Abstract
The paper deals with different mechanisms of retinal injury caused by lasers under various viewing conditions: collimated spot image, extended source, diffusely reflecting source, etc. Tables are given of the laser exposure limits established in the U. S. A. for intrabeam (direct) and diffusely reflected laser light, which may be hazardous to the human eye or skin.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1278-1284 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Sov J Quantum Electron |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Oct 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering