Can Scanning My Hand with Light Harm It?

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Concerns about the safety of scanning body parts, particularly hands, were discussed, with reassurance that the light used in scanners is not harmful and not strong enough to cause sunburn. The conversation humorously included anecdotes about people scanning various body parts and even pets, highlighting the odd behaviors some exhibit. A mention of a news article about a man who photocopied his face and went blind led to questions about eye safety during scans, with suggestions that the blink reflex is adequate protection. Overall, the consensus is that scanning body parts poses no significant risk.
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if i put my hand on the scanner and scan my hand, do u think the strong light will harm my hand? because i really want to scan my hand, but i don't know whether it is harmful.
 
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No, its regular light.
 
I don't think it would be harmful at all.
 
It's not strong enough to sunburn you is it?


A man, trying to discourage trespassers, put up signs around his property saying "Caution! Unprotected personnel may suffer radiation damage!"

When his neighbors complained (wondering exactly what he had on his property), he responded "Hey, it's true! If you run around here naked, you might get sunburned!"
 
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ive known people who would put other body parts on a scanner :biggrin:
 
So have I. People do strange things! :bugeye:

Has anyone ever wondered what motivates these people to behave the way they do? Sometimes I think there is a gene for weirdness. Especially in my family! :wink:
 
so that means.. i can scan my hand??
 
yes you can
 
cronxeh said:
ive known people who would put other body parts on a scanner :biggrin:
and then there are those who insist on putting their pets in the scanner.
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What do you mean "in the scanner"? Moonbear's gerbils are powering all my electronics appliances :rolleyes:
 
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a news article states that a man photocopy his face and then he got blind.
so if i scan my face, will i get blind?
 
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wear sunglasses with a uv rateing?
 
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OMG the cat scan was sooo funny
 
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The blink reflex should be sufficient to prevent any damage to your eyes.
 
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