What if anything do those laser/ red lights do if shot into somebodys eye?

Question

It's been said that it can do harm. True or false and why.

Answer 1

Some scumbag shot a laser pen into my eye when it was dark outside and i had eyeworms for nearly five minutes and a headache. After this though i was fine and had no more problems although they can probably do some serious damage to your eyesight and even cause blindness.

Answer 2

True because it can blind someone depending how long it gets pointed at their eye. Just like the sun!

Answer 3

Laser are grouped into class. It depends on what class the laser is in. It can damage your retina. Generally speaking commercial based lasers do not damage your retina

Answer 4

true it's been said.  i don't know why other than it can harm the eyes if in for period of time.  just like you don't stare at the sun.