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LED lights: Should we worry about damage to our eyes?

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 a recent study by Complutense University of Madrid claiming up to 99 per cent of the cells that protect the retina can be damaged by LEDs, s

http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/09/led-lights-should-we-worry-about-damage-to-our-eyes-4220937/
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Nothing to worry about IMO.

LED's ARE capable of eye damage as they are now available in the UV range which IS dangerous. However, lights in other colours are very specific in their wavelength emissions which fall in the range of visible light, so where's the danger.

However, in ANY colour, the output intensity is increasing as manufacturing processes develop. Do not look directly at led's if it makes your eyes feel uncomfortable. Common sense should tell you that.
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I don't see how. :whistler:
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I'll look into it when it gets dark. :eek:
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You won't see much. Am I being led up the garden path? :rolleyes:
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Good move, I sure don't want AMD added to my list of health problems.  :'(
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Maybe I better not swap any more lights to LED after this last batch that are coming! (life is so complicated)  :Pout:
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Just stay inside for the rest of your life and make sure you never turn a light on... :lol:

Oh wait, the lack of sunshine is bad for you too.... :whistler:


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