Diode laser-induced uveitis and visual field defect.
A 38-year-old woman underwent periocular photoepilation of upper eyelids with protective lenses. As a result of the procedure, the patient developed uveitis and a visual field defect. It is recommended that patients who wish to undergo this procedure be informed of its potential side effects.
The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Amber
A
Sheikh
William
W
Hodge
Stuart
S
Coupland
D000328:Adult; D004596:Electroretinography; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012607:Scotoma / Q000209:etiology*; D014605:Uveitis / Q000209:etiology*; D014794:Visual Fields