Fraxel
®
1550, Fraxel 1927 and Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 Laser System
Part Number 10-05170 Rev. O
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3.3.11 Protective eyewear of the correct optical density for the laser
wavelength must be worn at all times during the laser procedure
and during laser verification and calibration. Failure to use
appropriate eyewear with the Fraxel Laser Systems increases the
risk of injury to the cornea, sclera and soft tissue of the eye.
3.3.12 All protective glasses or goggles must bear a label from the
manufacturer identifying the wavelengths for which their use is
intended and the optical density at those wavelengths.
3.3.13 All protective eyewear must have side shields for protection against
inadvertent exposure from the side. Failure to use appropriate
eyewear with the Fraxel Laser Systems increases the risk of injury
to the cornea, sclera and soft tissue of the eye.
3.3.14 Laser safety eyewear shall be properly stored away from direct
sunlight to prevent degradation of the absorbing media, such as
photobleaching.
3.3.15 When cleaning eyewear, do not use solvents or abrasives that might
remove protective coatings. Follow the manufacturers’
recommendations for cleaning.
3.3.16 Two sets of appropriate protective eyewear are provided with each
Fraxel Laser System. Additional sets may be purchased from Solta
(See Section 6.0 – Re-Order Information). One set of the eyewear
is designed to be used over optical spectacles.
3.3.17 Examples of patient-specific eye protection, not tested and not
endorsed by Solta, but used by practitioners skilled with the use of
this and similar lasers, are given in the “Re-Order Information –
Section 6.0” of this manual. The presence of these products in this
manual does not constitute an all-inclusive list of products, nor does
it constitute an endorsement of any product or a testimonial of
safety or efficacy.
3.3.18 Discard eyewear if it becomes scratched, chipped or if the
protection is in any other way compromised as serious injury may
result.
3.3.19 Contact lenses and regular glasses do not provide adequate
protection. Laser protective eyewear must be worn. Failure to use
appropriate eyewear with the Fraxel Laser Systems increases the
risk of injury to the cornea, sclera and soft tissue of the eye.
3.3.20 The treatment room door shall be kept closed during operation of
the laser. Door interlocks can optionally be installed to
automatically disable the laser when the treatment room door is
open.
3.3.21 Keep reflective objects out of the treatment field to avoid accidental
reflection. Remember that stainless steel eye shields may cause
some reflection of the laser beam.
