Self-induced laser maculopathy in an adolescent boy utilizing a mirror.
Laser maculopathy is a rare complication that can occur when a beam of laser light is focused directly on the macula. This report describes the first published case of self-induced laser pointer maculopathy that was secondary to laser beam reflection from a mirror. The patient demonstrated both visual and anatomic recovery during the follow-up period. In addition, the issue of discrepancy between the labeled and actual power of laser pointers is addressed.
Christina Y
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Weng
Caroline R
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Baumal
Thomas A
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Albini
Audina M
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Berrocal
D002648:Child; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012607:Scotoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology; D014794:Visual Fields / Q000502:physiology