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 door of the bedroom. The camera was not pointed at the baby but was exposed to strong light radiation. Will this have any effect on her eyes?Doctor's answer:
It should be fine to take photos while pregnant. 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 damage from bright light. Moreover, symptoms may not appear immediately after injury and may only manifest later. Since a baby's eyes are delicate and their development is not yet complete (especially for newborns), it can be difficult to diagnose symptoms if they do occur. However, occasional accidents should not be a major concern. It's still recommended to be more cautious.