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Title: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 October 2014, 14:35:11
As above. Accidentally shone this in my eyes yesterday. didnt think anything more of it buit got a bit of a headache today and my eyes feel really tired.

Worth getting an eye appointmernt?
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 October 2014, 14:41:25
Man up! ;D

....although if only brief exposure I doubt it's had any effect.

But if your trying to find the temp of the back of your eye, that would be a bit daft young bear ;D ;)


Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 October 2014, 14:44:53
As above. Accidentally shone this in my eyes yesterday. didnt think anything more of it buit got a bit of a headache today and my eyes feel really tired.

Worth getting an eye appointmernt?

If a diabetic Webby get yourself checked :y
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 October 2014, 14:47:08
Depends if its a legal or illegal laser based one

A legal one will be Class 1 and hence safe......a dodgy one could be high power and cause issues.

The simple fact you can see tells you the real answer though.

Remember also, that its the laser that can cause issues, not the infra red sensor that actually measures the temperature as that emits nothing......
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 October 2014, 14:49:20
Thanks guys.

yeah can see no problem :)

Lizzie, why out of interest would that affect a diabetic?
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 October 2014, 14:50:57
Because it could be a blood sugar issue unrelated to any exposure...
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 October 2014, 15:03:01
Because it could be a blood sugar issue unrelated to any exposure...

oh ok got ya..... i thought lizzie meant that the rays affected folf with diabetes lol
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2014, 15:07:07
The mind boggles... ::)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 October 2014, 15:09:04
The mind boggles... ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 October 2014, 15:11:02
I wonder does young Bear have access to an inspection camera as well?

Diy key hole hole surgery anyone? ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2014, 15:12:58
Don't give him ideas ffs ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 October 2014, 16:19:01
It would make an interesting "How did I end up with a camera in my harris" story :-X ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2014, 16:21:42
It would make an interesting "How did I end up with a camera in my harris" story :-X ;D
When it invariably ends up on telly, it's going to beat X factor hands down ;D

Actually, it would spice up 'Britains got no talent' a treat ::)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 October 2014, 16:31:54
It would make an interesting "How did I end up with a camera in my harris" story :-X ;D
When it invariably ends up on telly, it's going to beat X factor hands down ;D

Actually, it would spice up 'Britains got no talent' a treat ::)

"Webby and his amazing disappearing inspection camera"..  ;D I can't see it happening. Would show up the quality of the current "celebrities" too much, I reckon. :-X
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 October 2014, 16:34:40
It would make an interesting "How did I end up with a camera in my harris" story :-X ;D
When it invariably ends up on telly, it's going to beat X factor hands down ;D

Actually, it would spice up 'Britains got no talent' a treat ::)

"Webby and his amazing disappearing inspection camera"..  ;D I can't see it happening. Would show up the quality of the current "celebrities" too much, I reckon. :-X

 ;D Fekkers!  ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 October 2014, 16:46:59
Because it could be a blood sugar issue unrelated to any exposure...

Exactly, and with us diabetics our eyes can be easily damaged. That is why we go for 6 month/12 month screenings to assess how the eyes are physically and to ascertain any deterioration. You may be suffering from high blood sugar levels or you have damage to your eyes. ;)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 October 2014, 05:42:52
Safety first Mr Bear

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/ae/5b/49/ae5b49b16661f485898c9001f263b3bc.jpg)

Welding next ?  ::)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 October 2014, 11:48:50
Haha! Actually getting a welder for my birthday :):):)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 October 2014, 12:10:13
Haha! Actually getting a welder for my birthday :):):)

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCy27U5G1qqzNj73s4HRdJSNEZxe3ZUZyiRZAdEGn2zJENo-zpvA)






 ;D ;)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 October 2014, 12:59:10
 ;D ;D ;D

On a serious note (and I promise i'll use all safety precautions including welding mask, gloves, overalls etc ;)) i'm really looking forward to it.

got a couple of home made tools to make first. and then im going to attempt to make a welding cart with it :):):)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: PhilRich on 14 October 2014, 17:48:27
;D ;D ;D

On a serious note (and I promise i'll use all safety precautions including welding mask, gloves, overalls etc ;)) i'm really looking forward to it.

got a couple of home made tools to make first. and then im going to attempt to make a welding cart with it :):):)






Hold your horses webby!
you need to find yourself a girl with a face like a welders bench first matey, so the sparks can really fly! :D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 October 2014, 17:51:48
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: henryd on 14 October 2014, 21:13:31
It would make an interesting "How did I end up with a camera in my harris" story :-X ;D
When it invariably ends up on telly, it's going to beat X factor hands down ;D

Actually, it would spice up 'Britains got no talent' a treat ::)

"Webby and his amazing disappearing inspection camera"..  ;D I can't see it happening. Would show up the quality of the current "celebrities" too much, I reckon. :-X

I have such a camera that I could donate to Webbys cause,as long as he promises never to show me the pictures ::) ;D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: dbug on 14 October 2014, 23:10:42
Haha! Actually getting a welder for my birthday :):):)

You want to get one like this -

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/76/f0/56/76f056eeed8e4e31db045a51189f532f.jpg)

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 October 2014, 23:11:43
Is silicon flammable... ::)
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 October 2014, 13:43:52
Haha! Actually getting a welder for my birthday :):):)

You want to get one like this -

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/76/f0/56/76f056eeed8e4e31db045a51189f532f.jpg)

 ;) ;)

Is that Lizzie  ::) :-* :D
Title: Re: Infrared thermometer... harmful to your eyes?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 15 October 2014, 17:14:07
Haha! Actually getting a welder for my birthday :):):)

You want to get one like this -

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/76/f0/56/76f056eeed8e4e31db045a51189f532f.jpg)

 ;) ;)

Is that Lizzie  ::) :-* :D

I wish!!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)