Laser Safety Eyewear (Non-CME)

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Learn about the significance of laser-protective eyewear and how to select the right eyewear based on laser specifications.

The views expressed and materials presented in these videos represent the personal views of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the opinion of the ASLMS. Any forms are provided as a template for your use in providing safety checks, audits, and guideline compliance. They are provided in an open format for ease of updating as ANSI, OSHA, State guidelines and laws are revised. All materials are provided for informational purposes only, and the ASLMS assumes no responsibility for the content of the materials, including but not limited to the videos made by the speaker or group of speakers. As always, the onus of staying current falls on the facility LSO using any of these documents or materials provided by ASLMS and its members.  

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Appropriate Protective Eyewear
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Open to view video. Patti Owens, BSN, MHA, RN, CMLSO, CNOR explains the importance of laser-protective eyewear and how to determine the appropriate eyewear based on laser parameters. Recorded at the ASLMS 2022 Annual Conference.
Patient Protective Eyewear & Lasers: Important Considerations
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Open to view video. In this presentation, Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD, FACS and John E. Hoopman, CMLSO demonstrate ocular protection essential for patient and provider safety.
Laser Eyewear Audit Booklet
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Open to download resource. Aesthetic laser treatments involve the use of high-energy that can pose a risk to the eyes of both patients and practitioners. Proper safety eyewear, for both the practitioner and the patient, is crucial to protect against potential eye damage. This protocol outlines the steps for selecting, caring for, and using safety eyewear during aesthetic laser treatments. This booklet contains: Protocol for Selecting, Caring, and Using Safety Eyewear for Aesthetic Treatments Laser / Light-Based Device Safety Survey Laser Eyewear Audit and Inventory Form