A Case of Macular Hole after Exposure to Tattoo Removal by Q-Switched Neodymium:YAG Laser
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 373-377, 2011.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-30452
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of a macular hole resulting from accidental exposure to tattoo removal by the Q-Switched NdYAG laser, which was treated successfully by vitrectomy and silicone oil infusion. CASESUMMARY:
A 33-year-old man presented with decreased visual acuity after accidental exposure to a Q-Switched NdYAG laser. According to fundus examination, vitreous hemorrhage and macular edema were observed. After 21 days, a macular hole had developed which was treated by standard pars plana vitrectomy and gas tamponade. Unfortunately, closure was not obtained on the first attempt. Therefore, a second attempt using silicone oil infusion was performed. Four months after the initial visit, BCVA had increased to 20/50, and anatomical occlusion was achieved.CONCLUSIONS:
The authors of the present study experienced an unusual case of macular hole developed from the Q-Switched NdYAG laser used to remove a tattoo. A satisfactory visual acuity was achieved after silicone oil infusion despite failure in the first surgery.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Retinal Perforations
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Vitrectomy
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Silicone Oils
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Visual Acuity
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Macular Edema
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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