Macular injury resulting from a high-powered tank laser telemetry device
Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, cilt.161, sa.4, ss.348-350, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 161 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.1136/jramc-2014-000368
- Dergi Adı: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.348-350
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.