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Doctors Warn On Kids’ Vision Loss from Laser Pointers

Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some irreversible vision loss, according to researchers who treated four boys for these injuries. Doctors, teachers and parents should be aware that this can happen, and …

Laser Pointer Complaints Decline in Maryland Town

Police say a ban on the sale and possession of laser pointers in Ocean City, Md., has led to a significant decline in incidents and complaints. The Town Council passed the ban May 19 after receiving hundreds of complaints in …