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KMID : 0360220080490040681
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2008 Volume.49 No. 4 p.681 ~ p.684
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A Case of Green Laser Pointer Injury to the Macula
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Kim Martha
Kwon Ji-Won
Han Young-Keun
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Abstract
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Purpose: We report a case of macular injury by accidental exposure to a green laser pointer.
Case summary: A 25-year-old man had an acute reduction of visual acuity in his right eye two years ago after accidental exposure to a green laser pointer for a few seconds. The patient’s best corrected visual acuity was counting fingers in his right eye. Fundus examination and optical coherence tomography showed a macular hole and a linear retinal scar in his right eye.
Conclusions: Green laser pointers may cause macular damage after exposure of just a few seconds, which can lead to irreversible reduction of visual acuity.
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KEYWORD
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Green laser pointer, Macular injury
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