DANSK DSF/PREN ISO 12609-1 [ Draft ]

This document specifies general requirements for operators' eye protectors for intense light source (ILS) equipment used on humans and animals for cosmetic and medical applications against excessive exposure to optical radiation in the spectral range 250 nm to 3000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation. This document is applicable to devices intended for patient protection during ILS procedures except for treatment in periorbital area. For the selection and use of suitable patient eyewear during ILS procedure see ISO/DTR 22463. This document does not apply to: - laser protectors, for which ISO 19818 applies; - protectors for medically prescribed applications (not occupational); e.g. eye protection for severe dry eye, tints prescribed for medical conditions; - sunglasses for general use for which ISO 12312-1 applies; - protectors used for tanning equipment; - protectors intended for direct observation of the sun, such as for solar-eclipse viewing for which ISO 12312-2 applies; - protectors intended to protect against ionizing radiation for which IEC 61331-3 applies.