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Company Develops Laser-Blocking Eyewear for Pilots

The PerriQuest daytime lenses block laser flashes and provide UV protection. PerriQuest
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Key Takeaways:

  • Laser strikes on aircraft cockpits are a growing and dangerous problem, with over 7,500 incidents reported last year causing disorientation and safety concerns for pilots.
  • PerriQuest Laser Defense Eyewear has been developed to combat this threat by blocking red, green, and blue laser lights while maintaining normal color vision for pilots.
  • The new eyewear is available for preorder with options for daytime or nighttime lenses, including prescription availability, currently being sold primarily through bulk contracts.
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When someone on the ground shines a laser at an aircraft cockpit, there’s not much a pilot can do, and the effect can be disorienting and dangerous to crew and passengers. But a new line of eyewear developed to combat the increasing problem of laser flashes has been developed and is now available for preorder.

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