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.
Sheikh
Amber
A
The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Hodge
William
W
Coupland
Stuart
S
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