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N Raoof1, T K J Chan1, N K Rogers1
11] Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK [2] Department of Ophthalmology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
Eye (London, England)
|January 18, 2014
Summary
Children exposed to laser toys experienced vision-threatening macular injuries. These laser toys, often bought online, pose a significant public safety risk due to potential lack of safety standards and resulting retinal damage.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Public Health
Background:
- Laser toys are easily accessible online and pose a potential public safety concern.
- The variety and availability of these devices raise questions about their safety standards.

