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Anterior Segment Injury by a High-Power Handheld Blue Laser Device
Mohammad A Al-Amry1, Sulaiman M Alsulaiman2, Nicola G Ghazi3
1a Anterior Segment Division , King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
To report a case of severe anterior segment inflammation secondary to exposure to a high-power blue laser device.
Methods:
Case report.
Results:
A 14-year-old male presented with redness, pain and decreased vision in his left eye after exposure to blue laser. Examination indicated severe conjunctival injection associated with 4+ cells in the anterior chamber with fibrinous reaction. The posterior pole was normal.
Conclusion:
Blue laser devices are easily available through the Internet. These devices can cause devastating ocular injuries. National safety guidelines are required to regulate use.
