ArticleMiddle East African journal of ophthalmology
Retinal Damage from Laser Pointer Misuse - Case Series from the Military Sector in Oman.
Article in Middle East African journal of ophthalmology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Clinical and Imaging Spectrum of Laser-Induced Maculopathy Caused by Laser Projection Devices.Cureus · 2025Article
- Measuring spatial visual loss in rats by retinotopic mapping of the superior colliculus using a novel multi-electrode array technique.Journal of neuroscience methods · 2024Article
- MACULAR HOLE FORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH INTENSE PULSED LIGHT THERAPY.Retinal cases & brief reports · 2022Article
- Retinal burns from laser pointers: a risk in children with behavioural problems.Eye (London, England) · 2019Review
- Non-Therapeutic Laser Retinal Injury.International journal of ophthalmic research · 2019Article
- Retinal Injury Following Laser Pointer Exposure.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2017Article
- Laser Pointers Revisited.Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2016Article
- Knowledge and attitude towards hazardous effects of laser pointers among attendees of football matches in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological SocietyArticle
- Green laser induced foveal cyst sustained in a recreational laser light show.Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological SocietyArticle
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Abstract
Laser pointers are practical and safe training tools when used properly. If used incorrectly they can cause ocular damage, potentially resulting in devastating vision loss. The ocular and visual morbidity can result in significant expenses for medical care and inability to work (temporarily or permanently) for civilians and military personnel. We present three cases of soldiers who experienced vision loss following exposure to laser pointers, while celebrating successful football game.
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