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Class IIIa, 5 mW, 525 nm green laser shined into my eye.

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Hey folks,

At work today an employee shined a Class IIIa, 5 mW, 525 nm laser into my eye.

Laser Specs:
Model DPSS-5B
Output Power Certified 4.0 ~ 5.0 mW
Wavelength 532nm
Dimension
12X31.3+/-0.5mm
(without circuit)
Beam Mode TEM00
Operation Mode CW
Beam Diameter <1.5mm at aperture
Beam Divergence <1.2mrad
Warm Up Time < 3 sec.
Optimum Operating
Temperature
20c~30c
Operating Current <300mA
Lift Time(MTTF) >3000hr
Input Voltage 3V
Housing Brass
Safety Class FDA IIIa, IEC 3R

Exposure time was within the 1-3 seconds. Once I realized they were shining a laser at my face I immediately tried to block it and close my eyes.

The laser is part of this product: BullsEye | Bullex
(LASER-DRIVEN FIRE EXTINGUISHER)

I don't see any damage at the moment, but it occurred within the last half hour.

I know none of you can give medical advice, but would any of you suggest going to the Doctor to get examined for potential damage?

Thanks for any input or suggestions.
 
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As always if youre concerned then a doctor is the best bet. With thst product your most likely looking at better quality than the chinese pointers so it may indeed be only 5mW. But with greens there is the possibility of iR light as well. Hopefully that was all filtered out. Also from reading that article it sounds like it was defocused in a manner so that it comes out as a cone instead of a typical beam? If thats the case then the power desnsity would be smaller. More so the further you get away from it. It spunds like it was developed to be eyesafe and the possibility of a reflection to the user was taking into account. I would be worried unless its bothering you or you notice anything.

Hopw that helps!
 
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I think there is no need for that. The laser power is quite low to create any damage. Now just be careful next time and tell your friend that lasers aren't toys...
 
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Speedy78 said:
As always if youre concerned then a doctor is the best bet. With thst product your most likely looking at better quality than the chinese pointers so it may indeed be only 5mW. But with greens there is the possibility of iR light as well. Hopefully that was all filtered out. Also from reading that article it sounds like it was defocused in a manner so that it comes out as a cone instead of a typical beam? If thats the case then the power desnsity would be smaller. More so the further you get away from it. It spunds like it was developed to be eyesafe and the possibility of a reflection to the user was taking into account. I would be worried unless its bothering you or you notice anything.

Hopw that helps!
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The actual product still has a warning label denoting that it is a Class IIIa laser and to not look directly at it.
 
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You can't go buy the label on any laser, it must be checked on a LPM.
I have three pen laser pointers, that I bought as a set.
532mn marked <5mw class III with focusing lens won't burn black paper.
650nm marked <5mw class II with focusing lends burns black paper and etches black plastic.
405nm marked <5mw class III with focusing lens burns black paper and etches black plastic.

This is with AAA batteries.

Use goggles with all lasers!!
 
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It's unlikely that any damage has been done but if you're worried, just go to your doctor to make sure :)
 
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Antharak said:
You can't go buy the label on any laser, it must be checked on a LPM.
I have three pen laser pointers, that I bought as a set.
532mn marked <5mw class III with focusing lens won't burn black paper.
650nm marked <5mw class II with focusing lends burns black paper and etches black plastic.
405nm marked <5mw class III with focusing lens burns black paper and etches black plastic.

This is with AAA batteries.

Use goggles with all lasers!!
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Oh i'd wear goggles if I knew someone was going to shine it in my eyes. :yabbmad:
 
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Gun said:
It's unlikely that any damage has been done but if you're worried, just go to your doctor to make sure :)
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I am worried, but I'm not sure if I should go to the doctor since I at the moment don't see any issues with my vision.

However, the worry may cause more damage as it has been bothering me all day knowing that someone at work may have damaged my vision. This just doesn't sit well with me and is upsetting.
 
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Look I have been hit by a 200mw green in the eye, and you know when you have been hit and get some damage, I knew. In your case I wouldn't worry too much and live alone, you would probably just waste time and money going to a specialist.
 
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You're fine bud, the only thing going to the doctor will do is ease your mind, and take $50 out of your pocket.

That choice is completely up to your discretion; however, a laser like that can do no real damage to your eye, especially if it was at a distance and not focused on one part of your eye.

Always good to be concerned and watching out for your safety! You should address your co-workers about the situation, you seem concerned enough to create an account here and ask about the occurrence, so I can see that it bothered you. Be sure to make yourself known.

Anyway, you'll be fine, just make sure it doesn't happen again! Feel free to read up on some more powerful laser safety while you're here.
 
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It looks like that bullseye product splits the laser into multiple beams, so it's probably even lower power than the original eye-safe laser. Your eyes are probably okay, but like the others have said, if you're still concerned, go see a doctor.
 
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Lolvo said:
You're fine bud, the only thing going to the doctor will do is ease your mind, and take $50 out of your pocket.
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That is one thing that sucks about being in the U.S! When i go to the doctor the only thing that comes out of my pocket is my medicare card!
 
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