@article{ref1,
title="Bilateral macular injury from a green laser pointer",
journal="Clinical ophthalmology",
year="2013",
author="Cherfan, George and Antonios, Rafic and Fadlallah, Ali and Chelala, Elias and Dirani, Ali",
volume="7",
number="",
pages="2127-2130",
abstract="We report the case of a 13-year-old boy who had a bilateral macular injury after playing with a green laser pointer for a duration of 1 minute. Clinical examination revealed a decrease in visual acuity and macular injury in both eyes, and imaging investigations revealed a bilateral macular lesion due to exposure to the laser pointer. At 3 months' follow up, visual function had improved but remained partially impaired. This case emphasizes the importance of cautious and appropriate use of laser pointer devices because of the potential vision-threatening hazards induced by mishandling of these devices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1177-5467",
doi="10.2147/OPTH.S53024",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S53024"
}