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Now I have heard a lot of read a decent amount of information. A lot of people use the argument that the vision of people cannot have a defined value. I.e. your vision is priceless. It is so VALUABLE that you cannot put a price on it. Well, some people are in this hobby for the fun of it and rely on a budget to have decent laser safety. Not to create massive flame ups and a large argument...
Here's my short story. While looking around in my toolbox, I found a pair of 'Laser Enhancement Goggles', which would sell for about 10 $ on most websites, and is commonly used in work when red lasers are present so that it is more visible. Of course, for this to work, they block out all other light. At first I thought:
These glasses are not enough to protect my eyes.
After building my 405nm PHR laser, I found out the easy way that these could. When Shining the laser through them, the light produced at the other end was equivalent to that of a 6mm UV led. Or for more precision, the dot looked as if the diode just LED'd on me. But it didnt. :san:
I also found out that 400UV sunglasses can have similar effect. The sunglasses of my department store blocked out most of the 405nm light, and the light passage looked to be similar to that of the red laser enhancement goggles. Kinda odd, but they both work as a viable option for laser protection. My opinion on this is that they would be suitable for LOW power i.e <150mW 405nm lasers.
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On the other hand, the redder looking safety glasses are incredibly outstanding in performance. They completely block 532nm light, and with the recent discovery, it also blocks out 445 @ .5W more than anticipated. They block it out completely as well. I will attempt to post pictures tomorrow, but unfortunately, due to technical problem, the laser is now permanently inoperable.
What is your opinion on such non-approved glasses? Or glasses that simply just use red-tinted plastic?
I recently found out what they were. They are extremely close to these :
Amazon.com: DEWALT DW0714 Laser Enhancement Glasses: Home Improvement
I also found out that I can wear those over sunglasses, to produce a vision so dim, I can stare even at the sun. But I found out that it was unnecessary.
Here's my short story. While looking around in my toolbox, I found a pair of 'Laser Enhancement Goggles', which would sell for about 10 $ on most websites, and is commonly used in work when red lasers are present so that it is more visible. Of course, for this to work, they block out all other light. At first I thought:
These glasses are not enough to protect my eyes.
After building my 405nm PHR laser, I found out the easy way that these could. When Shining the laser through them, the light produced at the other end was equivalent to that of a 6mm UV led. Or for more precision, the dot looked as if the diode just LED'd on me. But it didnt. :san:
I also found out that 400UV sunglasses can have similar effect. The sunglasses of my department store blocked out most of the 405nm light, and the light passage looked to be similar to that of the red laser enhancement goggles. Kinda odd, but they both work as a viable option for laser protection. My opinion on this is that they would be suitable for LOW power i.e <150mW 405nm lasers.
_________
On the other hand, the redder looking safety glasses are incredibly outstanding in performance. They completely block 532nm light, and with the recent discovery, it also blocks out 445 @ .5W more than anticipated. They block it out completely as well. I will attempt to post pictures tomorrow, but unfortunately, due to technical problem, the laser is now permanently inoperable.
What is your opinion on such non-approved glasses? Or glasses that simply just use red-tinted plastic?
I recently found out what they were. They are extremely close to these :
Amazon.com: DEWALT DW0714 Laser Enhancement Glasses: Home Improvement
I also found out that I can wear those over sunglasses, to produce a vision so dim, I can stare even at the sun. But I found out that it was unnecessary.
