Thanks, does this mean the LED can penetrate the skin like a laser?
I'm confused because many of the studies talk about lasers. I'm
curious if the LED can heal tendinopathy or vascular problems.
Thanks again.

--- In LEDeffects@yahoogroups.com, V <lights@...> wrote:
>
> Hi realdoggymouse,
>
> Well there are a few differences, One is that a laser can operate
at a much higher power level than an LED, does not mean that all of
them do however, most small lasers put out 5mw or less, LEDs can do
mare than that. A laser puts all the light on one small spot so the
concentration is much greater, but then if you have treat a large
area it may take a long time. LED can cover a large area at once. You
can get LED units much more readily than laser units.
> Leds are safer there is no over doing it in most cases. with a
laser you have to know how much time to use it so you don't over do
it.
> A strong laser can be expensive compared to an LED unit also.
> LED units can be made in more variety of colors for various
applications than lasers can.
> So it all depends on what you want to do and how much you want to
spend. If you have a serious inner ear problem for example a laser
may be best due to its ability to keep the light focused and higher
power, but if you want to sooth sore muscles then an LED unit will
probably work better.
> It all comes down to the right tool for the right job.
>
> Oh and a laser has a more precise frequency than an LED, a narrower
range.
>
>
> Take care,
> V
>
>
> > hi, what is the difference between a cold laser and an LED for
therapy?
> > Thanks!
>
>
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