Lazer pointer in the eye?

Question

how long does it need to be pointed directly in the eye before the eye is damaged?

what ever it projects, that cant be a good thing (Radiation?) i believe it was a class 2 Lazer, pretty powerful.

would the radiation stay in the eye if exposed long enough?

Answer 1

yes, a lazer pointer is more dangerous to the eye then the sun. only idiots point them into their own or other peoples eyes

Answer 2

Prolonged exposure would burn the retina, causing localised blindness. Very serious damage which is permanent.

It won't introduce any radioactive products in the eye!

It's just like the damage that would happen if you stared at the sun.