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Could staring at a light bulb cause bad eye sight?

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Dr. Faramarz Hidaji answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Unlikely: If you are worried about a past event, relax. Light damage to the retina does happen. But it takes prolonged (several minutes) of staring into a very bright light sharply focused on your retina. I would not recommend staring at a light again, though! there is no reason to risk any damage, so why do it?!

Answered 8/23/2012

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