Tasmanian Teen Suffers Significant Vision Loss Due to Laser Pointer Incident
In a harrowing event, a teenager from Tasmania, Australia, has experienced a catastrophic loss of vision after an accident with a laser pointer. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the teen, who had casually shone the laser pointer into his eyes, lost an estimated 75 percent of his eyesight as a direct result. This incident highlights the considerable risks associated with improper use of lasers, often seen as harmless toys.
