diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
index cfd3b398e3..fd997a03c5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [user] directs [src] to [M]'s eyes.</span>", \
 							 	 "<span class='notice'>You direct [src] to [M]'s eyes.</span>")
-			if(H == user)	//can't look into your own eyes buster
+			if(H != user)	//can't look into your own eyes buster
 				if(M.stat == DEAD || M.blinded)	//mob is dead or fully blind
 					user << "<span class='warning'>\The [M]'s pupils do not react to the light!</span>"
 					return