If unlimited access to high power handheld laser devices continues, this will continue to be a significant global public health problem, leading to a large number of eye injuries.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:This case report evaluates a 38-year-old male patient with retinal injury and visual impairment due to the exposure of Class 3Ahandheld green- blue diode laser purchased online.
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Key Findings & Data:The patient, who was unresponsive to medical treatment, developed a full-thickness macular hole over time and required vitreoretinal surgery.
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Conclusion & Impact:If unlimited access to high power handheld laser devices continues, this will continue to be a significant global public health problem, leading to a large number of eye injuries.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
This case report evaluates a 38-year-old male patient with retinal injury and visual impairment due to the exposure of Class 3Ahandheld green- blue diode laser purchased online. The patient, who was unresponsive to medical treatment, developed a full-thickness macular hole over time and required vitreoretinal surgery. Although the patient had an anatomical and functional improvement by early surgical treatment, it should be noted that these devices have the potential to cause permanent damage to the eye. If unlimited access to high power handheld laser devices continues, this will continue to be a significant global public health problem, leading to a large number of eye injuries.
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Cite This Article
YILMAZ, G., PINARCI, E. Y., BAYAR, S. A., ÖZTÜRKER, Z., AKKOYUN, İ. (2022). Macular Hole After Commercially Available Handheld Diod Laser Exposure. Retina-Vitreus, Cilt: 30 - Sayı: 2, 187–189. https://ajindex.com/articles/589178
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