Someone knows something about lasers being used as weapons.
Also, there are lasers available in the 40 watt range that are MORE than powerful enough to burn your retina inot toast. Green laser, 40 watt.
The link says it all to me:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/otheract/icd9/appendix1.htm
*U01.8 Terrorism, other specified
Lasers
Battle wounds
Piercing or stabbing object injuries
Drowned in terrorist operations NOS
E979.8 Terrorism involving other means
Drowning and submersion
Lasers
Piercing or stabbing instruments