Ocular complication of PhotoDerm VL therapy for facial port-wine stain.
BACKGROUND
A case of focal damage to the iris with distortion of the pupil secondary to PhotoDerm therapy in a 2-year-old boy is reported.


OBJECTIVE
To study ocular complication of photoDerm VL therapy for facial port-wine stain. METHODS. : Observatory case report.


RESULTS
PhotoDerm VL therapy may damage ocular tissues.


CONCLUSIONS
Appropriate protection during the procedure is essential.
Sutter
Florian K P
FK
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. sutter.adler@gmx.ch
Landau
Klara
K
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019339:Port-Wine Stain / Q000628:therapy*; D014792:Visual Acuity