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ArticleBiomedical optics express2021

Evaluation of the potential eye hazard at visible wavelengths of the supercontinuum generated by an ultrafast NIR laser in water.

Xomalin G Peralta, Joseph E Clary, Amanda M Peterson, Gary D Noojin, Brian J Lund, Francesco J Echeverria, Benjamin A Rockwell

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Article in Biomedical optics express, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Xomalin G PeraltaSAIC, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4034-3214
Joseph E ClarySAIC, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Amanda M PetersonSAIC, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Gary D NoojinSAIC, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Brian J LundSAIC, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Francesco J EcheverriaAir Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing, Airman Systems Directorate, Bioeffects Division, Optical Radiation Bioeffects Branch, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Benjamin A RockwellAir Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing, Airman Systems Directorate, Bioeffects Division, Optical Radiation Bioeffects Branch, 4141 Petroleum Rd., JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lasers with ultrashort pulse durations have become ubiquitous in various applications, including ocular surgery. Therefore, we need to consider the role of nonlinear optical effects, such as supercontinuum generation during propagation within the ocular media, when evaluating their potential hazard. We used a NIR femtosecond laser to generate a supercontinuum within an artificial eye. We recorded the visible spectra of the supercontinuum generated and calculated the energy contained within the visible band. Our results indicate that for wavelengths between 1350 nm and 1450 nm the energy contained within the visible band of the generated white light supercontinuum may surpass current safety exposure limits, and pose a risk of injury to the retina.

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PMID33680565
PMCPMC7901319

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