Is optical mouse bad for the eyes?

[JGarner]

I just purchased a Labtec optical mouse. However, my kids sometime turn it over and stare at the light for a few seconds, before I catch them!

Is this a true laser light that can destroy eyes, or just an L.E.D.? I am hoping someone here would have the answer.

[GX1_Man]

When in doubt protect your kids. Strong bright beams of light might be harmful too.

If in doubt, throw it out!  

[Computer_Commando]

I just purchased a Labtec optical mouse. However, my kids sometime turn it over and stare at the light for a few seconds, before I catch them!

Is this a true laser light that can destroy eyes, or just an L.E.D.? I am hoping someone here would have the answer.

Any laser light must be marked as such with the appropriate warnings.  In this case it's only an LED.

[Flame]

Still not good for the eyes however... I mean, the sun isn't a laser, but you can't look at that lol  Just be careful  

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[JGarner]

Thanks for all your enlightening and most helpful replies. I really appreciate them all.

Glad to know it is not a true laser. Nevertheless, I will make sure they don't play with it.

[GX1_Man]

Good plan. I liked Flame's sun reference very well.

[Flame]

Thanks! lol  

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[Mac]

No.

HOW AN OPTICAL MOUSE WORKS

[musicollector]

No.

HOW AN OPTICAL MOUSE WORKS

hehehe...one of the first places I went to, but there is nothing there about possible a threat to the eyes.

[Mac]

I was wearing welders goggles at the time.

Now that IS bad for the eyes and if you ever get arc-eye you'll know why.

[GX1_Man]

Ouch! It doesn't take much of a crack in the goggles, does it?