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Infrared contact lenses let you see in the dark (arstechnica.com)
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[–] reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca 38 points 14 hours ago (5 children)

And blinded by security cameras?

Seriously, wouldn’t being able to see infrared basically make you see night vision cameras like they are street lights?

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 7 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

So don't stare directly at them, then?

Infrared lights don't need a lot of wattage to do their job. They wouldn't be any more obnoxious than a light bulb.

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