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A Laser-induced Mouse Model of Chronic Ocular Hypertension to Characterize Visual Defects

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[Handheld laser maculopathy: two case reports].

Alicia Zubicoa Enériz¹, Laura Tabuenca Del Barrio², Marcos Mozo Cuadrado²

¹Departamento de Oftalmología, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Navarra, España. Azubicoa.1@gmail.com.

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|November 24, 2019

Summary

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Recreational laser pointer use can cause serious retinal injuries, particularly in children. Fortunately, visual acuity often recovers spontaneously without intervention, as seen in two pediatric cases.

Keywords:

laser pointer macula/injury pediatrics retinopathy

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Public Health

Background:

Improper laser pointer use, especially recreationally, poses a risk of sight-threatening retinal injuries.
Limited data exists on the characterization, treatment, and prognosis of laser-induced retinal damage.

Observation:

This study details two pediatric cases (ages 16 and 12) presenting with decreased visual acuity due to macular alterations.
These alterations were identified through funduscopic examination following suspected laser pointer exposure.

Findings:

Both patients experienced complete visual recovery without requiring any specific treatment.
This aligns with findings from a larger series where most cases resolved with observation, and only one required surgery.

Implications:

Pediatric laser pointer eye injuries may have a better prognosis than previously characterized.
Highlights the need for increased awareness regarding safe laser pointer usage, particularly among children.
Suggests conservative management may be effective for certain types of laser-induced maculopathy.