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by roym6 961 days ago
Only if the source is extremely strong. E.g. the sun
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As a kid (~6 years old), I once tried to look at the sun for as long as possible, competing against myself. Luckily, I didn't do any noticeable damage, but I feel like someone should have told me about UV radiation and the damage it can cause to the retina.