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I think they removed the Claimed OD, because the glasses were not up to spec. WL did a CYA move.
Freakin' company is a joke. "Yeah, here are some useless goggles so you can fry your eyes thinking they will protect you". It would have been better to send nothing at all.
OD2+ Goggles are not THAT terrible...
We're talking about 7-10mW of the arctic's light getting through even on a direct hit. Sure, it's over the FDA 5mW limit... but it won't fry your eyes and shit all over you corneas either. OD2+ should be OK for looking at the dot and to keep diffuse reflections from damaging your vision or straining your eyes. And a direct hit @ 7-10mW should allow for a good blink reflex.
That being said... they are way underspec and anyone should still invest in another set of better goggles for bystanders, if not for themselves.
OD2+ Goggles are not THAT terrible...
OD2s will cut ~1W to 10mW? How is that possible?
OD number = 100%*10^-OD
So, OD 2 is 1000mw*10^-2 = 1000mw*.01=10mw
I use these ARG - UV, Blu Ray, Argon, Blue, KTP Green Protection ARG - UV, Blu Ray, Argon, Blue, KTP Green Protection [NR-ARG-EN207] - $78.20
I wouldn't trust any other goggle for a 1W laser.
I special ordered a 52mm disc of the same material from them and fabricated a filter for my camera as well so when I want to take filtered pictures I don't have to juggle a pair of goggles in one hand and my camera in the other while I try to get the shot.
While I haven't found the one with actual measurements yet, here is a good comparison that includes the WL goggles just so you can see how much of a failure they are...
http://laserpointerforums.com/f52/saftey-goggles-comparison-54927.html
Also please note that in the image showing the WL goggles you can see in the upper right of the lens where it clearly states "190-449nm OD5+ 450-532nm OD6+".
Thats a great idea. :bowdown: