Flash Photography

[Rich R]

Anyone have knowledge on flash photography on the eyes, since I take many pictures of my Grandkids and concerned if there may be some negative effects of too much of it.

[Cowboy]

There is no "long term" ill-effect. Flash temporarily bleaches the photo-receptors in the retinal region. Because there is no UV concerns and the source of light is 'temporary', even though you take many pictures, it is still temporary, you can take all the photo's of your grandkids to fill hundreds of albums with safe results.

Cowboy

[Pete Hanlin]

Actually, taking your grandkid's pictures has the potential to detect a rare- but catastrophic- disorder.

Retinoblastoma is a malignancy of the retina, which can also spread to other structures within and surrounding the eye. This condition is sometimes initially detected from the "white" pupil reflex which shows up in photographs.

It goes without saying (especially here) that there is no substitute for timely examinations, but there is no doubt we can also safeguard our children's vision by paying attention to their visual habits and tell-tale signs such as this.

Anyway, as Cowboy said, flash photography shouldn't harm your grandchildren.

[Rich R]

Thank you for your answers, that's what I wanted to hear.
Rich R