title: Macular Burns from Nonmedical Lasers.
abstract: Laser devices are widely used for medical, military, industrial and entertainment purposes. This extensive and unregulated use of lasers can cause a variety of maculopathies that can result in permanent vision loss. Uncontrolled and inappropriate use of laser instruments should be prevented with strict rules. We strongly emphasize the importance of changing the general misperception that lasers are safe to use for entertainment purposes. In this study we aim to report the clinical features of three patients with a history of maculopathy caused by exposure to laser light in an entertainment venue.
authors: İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Işıl
authors: I
authors: Sayman Muslubaş
authors: İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Mümin
authors: M
authors: Hocaoğlu
authors: İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Serra
authors: S
authors: Arf
authors: İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Hakan
authors: H
authors: Özdemir
authors: İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors: Murat
authors: M
authors: Karaçorlu
keywords: Nonmedical laser; macular burn; vitreoretinal surgery