Is Class 1 laser safe enough for baby eyes?

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I meant, what if someone accidentally shine Class 1 laser into a baby's eyes? Would it hurt retina and leave a permanent damage?

I know ... I know... it should NOT happen. Adults are supposed to be very very careful. :)

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George Herold · Accepted Answer

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Knowing nothing, I assume so. Visible laser safety counts on the blink reflex, when the eye is exposed to strong light. (like the sun) I assume babies have this reflex... You could google it.

George H.

Cursitor Doom · Answer

But you don't have to get *that* powerful before the blink reflex won't  save your sight any more. I've got some 2.5W violet lasers here that will  blind someone *instantly* and cause permanent scarring on the retina.  Mind you, these are about 500x more powerful than the average laser  pointer. --  This message may be freely reproduced without limit or charge only via  the Usenet protocol. Reproduction in whole or part through other  protocols, whether for profit or not, is conditional upon a charge of  GBP10.00 per reproduction. Publication in this manner via non-Usenet  protocols constitutes acceptance of this condition.

George Herold · Answer

I think class 1 is less than 1mW in the visible.   We sell a class 3B laser.. it's in the NIR... no blink reflex. (I always encourage people to buy extra laser goggles.)   George H.

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