Eye Safety: Laser Diode Recommendations

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When seeking a safe laser diode for eye exposure, it's crucial to consider the application and whether users will wear protective eyewear. Only trained professionals, like eye surgeons, should handle lasers used for medical procedures. For general use, the safest option is to avoid power to the laser entirely. Commercial laser tag systems utilize specific lights designed to prevent eye damage. Researching laser safety guidelines online can provide additional insights into safe practices.
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Can anyone recommend a good laser diode that won't cause damage to the eye with prolonged exposure?
 
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Hank_Rearden said:
Can anyone recommend a good laser diode that won't cause damage to the eye with prolonged exposure?

What is the application? Will users be wearing protective eyewear?
 
Lasers are used by eye surgeons to reattach detached retinas.

Apart from this and unless you are already an eye surgeon, the only safe laser to put anywhere near your eyes is one with no power applied to it.

If you do look at a laser, at least keep one eye closed, so that you will not be totally blind afterwards.
 
Well, what types of lights are used in things like commercially available laser tag systems that won't cause eye damage?
 
Hank_Rearden said:
Well, what types of lights are used in things like commercially available laser tag systems that won't cause eye damage?

Google is our friend. I googled laser tag eye safety, and the first hit has the answer:

http://www.lasertag.com.au/lasertagsafety.htm

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