title: SD-OCT features of laser pointer maculopathy before and after systemic corticosteroid therapy.
abstract: The authors report spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings of laser pointer-induced maculopathy in a 25-year-old man after accidental laser pointer exposure of less than 1 second. The Class 3R laser pointer (output wavelength 532 nm and output power 3.5 to 4.5 mW [continuous wave]) had U.S. Food and Drug Administration certification. One day after exposure, he had visual blurring and metamorphopsia of his right eye. He was treated with a systemic high-dose corticosteroid. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography disclosed a hyperreflective band in the foveal region. After 1 week of treatment, disappearance of hyperreflectivity was observed on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. At 6 months, residual disruption of the outer retinal layer at the fovea remained unchanged. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography was a useful and sensitive tool for evaluating retinal damage and subsequent resolution after treatment.
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmic Research Center, Labbafinejad Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hossein
authors.forename: Jabbarpour
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bonyadi
authors.forename: Roham
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Soheilian
authors.forename: Masoud
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soheilian
authors.forename: Gholam A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Peyman
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D011239:Prednisolone