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Can a bright red light damage your eyes?

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Dr. Benjamin Chun answered

Prob not: What is the source? If its the setting sun, yes. If its from led, no. If its an argon laser, yes. It also depends on how long was your eye exposed.

Answered 11/18/2016

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