Related Experiment Videos
Light-induced maculopathy. Potential for recovery
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|November 1, 1986
Summary
Operating room microscope use during cataract surgery can cause maculopathy. However, visual field deficits showed significant recovery over time, suggesting potential for visual rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure.
- Operating room microscopes are essential tools.
- Potential for microscope-induced ocular damage exists.