Laser and light-based devices can cause serious ocular complications, including corneal abrasions, loss of visual acuity and pupillary abnormalities. Injuries result from direct exposure to electrical current from artifi...
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This paper presents retinal injuries in 10 eyes of seven teenagers who had been playing with a handheld laser. They reported different degrees of visual symptoms in the form of central
Handheld laser pointer retinal burns are a significant and rapidly rising public health concern. These gadgets are getting cheaper, more potent, frequently mislabelled, and simple to
We report a case of accidental laser exposure in a dentist who was working with a diode laser. The patient presented within 24 hours of exposure and the clinical fundus examination and spectral
There is an increasing trend of reported laser-induced ocular injury. We aimed to review the literature on the basic principles of laser, clinical management and safety precaution of laser
At low-power levels, lasers may produce a temporary reduction in visual performance in critical tasks such as driving a vehicle. At high-power levels, greatly exceeding exposure limits, they may produce
Laser and light-based devices can cause serious ocular complications, including corneal abrasions, loss of visual acuity and pupillary abnormalities.
Possible ocular complications related to the cosmetic use of lasers and lights range from mild eyelid swelling and erythema to potentially blinding macular injury. Ocular injury may also be inflicted by the
Our review of 207 eyes of 171 cases reported through December, 2018, provides important insights into characteristic features of handheld laser maculopathy, including findings that
A 40-year-old man sustained an accidental, laser-induced retinal injury that progressed to a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) in each eye. He presented after the injury occurred while using a
Electrical and lightning injuries create unique eye damage patterns distinct from typical trauma. Learn key diagnostic features, imaging findings, and management.
Our review of 207 eyes of 171 cases reported through December,