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Skin lasers effect on eyes

2019-01-11 11:12:39
Is it possible that skin resurfacing lasers like co2 can harm the eyes? Is there any way of assesing the safety profile of such laser treatments?
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Until eyes are directly exposed to it,usually there is no harm. Keep the eyes closed during treatment. Rest the dermatologist or plastic surgeon will tell you.

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