Eclipse Laser Eye Protection

The prolific use of lasers in ground and air combat increases the likelihood of catastrophic eye damage that can result in temporary and permanent blindness. The Eclipse Energy Systems (Eclipse) Laser Eye Protection (LEP) filter blocks NIR laser threats while providing high transmittance in the visible. These filters can be used as an effective stand-alone laser eye protection for various SOCOM forces, including Air Force Special Tactics groups such as Pararescue, Combat Control, and Special Reconnaissance, among others. Currently fielded LEP solutions reduce visual acuity due to either low visible light transmission levels and heavy tinting, or low durability. Thus, special operators refuse to wear them in theatre, especially during dawn, dusk and night missions. This puts the operators at risk, and can result in permanent and debilitating retinal damage. A high clarity, colorless LEP that is durable enough for rugged use, with a wide angular range of protection would increase user acceptance and usage, resulting in reduced occurrence of eye injuries. Eclipse has an LEP spectacle technology tailored to block NIR and other laser threats in multiple wavelengths bands while providing high transmittance and color neutrality in the visible spectrum, and providing unprecedented durability for coatings of its kind.