Hi A,

I do not think so because he IR penetrates quite deep. you can put it on the
side of your head for example and it will still get through to the eye. it can
go right through bone. So even if you look up or to the side the IR will still
go right into the eye through the side of the eyeball if its not covered with
foil. the good part is that it has a narrow beam so you can be quite precise on
where it goes, for example shining it right below the eye with the edge of the
array at a downward slight angle will miss the eye itself., it comes out in a
pretty straight line out the front so even being off angle a bit from the beam
and its gone. Let me know if this helps

Take care,
V




> V,

> It is my understanding that near infrared, espesially 800+ nm, will
> also damage the eyes. If 880 is used for the head area will just not
> looking into the diodes be enough protection ???

> Thanks,

> Andre....



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