Investigation of laser injuries

Thomas E. Johnson; Natalie Keeler; Jerome E. Dennis; Colin L. Figueroa; Howard A. Press; R. James Rockwell Jr.; Bruce E. Stuck; William P. Roach; Ardith L. Wartick

doi:10.1117/12.476909

20 June 2003 Investigation of laser injuries

Thomas E. Johnson, Natalie Keeler, Jerome E. Dennis, Colin L. Figueroa, Howard A. Press, R. James Rockwell Jr., Bruce E. Stuck, William P. Roach, Ardith L. Wartick

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Proceedings Volume 4953, Laser and Noncoherent Light Ocular Effects: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment III; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476909
Event: Biomedical Optics, 2003, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Recently a review of multiple laser injury and accident databases was initiated. Last year we reported on preliminary findings in this area. This past year the search for laser injury and accident reports was expanded, and a significant number of additional laser incidents were located. The database from the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health was supplemented with more up to date information and non-medical laser incidents were added. Rockwell Laser Industries database was verified to not contain duplicates from the new information, as was the Army’s Laser Accidents and Incidents Registry. Information from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding laser accidents and incidents were also included. Incidents not resulting in laser specific injuries has been tracked. This information was not included in our previous report. In this study, case reports are used to show gross trends in laser injury, accident and incident reporting. This study is still in progress, and evaluation is incomplete.

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Thomas E. Johnson, Natalie Keeler, Jerome E. Dennis, Colin L. Figueroa, Howard A. Press, R. James Rockwell Jr., Bruce E. Stuck, William P. Roach, and Ardith L. Wartick "Investigation of laser injuries", Proc. SPIE 4953, Laser and Noncoherent Light Ocular Effects: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment III, (20 June 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476909

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