FYI
- Health Tip: Laser Pointer Safety
- Never look directly into the beam
(HealthDayNews) -- Laser pointers emit light that is at least a million times brighter than the average bulb in your home. This kind of intense light can damage your eyes if you look directly into the beam, says the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
Here are some guidelines for safe laser pointer use:
-- Felicity Stone
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