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Pediatric Bilateral Blue Laser Pointer-Induced Maculopathy
1Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Background:
We report the first case of pediatric bilateral blue laser pointer maculopathy with complete resolution of visual symptoms.
Case:
A 12-year-old boy presented with bilateral decreased visual acuity and central scotomata after blue laser pointer exposure. He was treated with a Medrol Dosepak and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with gradual visual acuity improved from 20/40 OU to 20/20 OU over 22 weeks, but with persistent evidence of outer retinal layer disruption from the external limiting membrane to the interdigitation zone.
Conclusion:
Oral steroids and topical NSAIDs may be effective in improving visual outcomes in laser pointer maculopathy in the pediatric population.
