Retinal injury from a laser skin resurfacing device during medical tourism: a public health concern

Abstract Background Laser skin resurfacing is a popular cosmetic procedure for noninvasive skin rejuvenation. Since health insurance plans often do not cover these types of procedures, patients often pay out of pocket. Consequently, there is an incentive to go abroad, where prices are more affordabl...

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Main Authors: Lester H. Lambert, Brett L. Tompkins, Ian C. Uber, Kapil G. Kapoor, David J. Ramsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03383-z