IPhone 5 camera flash too bright?

It literally blinds whoever I take a picture of for a solid 3 seconds. Is there anyway to adjust the brightness of the iPhone 5 flash?

I know I have the same problem!

Unfortunately no, you either have to have it on or off!

An old photographic trick: put a piece of tissue or white handkerchief over the flash - it diffuses the flash & makes it less harsh.

I'm sure someone must make a snap on diffuser for this