Citation

Durukan AH, Gokce G, Guven S, Koylu T, Erdurman FC. J. R. Army Med. Corps 2014; 161(4): 348-350.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Canakkale Military Hospital, Canakkale, Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, UK Royal Army Medical Corps)

DOI

10.1136/jramc-2014-000368

PMID

25525204

Abstract

A high-powered laser is an essential part of a modern military rangefinder; however, this paper presents three cases with macular injury resulting from a high-powered tank laser telemetry device. All injuries occurred when another user deliberately pointed the telemetry target unit at the patient's eyes. The devastating effect of this high-powered laser resulted in a permanent foveal scar in the second patient and a macular hole formation in the third patient. This report emphasises that education plays a primary role in preventing accidental laser injuries. Using general guidelines and safety regulations will prevent accidental macular injuries.

Language: en