she didn't cover the baby's eyes. She measured directly between the eyebrows, so I'm very concerned that the light might be harmful to the baby's eyes.

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the flashing of the jaundice meter has no effect on the baby's vision and is also harmless to the optic nerve, so there is no need to worry too much. Newborns may have physiological jaundice. Don't worry too much. Most of them can dissipate on their own. Normally, the baby should be fed reasonably and avoid cold and heat. Maintain a good attitude, feed the baby reasonably, actively monitor the baby's physical development process, and wish the baby a healthy growth!

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