Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 120; Flight Crew Total 10620; Flight Crew Type 3915
Other / Unknown
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Human Factors
I was the pilot monitoring. Departing on the CONNR3 SID. Approximate position was HURDL fix at approximately 9;000 feet. We experienced a very bright flash from our right (north). Within a few seconds my right eye started a burning; achy type of sensation. I was not looking directly at the source but it was more of a glancing blow. I thought the eye ache would quickly dissipate like in a camera flash event. I was still able to see and focus to perform duties. I reported the illumination to ATC. We completed the flight but unfortunately the eye irritation was still present.
A B737 First Officer reported suffering eye irritation after being struck by a laser while departing DEN.