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808nm Laser Goggles: Essential Protection for Laser Applications

Lasers operating at 808nm are versatile and widely used in various fields. One of their most common applications is in dermatology, specifically for laser hair removal. During this procedure, the laser targets the base of the hair follicle, effectively disrupting hair growth after multiple sessions. With increased power output, 808nm lasers also find use in engraving and cutting tasks.

Using Class IIIA, Class IIIB, or Class IV lasers necessitates proper eye protection. This is especially critical for 808nm lasers, as their near-infrared wavelength is not visible to the naked eye (the visible spectrum ranges from 400-700nm). Ensuring safety against potential harm from these invisible beams is paramount.

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Laser Safety Eyewear from Phillips Safety

Phillips Safety Products offers a range of laser glasses and goggles designed to protect against various laser wavelengths. These safety glasses shield your eyes from the harmful reflected or scattered radiation emitted by laser light. For 808nm lasers, Phillips provides several lens options:

Glass Lenses

Filter	Lens Color	VLT	Wavelength
Alexandrite/Diode High Light Transmission	Blue	55.5%	OD 6+ at 690-1000nm
Argon/Ruby/Diode/Alexandrite/YAG/CO2	Brown	21%	OD 7+ at 710-1200nm
Multiwave YAG/Alexandrite/Diode	Light Blue	64%	OD 7+ at 700-1200nm
Vbeam/Vbeam2/Dye Filter	Purple	22.7%	OD 7+ at 795-810nm
YAG/Alexandrite/Diode/Homium	Light Blue	50%	OD 7+ at 704-1600nm

Polycarbonate Lenses

Filter	Lens Color	VLT	Wavelength
Alexandrite/Diode	Pink	32.6%	OD 5+ at 730-855nm OD 7+ at 755-830nm
D680 UV Excimer/Diode/InGaAs	Green	50%	OD 3+ at 745-1115nm OD 5+ at 800-904nm
D81 Diode 810nm Filter	Yellow-Green	68%	OD 5+ at 800-830nm
Diode/Alexandrite	Green	38%	OD 5+ at 800-980nm
DH83 Laser Safety Filter	Brown	33%	OD 4+ at 808-850nm
Diode	Green	2.8%	OD 6+ at 600-900nm
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)	Green	14%	OD 1.5+ at 550-1100nm OD 3+ at 620-1050nm
Alexandrite/Diode/YAG	Green	41%	OD 5+ at 730-1085nm
Multiwave YAG/Harmonics/Alexandrite/Diode	Amber	10.6%	OD 5+ at 730-1090nm

Glass Lenses

◼ Alexandrite/Diode High Light Transmission – Blue, 55.5% VLT, OD 6+ at 690-1000nm
◼ Argon/Ruby/Diode/Alexandrite/YAG/CO2 – Brown, 21% VLT, OD 7+ at 710-1200nm
◼ Multiwave YAG/Alexandrite/Diode – Light Blue, 64% VLT, OD 7+ at 700-1200nm
◼ Vbeam/Vbeam2/Dye Filter – Purple, 22.7% VLT, OD 7+ at 795-810nm
◼ YAG/Alexandrite/Diode/Homium – Light Blue, 50% VLT, OD 7+ at 704-1600nm

Polycarbonate Lenses

◼ Alexandrite/Diode – Pink, 32.6% VLT, OD 5+ at 730-855nm and OD 7+ at 755-830nm
◼ D680 UV Excimer/Diode/InGaAs – Green, 50% VLT, OD 3+ at 745-1115nm and OD 5+ at 800-904nm
◼ D81 Diode 810nm Filter – Yellow-Green in color, 68% VLT, OD 5+ at 800-830nm
◼ Diode/Alexandrite – Green, 38% VLT, OD 5+ at 800-980nm
◼ DH83 Laser Safety Filter – Brown, 33% VLT, OD 4+ at 808-850nm
◼ Diode – Green, 2.8% VLT, OD 6+ at 600-900nm
◼ Intense Pulse Light (IPL) – Green, 14% VLT, OD 1.5+ at 550-1100nm and OD 3+ at 620-1050nm
◼ Alexandrite/Diode/YAG – Green, 41% VLT, OD 5+ at 730-1085nm
◼ Multiwave YAG/Harmonics/Alexandrite/Diode – Amber, 10.6% VLT, OD 5+ at 730-1090nm

Choosing the Right Safety Eyewear

Your laser’s user manual or label often provides details on the necessary operating parameters, including the appropriate safety eyewear. Additionally, consulting with your organization’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO) can ensure you select the correct protection. For any uncertainties, Phillips Safety Products offers free consultations and optical density calculations from their laser safety experts.

Proper eye protection is essential for anyone working with 808nm lasers. By choosing the right safety goggles or glasses, you can protect your vision and work safely with these powerful tools.