[Accidental laser coagulation of the macula (author's transl)].
During experimental studies with Q-switched laser radiation a laser beam with an impulse energy of 100 mJ reached the left eye of a patient. Dense vitreal hemorrhage developed; later fundus evaluation revealed coagulation of the macula with circular subretinal bleeding. Six month later a scar with retinal folds was observed at the posterior pole; the visual acuity was 0.1. The accident is compared with previously reported cases.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014822:Vitreous Body
Alzidentelle Laserkoagulation der Makula.