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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Dove Medical Press
2013
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| Résumé: | 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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