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Is it safe to look at a class iiia/3r laser pointer if it is pointed at a wall? my physical therapist has been using this to test my ability to track.

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Dr. Kelsey Phelps answered

Safe: Yes, this should be safe. You should always avoid looking directly at laser pointers, but looking at it for short periods of time while pointed at a wall will unlikely cause any problems.

Answered 9/2/2018

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A member asked:

Is it safe to look at a class iiia/3r laser pointer if it is pointed at a wall? my physical therapist has been using this to test my ability to track.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kelsey Phelps answered

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