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MACULAR BURNS AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO GREEN LASER POINTER OF III B CLASS
<p>Abstract:</p><p>We present a clinical case of macular burn as a result of the effect of laser pointer observed in our 14-year-old patient. The laser pointer was a class III B laser according to the classification of laser power (based on the wavelength and output power of the laser). The patient focused the laser beam on his eyes for a few seconds and then noticed a black spot on both eyes. Examinations revealed decreased visual acuity in both eyes, and spectral-domain optical coherent tomography (SD-OCT) and fluorescent angiography (FAQ) revealed defects in the outer lamellar layers of the retina. Topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops were used for treatment. Re-examination after 3 months showed some clinical improvement, but there were persistent effects.In recent years, the number of people seeking help from ophthalmologists for burns caused by laser pointers has been steadily increasing, especially among children and adolescents 1,2. This situation emphasizes the importance of careful use of laser devices because improper use of these devices can endanger vision. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the power output of laser pointers and laser toys should be limited to 5 milliwatts (mW) 3. However, as laser technology evolved, laser devices became more powerful, portable (e.g., pointers and toys), widely available and affordable.</p><h2><strong> </strong></h2><p> </p>