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Two WestJet Airlines pilots sought medical treatment after a blinding laser was repeatedly fired directly into their eyes as they prepared to land a Boeing 737 airliner at Ottawa airport.

The strikes are the most serious lasing at the airport in recent years. The incident occurred late Sept. 23 as the flight inbound from Vancouver descended on an approach to runway 25.

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A green laser beam came from directly ahead of and below and illuminated the flight deck, according to new details from Transport Canada.

“The captain and first officer both looked directly into the beam,” says the report. “The captain is experiencing a slight burning sensation to his left eye. First officer has no symptoms at this time. Both pilots have decided to seek medical treatment.”

The 737-600 landed without incident.

WestJet said Tuesday that the pilots reported itching and discomfort, were checked out at hospital and cleared to fly.