ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT 10 Laser Eye protection

Guidelines to Eye Protection during Laser Surgery

•     Ensure that everyone in the laser room is wearing the appropriate eye protection before activating the laser. The eye wear should have the laser wavelength protection and optical density of the lens material inscribed on it.

•     A special lens cover can be placed over the eyepiece of an endoscope to protect the physician’s eye from laser back­scatter. Remember that the physician’s other eye will be unprotected.

•     Everyone in the laser room should wear eye protection during laser endoscopic procedures.

•     An automatic lens shutter can be connected to a microscope head to provide eye protection for persons viewing the procedure through the microscope.

•     When general anesthesia is used, cover the patient’s closed eye with moistened gauze pads. When the patient is awake, place the appropriate glasses or goggles on the patient. Explain the need for eye protection to the patient.

•     During laser surgery near the eye, a special laser eye shield may be placed directly on the anesthetized eye surface.

•     Ensure that the appropriate protective eyewear is available at all entrances to the laser room for anyone entering the area.

•           When storing protective eyewear, guard against scratches and mishandling. Scratches on the lenses may decrease their effectiveness.

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