The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser light is very pure in color, can be extremely intense and can be directed with great precision. It is in this property that lasers are used to permanently remove unwanted hairs. They target and destroy hair follicles, without damaging the skin. Because of this, laser had become the ultimate solution to removing unwanted hairs and its results are permanent.

However, lasers can be very destructive to your eyes, direct contact or even with just a reflection. That is why certain precautions should be taken while undergoing a laser hair removal treatment. The only way to avoid permanent damage to the retina resulting in blindness or in mild cases damage lens or cornea is to wear laser eyewear during your treatment. You should always wear it to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the lasers. You have to bear in mind, you won’t know if your eyes are damage by the lasers because you won’t feel any pain, due to the absence of pain sensors in your eyes.

There are 4 types of laser eyewear you could use during your laser hair removal treatment. You could use laser safety glasses, laser safety spectacles, laser safety goggles, and wraps. All of them provide certain protection from the laser’s destructive rays. It is very important that you should discuss with your doctor on what laser eyewear you should wear during the treatment. With this, you can guarantee that your eyes are safe during your laser hair removal treatment.