Newborn Camera Flash Can A Direct Camera Flash Damage A Newborn's Eyes?

Can a direct camera flash damage a newborn's eyes? - newborn camera flash

We have a new baby and many visitors who wish to attend the pictures of him. Someone accidentally triggered a flash camera (directly in front of less than 1 foot).

I was a little surprised, but she seemed to have recovered. Is the flash go far as the eye injury, or damage your eyes?