Anyone who uses lasers in their line of work will know how important it is not only to wear laser safety glasses but to ensure that those worn offer the appropriate level of protection. However, with ...

Pierre Gougelman had the first glass eye factory in the United States in 1851. At first, the public thought artificial eyes actually gave their wearers new sight. If only glass eyes worked that way!

Looking for a versatile laser engraver that delivers both safety and precision? Meet the sculpfun G9 Portable Fiber Laser ...

Most people love lasers, because they can make cats chase, read music from a shiny disc, etch and cut materials, and be very shiny in Hollywood blockbusters, even when their presence makes zero sense.

When you're tasked with ensuring that lasers are used safely on a university campus, there's one theme that underpins everything: "Safe science is good science." It's the mantra of Johns Hopkins' ...

Individuals are not permitted to work with lasers until they have completed the appropriate training. This includes both general laser safety training and lab-specific instruction. All laser users ...

Regulation of laser use is similar to that employed for X-radiation. The prime risk is associated with the unprotected eye. Damage can be instantaneous and permanent. All lasers are classified ...

A laser through the cockpit can't damage a pilot's eye, a new editorial says. — -- In spite of new high-wattage lasers, pilots are not at risk for permanent eye damage even if they are ...

Eye injuries are of primary concern. The effect to the eye depends on various factors, including pupil size, pigmentation, laser pulse duration and repetition, and wavelength. Pierre Gougelman had the ...

Laser Safety provides guidance for individuals who work with high-power Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and 1 mm. You are not required to train ...