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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Many a kid (and parent) who has seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber thinks lasers are cool.
What they may not know is this: When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers-even those in toys-can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. And not just to the person using a laser, but to anyone within range of the laser beam.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is particularly concerned about this potential danger to children and those around them, and has issued a draft guidance document on the safety of toy laser products.
Read this Consumer Update to learn how to use laser toys safely and what information should be on the product label.
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