Citation

Shneck M, Levy J, Klemperer I, Lifshitz T. Retin. Cases Brief Rep. 2007; 1(3): 178-181.

Affiliation

From the Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Wolters Kluwer)

DOI

10.1097/01.ICB.0000279655.23981.99

PMID

25390789

Abstract

BACKGROUND:: Laser injuries caused by Q-switched lasers are not unusual in the military and laboratories. To our knowledge, only one case of eye injury during a laser show has been reported previously.

METHODS:: Case series.

RESULTS:: All three patients had uniocular foveal hemorrhagic injury demonstrated by fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography. The lesions resolved within 6 months.

CONCLUSIONS:: Laser retinal injuries can cause transient or permanent visual damage. Accidental eye injuries during a laser show may be possible.

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