Are the higher power 200 to 300mw LASERS dangerous?
A. In responsible hands, they are no more “dangerous” than very bright flashlights. Staring into the beam of either a LASER or a 1,000 Watt Klieg lamp will most likely cause temporary “spot blindness” but to permanently damage your retina would probably be unlikely at any appreciable distance because a light this bright will cause an involuntary aversion reaction. This is the reason that shining a LASER at an aircraft or moving vehicle is illegal. Looking into a LASER beam of a 200mW or higher power LASER at close range is definitely NOT recommended.
