Laser Threats and How We Defeat Them
Lasers used to be seen as harmless gadgets. Today, high-powered handheld lasers are cheap and easy to buy. The problem is they’re not toys — they’re strong enough to cause serious, permanent damage to your eyes in just seconds.
For pilots, law enforcement, military, and even everyday people, laser threats have become a real problem.
Why Lasers Are Dangerous
Your eyes are designed to take in light, but they’re not built to handle concentrated beams. A laser doesn’t scatter like sunlight — it stays focused and pushes all its energy into a single point on your retina. That’s what makes it so dangerous.
Depending on the strength and exposure, lasers can cause:
- Glare – Bright light that makes it hard to see.
- Flash blindness – A sudden whiteout, like a camera flash but stronger.
- Afterimages – Spots or shapes burned into your vision that linger.
- Retinal burns – Permanent blind spots from damaged tissue.
Even a brief strike at the wrong moment — like while flying or driving — can be dangerous. At higher powers, damage is permanent and happens almost instantly.
The Most Dangerous Laser Colors
Not all lasers are equal. The risk comes from their wavelength, or color:
- Green (~532 nm) – The most common in laser strikes, especially in aviation. The eye is most sensitive to green, so it looks extra bright and blinding.
- Blue (~445 nm) – Popular with cheap high-power lasers online. Blue light digs deeper into the eye and can cause lasting cell damage.
- Red (~650 nm) – Less noticeable, but still capable of burning retinal tissue at higher strengths.
These three colors are responsible for most real-world laser hazards.
How Our Sunglasses Block Lasers
Standard sunglasses don’t protect against lasers. They block UV rays and reduce sunlight, but laser light cuts right through. That’s why we built our lenses differently.
Our sunglasses use advanced filters that specifically target blue, green, and red wavelengths — the ones that matter most. When a laser hits the lens, the harmful energy is absorbed and reduced before it ever reaches your eye.
That means:
- Green lasers don’t blind you as easily.
- Blue lasers lose their strength before reaching your retina.
- Red lasers are weakened, keeping your vision safe.
And unlike overly dark filters, our lenses do this without killing your clarity. You can still see screens, instruments, and your surroundings with confidence.
Why Laser Protection Matters
For pilots, a laser strike on approach or landing is more than annoying — it’s dangerous. A flash of green light across the cockpit can blind or distract you at the worst time.
For law enforcement and military, lasers are being used as harassment tools. In the middle of an operation, even a second of lost vision can put lives at risk.
For everyone else, powerful consumer lasers can still cause burns and blind spots in seconds.
Lasers aren’t rare anymore. They’re here, and they’re a growing hazard. Protecting against them is no longer optional.
Built for Today’s Threats
Our sunglasses are more than shades. They’re built as a shield for your eyes — not just against the sun, but against the growing threat of handheld lasers.
- Block blue, green, and red laser wavelengths.
- Maintain clear, sharp vision without over-darkening.
- Provide mission-ready protection for aviation, tactical, and everyday use.
In short: they keep your eyes safe where regular sunglasses fail.
Final Thoughts
Lasers may look harmless, but they’re not. They can blind, distract, or permanently damage your vision in an instant. And with cheap, high-powered devices easy to find, the risk is higher than ever.
That’s why we built sunglasses designed to stop them. By blocking the most dangerous wavelengths while keeping your vision clear, our eyewear gives you the protection regular sunglasses can’t.
Your eyes only get one shot. Make sure they’re ready.