Russell, 1996  Title: Efficacy of corneal
eye shields in protecting patients' eyes from laser irradiation.
Author: Russell SW, Dinehart
SM, Davis I, Flock ST
Journal: Dermatol Surg
1996 Jul;22(7):613-6
PMID: 8680783
Affiliated institution: Department
of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little
Rock 72205, USA.
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BACKGROUND. The continuing development
of new types and applications of lasers has appeared to surpass
the development of specific eye protection
for these lasers. There are a variety of eye shields on the market,
but few are specifically designed for laser protection.
OBJECTIVE. Our purpose was to test a variety of eye shields
by two parameters, light transmission and temperature
rise, and to determine from these measurements the most
protective shield for patients. METHODS.
We tested four plastic shields, one metal shield, and two sets
of tanning goggles for temperature
rise and light transmission when irradiated with a beam from a
flashlamp-pumped, pulsed-dye laser. RESULTS. The
temperature rise at the surface of the shield opposite the
laser impacts was no more than 0.2 degree C in
any case. White light was transmitted at significant levels
through several of the shields, but yellow light
transmittance was noted only through the green eye shield.
CONCLUSION. Our measurements indicate that all
except the green shield appeared safe from transmission of
the 585-nm radiant energy. However, the optimal
laser eye shield, in our opinion, would be a composite of
several different shields' characteristics.
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