A member asked:

Is laser tattoo removal harmful for the eyes?

11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Yikes: I hope you have not gotten tatoos on the facial structures around your eyes or your eyelids. The lasers used to remove tats are strong and could do significant harm to the eyes if misdirected. You should wear eye protection if the instrument is used near your eyes.

Answered 6/11/2012

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Yes: This is a laser that can cause blindness and other i related problems. It is critically important that you wear appropriate eye protection during your treatment and do not have treatments performed over your eyes.

Answered 4/2/2016

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Yes: Eye protection is mandatory, as this laser can destroy the pigment in the eye, and cause scarring and blindness.

Answered 8/24/2013

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: Q switched lasers are gold standard for tattoo removal if you are having this done make sure you are provided with proper eyewear an if the tattoo on your face steel eyeshields are a must.

Answered 4/23/2014

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