Question 1

did i permanantly damage my eye by looking into a laser scanner at tj maxx?

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Not likely: First, did you lose any vision that you are aware of?  If not, then don't worry. Second, the lasers that are used in store check-out registers are of a low level. These are unlikely to cuase damage. Prolonged exposure to laser light of certain wavelengths has been shown to cause damage, but it would have to be intentional. You may want to avoid testing this out, though!

Question 2

postal worker shined the red light laser scanner in my eye from 2 feet away. looked at it for a few seconds. any permanent damage to eyes or vision?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The scanner is not high intensity or the workers themselves would be wearing protective goggles.  If you got a pulse that is enough to do any damage, you would immediately see a "hole" in the vision ahead of you.  I think in this circumstance you are nicely safe.

Question 3

can green laser pointers cause permanent eye damage?

Accepted Answer

YES: Any laser can cause damage to the eye. It depends on the aim, the power and the wavelength of the laser light. Never look into a laser pointer or fool around with pointing a laser pointer at another person or animal.

Question 4

couldstandard/scanning lasers damage your eye sight ?

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No: The lasers used in medical treatment of  diseases do not scan, they focus on the part of the body to be treated.  Scanning lasers read bar codes , but do not focus to do so.

Question 5

is there any way i can get laser eye correction at 16?

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Serious needs: Lasik is generally not done until about 23 years of age or more due to progression of myopia below that age.  A few cases are done for extreme needs, usually widely variant refraction in one eye only, or some with ocular surface disease that the last is being used for correction.  Otherwise, you probably should wait until the usual milestones.

Question 6

can i really injure someone's eye with a laser pointer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Never point a laser light at someone's eyes. It can cause permanent retinal/vision damage.

Question 7

which laser can completely remove fine lines under the eyes?

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None of them: There are several lasers which can help with fine lines, but none that i know of which can guaranteed remove completely all fine lines under the eyes.  For less down-time, the fraxel laser is good but may not have a good results as a co2 laser.  Discuss your concerns with your cosmetic surgeon and ask to see typical results on his/her patients.

Question 8

i want my eye laser. but they are not even . one is 7 and one 9?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Most eyes are a little different and yours is not that great between the two.  The lasik will correct for both of them properly. You should do fine but discuss with your lasik surgeon.

Question 9

if someone points a laser at your eye, will your vision be clouded?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Just don't do this.  One could have damage to the eyes with laser pointing.

Question 10

can infrared noncontact thermometers without a laser hurt your eyes?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Based on the way these thermometers work, I do not believe that they pose any risk to the eyes if they are used according to the directions provided.

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I want my eye laser. but they are not even . one is 7 and one 9?

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