Work

Macular Burns from Nonmedical Lasers

Year: 2015

Type: article

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.

Source: Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.4274/tjo.29577

Authors: Işıl Sayman Muslubaş, Mümin Hocaoğlu, Serra Arf, Hakan Özdemir, Murat Karaçorlu

Institution: Istanbul Retina Institute (Turkey)

Language: Turkish

Topic: Ocular and Laser Science Research

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2412729971

FWCI: 0.58

Cites: 11

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10