A Case of Green Laser Pointer Injury to the Macula
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 681-684, 2008.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-73786
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We report a case of macular injury by accidental exposure to a green laser pointer. CASESUMMARY:
A 25-year-old man had an acute reduction of visual acuity in his right eye two years ago after accidental exposure to a green laser pointer for a few seconds. The patient's best corrected visual acuity was counting fingers in his right eye. Fundus examination and optical coherence tomography showed a macular hole and a linear retinal scar in his right eye.CONCLUSIONS:
Green laser pointers may cause macular damage after exposure of just a few seconds, which can lead to irreversible reduction of visual acuity.
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Assunto principal:
Perfurações Retinianas
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Retinaldeído
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Acuidade Visual
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Cicatriz
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Tomografia de Coerência Óptica
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Olho
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Dedos
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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