Medium Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Physiological - Other
Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Human Factors
On the outbound leg of the ILS Y 02; between 9000 and 7200 feet; a green laser was beamed at the cockpit 3 times. The laser came from a location 3 miles west of the field. First Officer (FO) was blinded by the light and ducked down below the glareshield. After the parking checklist was completed; the FO mentioned having eye pain. Removed FO from trip. Deadheaded him back on first available flight for medical attention. Laser events are more and more common. Do not try and continue trip. Lasers (green being the worst) can burn the Cornea of the eye. Get medical attention right away and it will heal very quickly.
Air Carrier Captain describes a green laser encounter during approach to MGGT causing temporary blindness for the First Officer. The First Officer is removed from the trip.