When is it acceptable to not wear glasses indoors?

Trendkilla254 said:

There is a difference between an optometrist and opthamologist. You want the opthamologist not the Walmart optometrist. Don't go to the school nurse, they are not equipped. Also if you are in school... who sold you the laser?

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Trendkilla, thats a very good question, as just recently I came across a post pointing to a kid who is now just in the 8th grade who bought a green 532 at a very reliable over spec 150mw. I do know who the seller is, its not somebody on the forum. What do I as to inform them or leave it alone. Everyone any suggestions?

An ophthalmologist is always best, but an optometrist can also dilate your eyes, using eye drops, and take a look at the retina. Many clinics like walmart now also have the equipment to look a scan of the retina, basically take a picture of it, to review for abnormalities. It varies from location to location though.

Personally I do end up using walmart myself, mostly because they are much cheaper for glasses/lenses, and my local one tends to work with me to make sure my glasses are done exactly right. I do also see an ophthalmologist once every 3 years or so though.

Edit: School nurse, or general practitioner really wouldn't not be able to do anything except observe surface abnormalities.

Trendkilla254 said:

There is a difference between an optometrist and opthamologist. You want the opthamologist not the Walmart optometrist. Don't go to the school nurse, they are not equipped. Also if you are in school... who sold you the laser?

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so I probably won't be visiting an opthamolohist anytime soon. I notice no issues with my seeing balls so until then, not necessary

I'm 17, a junior in highschool.
Made a deal for it on Craigslist. And I went through my father to make payment for my scifi laser

Let me make myself clear I have NOT injured myself or even complained slightly of a laser related eye injury.
I am just trying to inform myself before hand. My comment about visiting the school nurse was more or less a joke.
But all jokes aside if it came down to an eye injury. Any opinion would be better than none right? Even if it's a highschool nurse or Walmart eye doctor

If I remember correctly he got it off of Craigslist.

I think you missed the second page ^.^

J4K3ST3R said:

This morning on my way to school I stared at the sun for a few good seconds. Seen spots on my way to the classroom.

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It's just not a good idea, let alone a good test method, to look directly at the sun for any length of time with your naked eyes. Be aware too that the sun is full spectrum. You could very well be conducting what's called 'destructive level testing'. A method of determining the threshold level of operation by increasing 'the input' until the test target is damaged or destroyed, in this case your eyeballs. Please be aware, you will not feel pain due to some types of irreversible optical damage to your eyes.

This website gives some good explanations and comparisons. Here's another. There are many more.

I have had welders spots after using too light of a filter, the spots lasted for days but went away.

You are probably ok, I have looked at the oops spot on the wall where the glasses fit the bridge of the nose but there is a tiny gap and oops that was bright.

This is why face seal goggles are need for high power near ir stuff that you can't see.

Anyway you are probably ok, but if you have any doubts what so ever get an eye exam, just ask if your eyes are ok and if there is any damage or disease.

Truth is every time we glimpse the sun we get a little stress and possibly damage.

But you would not stare at the sun, and you can see the laser dot on the ground in sunlight, so that spot is brighter than the sun per area, don't sit and look at it, but I would not panic from a look at the dot on a non reflective surface over 5 feet away. Just don't do it anymore.

But again if you have any concern, get an eye exam.

With a class IV laser?

Never.

Just reread the thread since I thought I might have missed something. I did.

J4K3ST3R said:

This morning on my way to school I stared at the sun for a few good seconds. Seen spots on my way to the classroom.

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:huh: Why would you do that? On thing when it happens for a fraction of a second by accident, but staring at the sun, can and will damage your eyesight.

Might as well :banghead: to test for brain damage.

Don't do it. In fact wear polarized sunglasses, your eyes will thank you when you're older.

InfinitusEquitas said:

Just reread the thread since I thought I might have missed something. I did.



:huh: Why would you do that? On thing when it happens for a fraction of a second by accident, but staring at the sun, can and will damage your eyesight.

Might as well :banghead: to test for brain damage.

Don't do it. In fact wear polarized sunglasses, your eyes will thank you when you're older.

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Few seconds might be an exaggeration. But none the less, my paranoia is gone. My eyes are alright. Thanks for all the care guys