They're treating the veins on my legs, nowhere near my face. I have severe claustrophobia and am hoping they can treat me without my needing to wear anything on my face.
Eye protection is required by state regulations . There are many types of eye protective devices so you may be able to find one that doesn't cause you to have claustrophobia.
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The purpose of the protective eyewear when a laser is used is to protect the retina from laser . The medical recommendations and depending on state laws, may legally require this eye protection for the patient.
You are however correct in identifying the minute probability of this exposure during leg laser treatment. Furthermore, the laser is only activated once it is under the skin so that direct eye exposure is eliminated. In the vast majority of instances, the treating professionals do not wear eye protection for these very reasons. Your phlebologist may waive your need to wear the glasses and it is helpful to know that the laser is only used for an average of 2 minutes.
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That is a standard regulation. If you don't wish to wear the laser goggles, the alternative would be to have radiofrequency ablation (RFA aka VNUS ClosureFast) performed. There is no need for goggles with RFA.
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This is simply a guideline for any laser use. Your eyes must be protected even thought the risk of injury is very low.
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OSHA requires eye protection for everyone in the room when a laser is being used.
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It is part of the OSHA requirements and we have to abide by them. It is meant to avoid the potential of accidental activation of the laser.
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If someone were to remove the laser for the body and activate it pointed toward your eye it could be harmful to your eyes. I very unlikely scenario I would admit.
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State law dictates requirement for eye safety when lasers are in use. Although an unlikelyoccurance, looking directly int the laser can result in serious eye damage.
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You have to wear glasses when you do laser procedures for safety reasons. We use a safer technology with better clinical outcomes called the VNUS Closure Procedure. No need to wear glasses as this uses RF energy vs.Laser. Hope this helps.
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It's regulation.
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