How do you weigh the risks of intraocular eye shields when performing CO2 laser to the eyelids and periocular area?

Do you typically just perform with patient closing their eyes or do you feel the benefit of eye shields outweighs the risk of corneal injuries?

Answer from: at Community Practice

Eye shields should always be used in such situations.

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