title: Laser safety.
abstract: Laser safety is a critical component in any laser surgery program. When used improperly, lasers have the potential to cause severe skin burns, induce corneal opacity and cataracts, damage the retina leading to blindness, and cause chronic respiratory diseases. For these reasons, each laser user is obligated to establish and comply with a laser safety program as outlined by ANSI.
authors.forename: Thomas R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Fry
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012449:Safety; D017751:Safety Management