Have you ever wondered whether the flash from a speedlight or a studio strobe could damage someone’s eyes?  After all, they can be mighty bright!  On the other hand, photographers have been using flash for decades.  You’d think that if there was a problem, it would be pretty widely known by now.  Models and celebrities have been photographed thousands of times with flash and haven’t gone blind.  Heck, my optician uses a pretty darn bright flash when taking a photo of my retina.  So, what’s the story?  Read more.