What is the damage caused by the red laser pointer
For visible light exposures such as from red laser pointer or shows, the only part of the eye that can be damaged is the retina. A lesion or scotoma on the retina is rightfully termed a “laser eye injury” or “laser eye damage”.
In contrast, if a person has afterimages, or a physical reaction, or rubs their eyes, these are NOT injuries. They are “laser exposure effects” or “post-exposure effects”
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It would be inaccurate for a newspaper to report that a pilot was “injured” by a Rechargeable Laser Pointer if they did not have the spots or retinal lesions which indicate true injuries. An accurate description would be that the pilot was “affected” by the laser light, and to list the particular effects reported (afterimages, headache, photophobia, dry eye, watering eye, corneal abrasion, etc.).
If you have spots that have not faded, or if you have any concern at all about effects or injuries from a laser incident, you should consult with a vision specialist. For inspection of the eye and retina (looking for damage), either of these two types of specialists would be fine:
Ophthalmologist: This is a medical doctor specializing in the eye.
Optometrist: This is an eye care specialist usually focused on glasses, contacts and routine eye care screening (glaucoma, cataracts).
If your situation requires more specialized care, you may be referred to a retina specialist:
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