@article{ref1,
title="'Toy' laser macular burns in children",
journal="Eye",
year="2014",
author="Raoof, N. and Chan, T. K. J. and Rogers, N. K. and Abdullah, W. and Haq, I. and Kelly, S. P. and Quhill, F. M.",
volume="28",
number="2",
pages="231-234",
abstract="Purpose: Laser 'toys' can be purchased online and imported with relative ease; the variety of such devices is a potential public safety concern. We describe five children with maculopathy following exposure to laser 'toys'.  MethodsCase series of maculopathy following exposure to laser 'toys'.  Results: Five children were seen in our Ophthalmic Unit with macular injuries following exposure to laser 'toys'. Clinically, three children had an acute vitelliform-like maculopathy which resolved to leave sub-foveal retinal pigment epithelium changes with reduced vision. One case was complicated by a choroidal neovascular membrane.  Conclusion: Laser 'toys', which resemble laser pointers, are increasingly available over the internet. Such 'toys' may not meet safety standards. Retinal injury in childhood following exposure to laser 'toys' is a public safety concern.   Eye advance online publication, 17 January 2014; doi:10.1038/eye.2013.315.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0950-222X",
doi="10.1038/eye.2013.315",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2013.315"
}