@article{ref1,
title="Macular injury resulting from a high-powered tank laser telemetry device",
journal="Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps",
year="2014",
author="Durukan, Ali Hakan and Gokce, G. and Guven, S. and Koylu, T. and Erdurman, F. C.",
volume="161",
number="4",
pages="348-350",
abstract="A high-powered laser is an essential part of a modern military rangefinder; however, this paper presents three cases with macular injury resulting from a high-powered tank laser telemetry device. All injuries occurred when another user deliberately pointed the telemetry target unit at the patient's eyes. The devastating effect of this high-powered laser resulted in a permanent foveal scar in the second patient and a macular hole formation in the third patient. This report emphasises that education plays a primary role in preventing accidental laser injuries. Using general guidelines and safety regulations will prevent accidental macular injuries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0035-8665",
doi="10.1136/jramc-2014-000368",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2014-000368"
}