Sad to hear this. I was blinded by a 100mW-ish 532nm laser, and to this day I can still see that tiny spot if I really try but I must find a proper background or color to see it.
The first bit I'm gonna buy are some protection goggles, even before I'll make or buy a laser.
The first bit I'm gonna buy are some protection goggles, even before I'll make or buy a laser.