Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina

Johannes Birtel; G Darius Hildebrand; Peter Charbel Issa

doi:10.1055/a-1250-8471

Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina

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Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina. / Birtel, Johannes; Hildebrand, G Darius; Charbel Issa, Peter.

in: KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH, Jahrgang 237, Nr. 10, 10.2020, S. 1187-1193.

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Birtel, J, Hildebrand, GD & Charbel Issa, P 2020, 'Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina', KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH, Jg. 237, Nr. 10, S. 1187-1193. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1250-8471

APA

Birtel, J., Hildebrand, G. D., & Charbel Issa, P. (2020). Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina. KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH, 237(10), 1187-1193. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1250-8471

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Birtel J, Hildebrand GD, Charbel Issa P. Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina. KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH. 2020 Okt;237(10):1187-1193. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1250-8471

Bibtex

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title = "Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina",

abstract = "In recent years, an increasing incidence of laser pointer-associated retinal injuries has been observed, likely due to easy access to incorrectly classified laser pointers, their labelling as toys, and lack of awareness concerning the associated risk. Laser pointer exposure can lead to irreversible retinal damage and associated vision loss, depending on the wavelength, radiation power, duration of exposure, localization, and spot size. Pronounced retinal laser damage is especially seen in children and teenagers. The structural appearance of retinal laser pointer damage varies and, in some cases, may be a diagnostic challenge. Besides often subtle findings on optical coherence tomography examination, characteristic alterations on near-infrared autofluorescence imaging may be valuable for the diagnosis of retinal laser pointer injuries and for differentiating other retinal lesions with similar appearance. The increase in laser pointer injuries indicates that regulatory actions and increased public awareness are required regarding the dangers of laser pointers.",

keywords = "Adolescent, Child, Humans, Lasers, Retina/diagnostic imaging, Retinal Diseases/etiology, Tomography, Optical Coherence, Visual Acuity",

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