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Yes, but a campfire emits a lot of visible light, so our eyes adjust accordingly. While we're not cats with their amazing pupil dilation, we have some too. If o
by drdaeman 4y ago
Yes, but a campfire emits a lot of visible light, so our eyes adjust accordingly. While we're not cats with their amazing pupil dilation, we have some too. If one wears an IR-shiny hood, they may be at higher risk in the low-light conditions, if their eyes adjust to the dark, brain not realizing they're flooded with IR.
- barelyauser 4y agoRetinal damage is not the only kind of damage the eye can be subjected to. The cornea has no blood flow to cool itself and is fully exposed to incoming radiation.