Perhaps the most common field of medicine for laser use is in the field of ophthalmology. Ophthalmology and Laser Safety Glasses Lasers are extremely useful in treating a wide spectrum of ophthalmic diseases and conditions. Diabetic retinopathy Age-related macular degeneration Glaucoma Cataracts Refractive surgery There are a number of advantages with laser surgery. There is…
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When do you need laser safety glasses? Eye Glasses for Laser Protection Medical lasers, dental lasers, commercial lasers, even laser pointers. They’re all incredible tools with a myriad of uses. But they’re also tools that should be respected. Anytime there is the chance of direct, scattered, or invisible laser radiation getting to your eyes, you…
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Cosmetic laser surgery is becoming more and more common. Palomar Lasers and Laser Safety Glasses One of the newest developments is the Palomar laser, designed by Palomar Medical Technologies. It’s a high-powered, dual-wavelength system capable of dealing with many different cosmetic issues, and a groundbreaking new tool in aesthetic surgery and facial resurfacing. However, as…
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Holmium YAG lasers are powerful medical lasers. Holmium Lasers and Laser Safety Glasses They operate at a wavelength of 2100nm, which is outside the visible spectrum of light. They are highly absorbed by water and have a shallow penetration depth, which minimizes coagulation and tissue damage. For this reason, Holmium lasers are frequently used for…
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