computerpro3
LightningRod
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An easier way to think of it is this:
Look at the sun. The muscles in your eye automatically contract to protect your vision.
Now, looking at an IR light doesn't work that way. You're still getting 100% of the intensity of the light, but you don't FEEL or SEE anything. Hence, your eyes don't contract and you get the full force of 100% of the light damaging your retina.
Look at the sun. The muscles in your eye automatically contract to protect your vision.
Now, looking at an IR light doesn't work that way. You're still getting 100% of the intensity of the light, but you don't FEEL or SEE anything. Hence, your eyes don't contract and you get the full force of 100% of the light damaging your retina.