Question
A three-month-old baby cried after being hit in the eye by a phone while sleeping with eyes closed. Later, I used the phone’s flashlight to press on her eyes from a short distance to see if she would react to light when closing her eyes. Will this repeated exposure to her eyes have any effects?
Answer
Generally, as long as the exposure is not prolonged, using the phone’s flashlight to briefly examine the baby’s eyes usually does not cause any harm. However, if you are still concerned, you can visit the ophthalmology clinic at a local hospital for a follow-up examination to ease your worries.