Case Nbr | 5652 |
Accident Year | 2000 |
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Laser Type | Diode (pointer) |
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Class | 3A |
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Subject | Laser Pointer Victim |
Age | 16 |
Sex | M |
Application | Intentional exposure with laser pointer |
Protection | Not Required |
Eye Damage | Internal |
Cause | Other |
Description | The subject's friends intentionally exposed both of his eyes alternately for 20 seconds from a distance of 1 meter. The laser used was a key chain Class a laser pointer, 670 nm and maximum output of 5 mW. Immediately noticed blurred vision. |