Macular burns as a result of exposure to green laser pointer of III B class

Ayan Mammadkhanova; Aziz Mehtiyev; Tural Galbinur

doi:10.30546/2788-516X.2020.1.1.9

Ayan Mammadkhanova HAT Medicine Clinic, Azerbaijan
Aziz Mehtiyev Azerbaijan Medical University
Tural Galbinur National Prime Hospital

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30546/2788-516X.2020.1.1.9

Keywords: Macular burn, Lazer pointer, Laser injury, Laser safety

Abstract

We present a clinical case of macular burn as a result of the effect of laser pointer observed in our 14-year-old patient. The laser pointer was a class III B laser according to the classification of laser power (based on the wavelength and output power of the laser). The patient focused the laser beam on his eyes for a few seconds and then noticed a black spot on both eyes. Examinations revealed decreased visual acuity in both eyes, and spectral-domain optical coherent tomography (SD-OCT) and fluorescent angiography (FAQ) revealed defects in the outer lamellar layers of the retina. Topical corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops were used for treatment. Re-examination after 3 months showed some clinical improvement, but there were persistent effects.

Author Biographies

Ayan Mammadkhanova, HAT Medicine Clinic, Azerbaijan

MD, HAT Medicine Clinic, Baku, Azerbaijan

Aziz Mehtiyev, Azerbaijan Medical University

Department of Ophthalmology, Azerbaijan Medical University; Baku, Azerbaijan

Tural Galbinur, National Prime Hospital

Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology, National Prime Hospital, Azerbaijan

Macular burns as a result of exposure to green laser pointer of III B class

Abstract

Author Biographies

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