Do I have a problem with my eyes?

Well today I bought this really powerful LED flashlight.



I flashed it in my eyes ( because I'm stupid ) and I was blinded. It wasn't one of those 1 minute kind of blindings. No, I stayed like that for 15-20 min. I cant see crap all day. Do I need to see my optometrist?

I don't think it's bad enough that you should visit a doctor. But yeah, try not to do it again. Not a very smart thing to do.

I think if you listen real close you could hear your eyeball screaming.

The laser pointers have enough power to damage your eye. It wouldn't hurt to see an optometrist.

seriously, if you know the flashlight's supposed to be extra powerful, don't look directly into it, and yes, I would go to the optometrist, just to make sure there's no lasting damage.

look at the sun after a few minutes you will feel better

Better safe than sorry. go see a doctor.

How in the world does looking at the sun help? We wear sunglasses for a reason, and I don't think exposing your eyes in direct UV light is going to help at all.

Come on g-$, you should know better than that. If a post seems to go against all common sense, then at least assume sarcasm.

@Rbz: there's things like laser surgery, and a laser is a form of electromagnetic wave that helps with correction and healing of eyes, whereas regular laser pointers will hurt your eyes. It didn't seem like sarcasm, but I know better now.

have it checked 'nuff said.

Go see an eye doctor.

Alright, you're cool with it then; from now on I will call you g-$.

come on I was only joking its common knowledge that a very powerful light(hence sunlight will hurt your eyes) and no you don't need to go see a doctor right away but if you loose some of your eyesight I suggest you do