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, Vol. 237, No. 10, 10.2020, p. 1187-1193.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Laser Pointer: A Possible Risk for the Retina
AU - Birtel, Johannes
AU - Hildebrand, G Darius
AU - Charbel Issa, Peter
N1 - Thieme. All rights reserved.
PY - 2020/10
Y1 - 2020/10
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Child
KW - Humans
KW - Lasers
KW - Retina/diagnostic imaging
KW - Retinal Diseases/etiology
KW - Tomography, Optical Coherence
KW - Visual Acuity
U2 - 10.1055/a-1250-8471
DO - 10.1055/a-1250-8471
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 33059378
VL - 237
SP - 1187
EP - 1193
JO - KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH
JF - KLIN MONATSBL AUGENH
SN - 0023-2165
IS - 10
ER -