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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03383-z |