Can strobe lights mess up your eyes?

Question

Someone told me that strobe lights can mess up your vision is it true?
I have a black and white flashing strobe light my eyes did feel kinda funny when i turned it off
but now im good.

Answer 1

It really won't "mess up" your eyes. No damage will occur. It has been known to produce epileptic seizures though with those who have epilepsy.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

As I understand it, cats, like humans, can have epileptic fits. So strobing lights may not be good for them. Also strobes cause temporary semi-blindness and after images. A cat will look directly at the strobe light whereas we humans know better than to do that. (try looking directly at the strobe light yourself).

Answer 4

No it doesn't lead to astigmatism. Strobe lights might lead to some temporary blindess (sort of like staring at the sun) -- eye fatigue, and depending on the 'brightness' of the strobes shouldn't be stared at for any period. However just being in their presence at a concert or night club isn't going to do any damage to your vision.



The strobe effect does have a definite effect on our coordination and sort of 'tricks the senses' -- where you do feel 'odd' when you have it on in the dark and then turn the lights back on. You get an on/off visual input in quick succession.

Answer 5

I've Had Srobe Lights at the age of 12 to 16 and never had any problems.

Answer 6

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Answer 8

yeah, of course. it leads to astigmatism of your eyes. you'b better wear sunglass if it is inevitable . and there many sunglassed with special funciton to protect your eyes.

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