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People can receive an eye injury when they are not using eye protection. Lasers may interfere with vision either temporarily or permanently in one or both eyes. Sometimes those who have received a laser eye injury have reported hearing a popping sound caused by a laser-induced explosion on the retina. Other times the symptoms of a laser burn in the eye will be a very sore eye or a headache shortly after exposure, or excessive watering of the eyes, and the sudden appearance of "floaters" (spots before the eyes) in one's vision. Some individuals receiving laser eye injuries have reported seeing a black spot present in their field of view. Consequently, it is extremely important that all authorized personnel entering the area of the laser (the designated laser controlled area) be provided with and wear protective eyewear.
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