Which organization approves the eyewear used during laser treatments?

The approval of eyewear used during laser treatments falls under the purview of ANSI, the American National Standards Institute. ANSI is responsible for overseeing the development of consensus standards for products and processes in the United States, including safety standards related to personal protective equipment such as eyewear designed for laser treatments.

Laser procedures can expose both the practitioner and the patient to potentially harmful light, so appropriate eyewear that meets ANSI standards ensures adequate protection against such exposure. This is particularly crucial because lasers emit concentrated light beams that can cause serious harm to the eyes if not properly shielded.

While other organizations, like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), have roles related to workplace safety or medical devices, respectively, they do not specifically approve eyewear used during laser treatments in the same way that ANSI sets the standards for safety in this area.