Protective glasses from laser radiation: characteristics and selection rules

Special goggles must be worn to protect your eyes from laser radiation. To choose them correctly, when buying, you need to focus on several important criteria. It is also necessary to consider the purpose of the accessory.

Safety laser goggles are a versatile device that is essential when working with devices that emit radiation that is dangerous to the eyes. This accessory performs two important functions at once.

1. Lasers are not capable of having a negative effect on the human skin and body, but they can easily damage the organs of vision. That is why the eyes need protection when working with laser devices. Of course, glasses are not guaranteed protection, but they create an additional barrier against negative effects on the lens and retina. The protective function is the most important.
2. Another function is to improve the visibility of the laser beam. Special light filters are built into the glasses, which allow you to see the laser line more clearly. But, it should be noted that a pronounced effect can be obtained only indoors, on the street this function is powerless.

If we talk about the budget option, the glasses will cost about 600-700 rubles. Professional and specialized glasses are more expensive.

Important precautions are recommended when handling laser glasses. They are as follows:

• it is not recommended to direct the beam directly to the surface of the glasses, otherwise they can be damaged;
• you cannot use glasses to work with those ranges for which they are not intended;
• you cannot take off glasses while working;
• Discontinue use of damaged glasses as they do not provide adequate protection.

People with vision problems are advised to consult a specialist before use.

There are many glasses available to protect your eyes from radiation. The models differ from each other primarily in cost and functionality. The most popular are the following.

• ADA instruments VISOR RED - an inexpensive option designed for working with laser levels in rooms with good lighting. The accessory is made of polycarbonate. There is protection against scratches and fogging. The cost is within 400 rubles.

• Stabila - This model is designed to enhance the visibility of the laser beam. The cost is 1500-1700 rubles.

• Specialized glasses for protection against laser radiation ROSOMZ ZN22-SZS22 LAZER 22203 - an expensive model (about 3600 rubles). They can be classified as professional.

When buying protective glasses, you need to focus on important nuances.

1. It is necessary to determine the wavelength of the output radiation.
2. It is also important to determine the following parameters: output power, duration, frequency.
3. Calculate the maximum holding time.
4. Choose a suitable shape.

Power must be determined based on the activity for which the accessory is purchased. So, for epilation, a small power is enough, and for cutting metal, this indicator will need to be increased.Accordingly, the more power, the higher the cost.

See below for an overview of laser goggles.