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Can a fluorescent light bulb cause eye problems?
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Sometimes: Some people are sensitive to the color temperature or flicker from fluorescent lights. Warmer bulbs can help.
Answered 9/26/2011
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Fluorescent: A fluorescent bulb emits ultraviolet rays, which can harm the eye. Make sure the light has a plastic cover to block some of this radiation, and do not spend a lot of time staring at the light.
Answered 10/17/2019
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