What Are the Dangers of Laser Pens?
Laser pens, while fascinating, can pose serious dangers. laser battle image by Yali Shi from Fotolia.com Laser pens have long been given as high-tech novelty gifts and come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. The lasers that are emitted from these laser pens, however have been the subject of controversy for several years. Healthcare experts warn that the novelty factor of laser pens may lead consumers to be nonchalant about their potentially harmful side effects. Temporary Blindness One of the most common side effects of laser pens is temporary blindness. Whenever the eye is exposed to a bright light, as a defense mechanism the eye goes out of focus and the vision goes dark for a moment or two. This can be of great concern if a person is exposed to the brightness of a laser pen while walking down stairs, driving an automobile or motorcycle, or operating machinery, such as a lawnmower or fork lift. Experts warn that laser pens are not toys and should not be used by children who may b
