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Can using your cell phone extremely close to your eyes cause blindness?

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No: No, cell phone use doesn't cause blindness.

Answered 4/28/2016

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Not proven: I know that there is some question as to whether cell phones can cause brain tumors, which is not proven, only theoretical. There isn't even much anecdotal reporting of harm to eyes, let alone blindness. So, I think you eyes are safe.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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