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Can LED Flashlight Shined In My Right Eye For About 2 Seconds Cause Damage?

Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2024

Question: Saturday night, for about 2 seconds from within about 12 inches, an LED flashlight shined in my right eye for about 2 seconds. I generally seem OK except that if I cover one eye to test the other, I notice that the reading vision is slightly reduced in the right (compared to the left) when the words have a lot of glare (although I can still read small print). If there is no glare, it appears that the vision is about the same in both eyes. Occasionally, the right eye feels a mild strain although especially if it is very XXXXXXX I don’t know if that is just psychosomatic. Do I need to do anything? I have a regular eye exam scheduled in about 5 weeks anyway. Does this sound like I did anything serious to the eye?

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (3 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Link you provided, is a normal flashlight, so nothing to worry about it.

Now your description suggest that condition is normal phenomenon of eye reaction to bright light.
Thanks and but without examination it is difficult to diagnose.

Meanwhile during these 5 days, I suggest you use eye drop carboxymethylcellulose. It will help.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You

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Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (1 hour later)

OK, thanks. It is pretty bright. You don't think there's anything to worry about in terms of permanent damage?

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (1 minute later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Any kind of permanent damage is unlikely, so please don't worry.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You

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