Citation

Noble C, Blice J. Mil. Med. 2015; 180(3): e378-e380.

Affiliation

U.S. Military Tropical Medicine, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00420

PMID

25735035

Abstract

This case report was performed to display the visually significant damage to the retina that can occur with brief exposure to a handheld laser pointer. Laser use in the military is ever increasing in form of target designators, rangefinders, or radar warning systems with powers far greater than used in this case. There is great potential for future cases of retinal damage among active duty members, and the importance of prevention through laser safety programs and recognition through trained medical personnel is paramount.

Language: en