Can LED Strips Damage Dogs Eyes?
To the human eye, LED bulbs aren’t like the old filament bulbs that could occasionally flicker or give off a harsher light. However, some cheaper LED bulbs do flicker, actually – it’s just so fast that we can’t see it.
Dogs can see it though, and it can make them scared – imagine an artificial light constantly flickering in front of you.
I imagine you would be uncomfortable too. There may even be long-term effects on the quality of your dog’s eyesight.
So how do you get around this?
The best thing is to make sure that you buy high quality LED strip lights. The better the quality of light, the less likely they are to flicker – meaning your dog won’t get distressed.
And to be safe, I recommend that you completely switch off LED strip lights when you leave your home and unplug them entirely if possible.
You might not be able to do this if you have a connected smart home, but otherwise just ensure they are switched off when you aren’t around.
LED Lights have a cooler heat temperature
Since LED lights produce a light-emitting diode, it does not produce any hot temperature, unlike the traditional light bulbs that use filaments that become hot when used.
So with LED lights, there is a low possibility that you will experience overheating concerns with the light bulbs that may turn into extreme fire hazards, which may put the lives of your pets in danger.
Can lights hurt a dog’s eyes?
This is a question many dog owners are concerned about. With the advent of more energy-efficient light bulbs, many people want to know if there is any harm to their dogs. Of course, the big concern with all lights is heat, and you should be careful to ensure that you don’t leave any lights on for long periods in your home.
However, there are two very good reasons why LED lights aren’t likely to hurt your dog’s eyes. The first is that these lights are much less bright than traditional incandescent bulbs, meaning that the light is spread out over a much wider area.
This means it’s not concentrated the same way as with many other light bulbs and lamps; it won’t hurt your dog if you leave a lamp on all night. Secondly, LED lights are also much softer than other types of lighting.
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Dogs are faithful and loyal, earning them a place in our hearts. While they are fun to have around, they can be a handful. Their playful and curious nature means that you have to pay special attention to them. More so, when you have loose electrical electric sources like LEDs, loose wires, or harnesses.