&gt; not a single instance of permanent eye damage from laser pointers has been recorded anywhere<p>The study referenced is from 2000, before the time when high-power lasers were available on the internet. There&#x27;s a study here which states that green lasers can cause lasting retinal damage [0]. As much as I want a sweet laser I&#x27;d probably zap myself playing around with it.<p>[0] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bmj.com&#x2F;content&#x2F;340&#x2F;bmj.c2982.full" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bmj.com&#x2F;content&#x2F;340&#x2F;bmj.c2982.full</a>