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Can a camera light damage your eye?
I tried to take a photo of my right eye point blank, and the flash went off right in front of my eye. For some reason I still tried to hold my eye open even when it went off. My eye doesn't hurt, and it didn't hurt when the light went off. I just kept seeing a bright flash for about a minute then it went away. I just want to know if this could have cause ANY damage? It's really bugging me right now
Are you sure? Even though it was at point blank range?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No worries. A quick exposure to bright light will cause a temporary bright or blank spot in your vision, but will not damage your eyes.
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