Ablative laser procedures such as CO₂ and Erbium (Er:YAG) systems generate significant heat and high-energy pulses in close proximity to the eyes. These treatments demand reliable, purpose-built patient eye protection, especially when working near delicate anatomical areas.
In many practices, clinicians attempt to improve access by placing white medical gauze under reusable PPE goggles. While common, this workaround introduces serious safety concerns:
- Fire hazard: White cotton gauze is flammable and can ignite when exposed to high-energy laser strikes.
- Inadequate protection: Gauze does not provide certified laser attenuation and offers no optical density protection.
- Poor anatomical access: Bulky goggles combined with gauze prevent safe access to critical treatment zones such as the inner canthus, glabella, and crow’s feet.
- Increased contamination risk: Reusable goggles and gauze increase the potential for cross-contamination between patients.
These limitations create unnecessary risk for both patients and providers.
Laser-AID Is the Solution
Laser-AID Disposable Eye Shields are designed specifically for ablative laser environments, where precision, heat, and access must coexist safely.
Laser-AID Disposable Eye Shields provide:
- Easy access to treatment areas including crow’s feet, glabella, and inner canthus
- Sterile, single-use protection for every patient
- Consistent coverage during high-energy exposure
- Reduced infection and cross-contamination risk
- Elimination of unsafe gauze-based workarounds
By conforming closely to the orbital anatomy, Laser-AID allows clinicians to treat confidently near the eyes without compromising protection or workflow.
For ablative procedures, disposable eye protection is not just a convenience—it is a clinical best practice that supports both patient safety and procedural efficiency.