This effect could do the same to human tissue if the microwaves come too close to the skin.
Thankfully, the convenient appliances are constructed in a way that this doesn’t happen.
This is particularly dangerous for parts of the body that cannot conduct heat effectively, like your eyeballs.

So what exactly goes on inside that magic box that transformspizza rollsfrom tiny icy blocks into tiny greasy treats?
Let’s ‘add 30 seconds’ for a closer look.
Furthermore, the government agency also warns against standing too close to the microwave while it’s running.

Children are especially vulnerable to this phenomenon since they “absorb radiation more easily than adults.”