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Assessing Laser Safety in Dermatology: Eye Protection and Infection Control Practices Among Board-Certified Korean
Sejin Oh1, Yeong Ho Kim2, Bo Ri Kim3
1Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Annals of Dermatology
|January 29, 2026
Summary
Korean dermatologists show high use of basic laser safety gear but critical gaps in ocular protection and plume control persist. Standardized guidelines and occupational health monitoring are needed for safer laser practice.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Laser Surgery
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Laser procedures are common in dermatology.
- Safety measures like ocular protection and plume control are understudied in real-world settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate eye protection, infection control, and occupational risk awareness among Korean dermatologists using lasers.
- Assess current safety practices in dermatologic laser surgery.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey at the 2024 Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser Surgery meeting.
- Questionnaire covered demographics, laser use, protective equipment, infection control, and health history.
Main Results:
- 79 dermatologists responded. All used goggles, but specific use varied by laser type (CO₂: 26.6%, Er:YAG: 22.8%).
- Only 24.1% had regular eye exams; 13.9% reported eye issues. 89.9% used masks, but 40.8% used inadequate dental masks.
- Suction devices were common (94.9%), but specifications were unclear. High prevalence of warts (46.8%) and some cancer diagnoses were reported.
Conclusions:
- Despite adherence to basic safety, significant gaps in laser safety practices exist.
- Need for standardized guidelines and long-term occupational health monitoring for safe laser practice.
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