TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Macular injury resulting from a high-powered tank laser telemetry device
JO  - Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
A1  - Durukan, Ali Hakan
A1  - Gokce, G.
A1  - Guven, S.
A1  - Koylu, T.
A1  - Erdurman, F. C.
SP  - 348
EP  - 350
VL  - 161
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0035-8665
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2014-000368
ID  - ref1
ER  -