OrangeMonkey
Newly Enlightened
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I just got a brand new green 532mW laser pen as a gift and was extremely excited to go out and see what it could do!
Caring greatly for my eyesight I read the specs on the warning label (i don't have the box or manufacturer information since I received this as a gift). I'm a little confused as to the power of the laser since it's rated as a class IIIb product BUT it's also rated at <5mW power output. As far as I can tell, these specs are conflicting because a class IIIb product would have to have an output of >5mW.
Should I be worried about using this pen?
P.S
Unlike many high powered green lasers, this beam is not clearly visible during the day, only slightly visible during the night (and i suspect this is due to dust), and it can't burn paper or pop balloons.
Caring greatly for my eyesight I read the specs on the warning label (i don't have the box or manufacturer information since I received this as a gift). I'm a little confused as to the power of the laser since it's rated as a class IIIb product BUT it's also rated at <5mW power output. As far as I can tell, these specs are conflicting because a class IIIb product would have to have an output of >5mW.
Should I be worried about using this pen?
P.S
Unlike many high powered green lasers, this beam is not clearly visible during the day, only slightly visible during the night (and i suspect this is due to dust), and it can't burn paper or pop balloons.