Bilateral macular injury from a green laser pointer
Ali Dirani,1,2 Elias Chelala,2 Ali Fadlallah,1,2 Rafic Antonios,1 George Cherfan11Beirut Eye Specialist Hospital, 2Faculty of Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon Abstract: We report the case of a 13-year-old boy who had a bilateral macular injury after playing with a green laser point...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2013-10-01
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| Series: | Clinical Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/bilateral-macular-injury-from-a-green-laser-pointer-a14823 |
| Summary: | Ali Dirani,1,2 Elias Chelala,2 Ali Fadlallah,1,2 Rafic Antonios,1 George Cherfan11Beirut Eye Specialist Hospital, 2Faculty of Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon Abstract: We report the case of a 13-year-old boy who had a bilateral macular injury after playing with a green laser pointer for a duration of 1 minute. Clinical examination revealed a decrease in visual acuity and macular injury in both eyes, and imaging investigations revealed a bilateral macular lesion due to exposure to the laser pointer. At 3 months' follow up, visual function had improved but remained partially impaired. This case emphasizes the importance of cautious and appropriate use of laser pointer devices because of the potential vision-threatening hazards induced by mishandling of these devices. Keywords: green laser pointer, bilateral, macular injury |
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| ISSN: | 1177-5467 1177-5483 |